★★Official SAFE trading thread. SCAMMERS/RULES/ESCROW/TRUSTED USERS LISTS★★

[champbronc2]

Sorry, but I will not be able to update this any longer. Please use https://www.bitquick.co to buy bitcoin or sell bitcoin safely. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208203.msg2305958#msg2305958

Alright, due to the HIGH number of scammers, there needs to be a somewhat centralized resource/organization against scammers.

I will update this list frequently. If you have a rule you think I should add, or a trusted escrow service, or a known scammer, please post it.

Rules to safe trading:
1. Never send first to Jr. Members. You WILL get scammed.
2. Never send first to members with accounts under 2 months old. They have NO reputation to lose.
3. Search their username on the forum. If they are a scammer, you'll probably hear about it.
4. If someone is on the trusted list, but doesn't meet the above 3 criteria consider escrow!

Escrow Services: (If you want to be added to this list, post your qualifications)
1. Me, champbronc2. (1% fee) All Windows GUI coins except BTC (takes too long)
Qualifications: Member since September 2011, never scammed anyone.

2. Mobodick (0-2% fee)
Qualifcations: escrow thread https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=193235.0 and is a hero member.

3. Saudibull. (1% fee)
Qualifications: member since May 8, 2013.  Here is his rep thread https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=200390.msg2119145#msg2119145-scammer

4. mg27341. Supports FTC, BTC, LTC (no fee)
Qualifications: Full member since April 14, 2013. His escrow thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=194662.0

5. noitev. Supports all Windows GUI client coins. (No fee)
Qualifications: Full member since March, 2011. Rating over 100 on http://bitcoin-otc.com/viewgpg.php?nick=noitev. Profile: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=5545

6. Chriswhen (not many details, but seems to be down for escrow)
Qualifications: Hero member since August 23, 2013. Rep thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=170761.msg1775459#msg1775459

Other stuff can sometimes be found in the services section of bitcointalk.org https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=52.0

SCAMMER LIST (post the username if you want to add someone to the scammer list, along with what they did)
1. AlternativeCypt - several accusations https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208203.msg2187688#msg2187688
2. clue4 - scammed me for 5 BTC https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=196488.0
3. Yacoin - scammed me for .44 BTC https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207962.0
4. limitless - has scammer title https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=202292.0
5. penetration - scammed me for 2.5 BTC
6. hoco - running a fake escrow service https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208124.0
7. DEREZZED - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=199603.0
8. Liberty Payout - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=200602.0
9. ChinaCoin - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207795.0
10. Wikileaksdude - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=192904.0
11. bitcrazy11 - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=196488.0 same guy as clue4
12. invest0r - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=191112.msg1978745#msg1978745 and on FTC scammer list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Av3jjlvLSeOSdHkxOThEWjBUWEZLM1EzVGVyTUJ1U3c#gid=15 warning: is active
13. bohanz - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=209058.0
14. saudibull

Scammer accusations forum: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=83.0
Scammer list from RYC spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Av4g8w1tEXqUdFJodXBTS25tMEY0RU14UGNWLU5Ramc#gid=3

Suspicious List (Suspicious users? Post here why)

Safe traders list: (if you want to be added to this, post why you believe you should be trusted along with a rep thread if you have one)
Never be too safe, even with trusted members, escrow is recommended! This is not a list of people that are safe "to send first" to necessarily. ESPECIALLY NEW MEMBERS.. Excise caution.

1. champbronc2 - me! (Full member since Sept. 2011) This is also my rep thread, read through it. Heatware is champbronc2.
2. Prelude - (Full member since April 2013, rep thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=206565.0)
3. r3animation - His rep thread. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207803%22
4. RubberDuckie -  Rep thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=194535.0
5. Joerii - Rep thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188655.0
6. megablue - He sent first, got scammed. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207962.msg2177295#msg2177295
7. fenican - Rep thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=201648.0 Member since May 4 2013.
8. gudmunsn - Successful trade: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=post;topic=208091.20
9. Saudibull - Rep thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=200390.msg2119145#msg2119145 Member since May, 8 2013
10. MajorMax - Proof: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=182424.msg1976483;topicseen#msg1976483 Member since April 24, 2013
11. yoshiyoshi - Traded 500 WDC for 9.5 LTC with him today and he went first. Went smooth.
12. BlastBob - Hero member since early April 2013.
13. syn999 - Hero member since April 3, 2013. Rep: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=200426.0;topicseen
14. erundook - Member since early May, 2013. Runs his own pool. Successful trade: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207630.msg2175134#msg2175134 and traded with me 600 WDC successfully.
15. ElJay - Member since April 13, 2013. Traded 200 WDC with me successfully and went first. Rep: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=209189.new#new
16. jasonslow - Full member since October 2012. Rep thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=205058.0
17. relm9 - Sr. Member since June 16, 2011. Rep thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208627.new#new
18. lishbtc - Jr. member since April 30, 2013. Post history shows successful trades: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=109074;sa=showPosts
19. rbaggio - Jr. Member since October 2012. Rep: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=194507.0
20. BitJohn - Full member since May 3, 2013. Rep: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207605.0
21. tytanick - Full member since June, 2011. Rep: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207604.msg2183018#msg2183018
22. tobobit - Full member since April 6, 2013. Rep: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207629.new#new
23. hope2907 - Full member since October 14, 2012. Rep: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=203588.new#new

Safe traders list from RYC spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Av4g8w1tEXqUdFJodXBTS25tMEY0RU14UGNWLU5Ramc#gid=3

Alrighty, I hope this prevents some noobs from getting raped. If a mod can sticky this, I think it'd really help a LOT of people.

Message to mods: please don't move this thread to scammer accusations, it's much more than just scam accusations. Plus nobody reads that shit.

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[champbronc2]

Updated with scammers I could find from search.

Will search for rep threads now.

[champbronc2]

Updated with new escrow services and trusted users.

Post if you wanna add something.

[Joerii]

Not a bad idea.

I suggest you look at all the exchange spreadsheets, they have lists of scammers / good guys too.

this one for example, has a decent list.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Av4g8w1tEXqUdFJodXBTS25tMEY0RU14UGNWLU5Ramc&usp=sharing

[champbronc2]

Not a bad idea.

I suggest you look at all the exchange spreadsheets, they have lists of scammers / good guys too.

this one for example, has a decent list.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Av4g8w1tEXqUdFJodXBTS25tMEY0RU14UGNWLU5Ramc&usp=sharing

Thanks, added the link to the trusted users and scammer list. Since the list isn't very detailed, I put it separate.

Also added you to trusted trader.

[fenican]

I would like to be added to the safe traders list if possible.  Here is my reputation thread:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=201648.0

I have also concluded a number of transactions out in public including a sale of 250 WDC to megablue a few minutes ago

[champbronc2]

Added your name, saw you did a successful transaction with megablue too just a little bit ago.

[champbronc2]

Bamp: anyone know a mod for this sub-forum so I could request this be posted at the top? Nobody ever reads the safety stuff in the other forums sadly.

[kooke]

Here is the story of limitless: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=202292.0
You can also add this story of clue4, his new account is bitcrazy11, as you can see in my post on the 2nd page: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=196488.0

[champbronc2]

Here is the story of limitless: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=202292.0
You can also add this story of clue4, his new account is bitcrazy11, as you can see in my post on the 2nd page: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=196488.0

Thanks for the contribution, added. Makes sense he made a new account cuz clue4 seems inactive now.

[champbronc2]

Bumping, please read.

[Prelude]

Great idea champbronc2, should possibly become a sticky. Could avoid a lot of headaches for some people!

Possibly add a third list for people who are suspected of scamming, but not fully proven.

[champbronc2]

Prelude, got anyone in mind?

Also do you know who mods this sub-forum? I want to PM them to get this stickied. It's much more than just a trusted/scammer list like is already stickied. Also includes some good services.

[saudibull]

Id like to be added to the safe list, I also offer escrow at 1 % -

[datguyian]

I haven't seen him around in awhile, but I did a trade with Majormax awhile back and all went well. I believe in one of the litecoin/feathercoin trading threads he had several good public transactions, so I think that would qualify him for the trusted users list.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=182424.msg1976483;topicseen#msg1976483

I personally have only completed that one trade so far, so I wouldn't feel right requesting to be added to the trusted users list 'till I have more good feedback to prove myself.  

[champbronc2]

Added MajorMax and Saudibull (added your escrow service too)

Datguyian, if you make another successful purchase, lmk and we'll add you to the trusted list.

Just a note, a lot of these guys are new. Just because someone is on the trusted users list, doesnt mean you shouldnt use escrow.

[champbronc2]

Added yoshiyoshi to the list, very smooth transaction. 500 WDC for 9.5 LTC, he went first. Straight shooter.

[blastbob]

Please add me to the list. hopefully in the right section

[erundook]

and me
i've got some WDC to sell.

[syn999]

add me please