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[mexxer-2]

I just received this message but address is different from your Post # 1 now want to confirm is this OK or this person trying to scam thanks

[img ]https://i.imgur.com/7lecugg.jpg?1[/img]

Scam, see the link actually redirects outside bitcointalk. Please confirm that it is indeed so, so that I can tag him appropriately

Edit: The profile link would be helpful too

[mexxer-2]

I just received this message but address is different from your Post # 1 now want to confirm is this OK or this person trying to scam thanks

[img ]https://i.imgur.com/7lecugg.jpg?1[/img]

Scam, see the link actually redirects outside bitcointalk. Please confirm that it is indeed so, so that I can tag him appropriately

Edit: The profile link would be helpful too

Here is Profile link of this Scammer now he is offline suddenly https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=159338

So did the topic he link to, redirect outside bitcointalk?

[bitcoinmar]

I just received this message but address is different from your Post # 1 now want to confirm is this OK or this person trying to scam thanks

[img ]https://i.imgur.com/7lecugg.jpg?1[/img]

Scam, see the link actually redirects outside bitcointalk. Please confirm that it is indeed so, so that I can tag him appropriately

Edit: The profile link would be helpful too

I currently just ignore these scams and anything related to them because it wastes too much of my time.  If there is a group of users with green trust who would like to be notified whenever a new user tries one of these scams in order to tag them appropriately, I'd be willing to fire off a group message and let you do your thing.

Here is Profile link of this Scammer now he is offline suddenly https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=159338

Topic https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1373509.0

[mexxer-2]

I currently just ignore these scams and anything related to them because it wastes too much of my time.  If there is a group of users with green trust who would like to be notified whenever a new user tries one of these scams in order to tag them appropriately, I'd be willing to fire off a group message and let you do your thing.

Sure I'd be willing to tag them appropriately , but couldn't you do it too? Considering you are the one being impersonated and that you are on DT 1

Edit: What I meant is, its less time consuming to just tag them instead of sending a group PM about it

[mexxer-2]

Here is Profile link of this Scammer now he is offline suddenly https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=159338

Topic https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1373509.0

No I'm talking about the quoted link that he forwarded you. Just... quote and forward me the whole PM(Use "Quote" on the upper right corner of the message, and send the text that appears , if you don't know what I'm saying).

[OgNasty]

Sure I'd be willing to tag them appropriately , but couldn't you do it too? Considering you are the one being impersonated and that you are on DT 1

Actually, I don't even want to be this hands on.  I think users should post their scam accusations as normally expected or on this thread.  If people want to spend time tagging these users, I will consider adding them to my trust list so their feedback carries more weight.

[VirosaGITS]

Sure I'd be willing to tag them appropriately , but couldn't you do it too? Considering you are the one being impersonated and that you are on DT 1

Actually, I don't even want to be this hands on.  I think users should post their scam accusations as normally expected or on this thread.  If people want to spend time tagging these users, I will consider adding them to my trust list so their feedback carries more weight.

Well i've been tagging and reporting the scammers/impersonators i've come across, but my trust reports doesnt mean much. Its been more effective to post my reasoning and proof in scam thread and let people like Tomatocage neg them good. Thats been working pretty well.

[Lutpin]

I just received this message but address is different from your Post # 1 now want to confirm is this OK or this person trying to scam thanks

[img ]https://i.imgur.com/7lecugg.jpg?1[/img]

Scam, see the link actually redirects outside bitcointalk. Please confirm that it is indeed so, so that I can tag him appropriately

I've left the user a tag aswell.
Same thing seems to be happening with monbux and other escrows right now also.
He made a post about it in his escrow thread, aswell as here.

Well i've been tagging and reporting the scammers/impersonators i've come across, but my trust reports doesnt mean much. Its been more effective to post my reasoning and proof in scam thread and let people like Tomatocage neg them good. Thats been working pretty well.

Post everything and we'll tag them accordingly. An additional tag from yourself won't hurt though.

[james.lent]

I just received this message but address is different from your Post # 1 now want to confirm is this OK or this person trying to scam thanks

[img ]https://i.imgur.com/7lecugg.jpg?1[/img]

Scam, see the link actually redirects outside bitcointalk. Please confirm that it is indeed so, so that I can tag him appropriately

I've left the user a tag aswell.
Same thing seems to be happening with monbux and other escrows right now also.
He made a post about it in his escrow thread, aswell as here.

Tagged as well. Pretty sure it's the same person doing this over and over again. People should be careful and also request for a signed pgp message. Entrusting your bitcoins to a quoted message is .. well, pretty dumb

[Operatr]

First time using OgNasty for Escrow, but all went smooth as expected with almost instant release upon request.

Would definitely use again!

Thansk Og!

[OgNasty]

Entrusting your bitcoins to a quoted message is .. well, pretty dumb

Yet it happens so frequently...  Be smart.  Ignorant users are basically funding these MITM attacks by falling for them.  If this issue doesn't start improving I will have to begin thinking about ways to protect users from themselves.

[james.lent]

Entrusting your bitcoins to a quoted message is .. well, pretty dumb

Yet it happens so frequently...  Be smart.  Ignorant users are basically funding these MITM attacks by falling for them.  If this issue doesn't start improving I will have to begin thinking about ways to protect users from themselves.

Maybe you could launch an escrow site. Semi automated and easy to use even for the newbies.

[OgNasty]

Entrusting your bitcoins to a quoted message is .. well, pretty dumb

Yet it happens so frequently...  Be smart.  Ignorant users are basically funding these MITM attacks by falling for them.  If this issue doesn't start improving I will have to begin thinking about ways to protect users from themselves.

Maybe you could launch an escrow site. Semi automated and easy to use even for the newbies.

Scammers would only redirect users to their own cloned scam site.  The best form of protection would be if users took 5 seconds to confirm the address is indeed mine, but I don't know how to educate so many newbies. 

Perhaps someone would let me (or someone else) write a guide for how to properly use escrow and then paste it as a sticky in this section?

[Lutpin]

Perhaps someone would let me (or someone else) write a guide for how to properly use escrow and then paste it as a sticky in this section?

If you write a good guide, I'm sure it's only a matter of time for it to be stickied.

[james.lent]

Scammers would only redirect users to their own cloned scam site.

That's true, that would definitely happen.

The best form of protection would be if users took 5 seconds to confirm the address is indeed mine, but I don't know how to educate so many newbies. 

Perhaps someone would let me (or someone else) write a guide for how to properly use escrow and then paste it as a sticky in this section?

As lutpin mentioned, if your write-up is good, then im sure one of the Global Mods would sticky it but newbies tend to always not read the stickies.

[OgNasty]

Scammers are getting desperate.  I'm seeing lots of new scam attempts. 

Be careful.  Make sure you only send BTC to the address in my signature.  Never use a quoted message to get my address.  Being extra safe, navigate to this thread (don't use a link from a 3rd party) and just grab the address from the OP if necessary.

Users need to start being better at spotting these scams.  It is falling for MITM scams that funds these scammers.  Be smarter.

[someonesomeone]

PM sent for an escrow deal. Looking forward to working with you. Thanks

[Finksy]

Another big thumbs up for OG, had a very difficult transaction that turned out straight, he rode the storm keeping his cool and everything worked out fine.  Thanks again OG

[nmkhanz777]

please check pm!

please accept escrow request!

[OgNasty]

please check pm!

please accept escrow request!

I will not go near any deal with the word paypal in it.  Sorry.