Newbies be careful with old members, when they PM you for business.

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what you should do is to check their feedback and from there feedback you will know the kind of person they are.

Checking feedback is essential but even accounts with good feedback can be hacked or sold. That is why your point about making the conversation public is so important. No reputable member will ever slide into a newbies PM with a secret investment deal. It is almost always a red flag regardless of the rank or trust level. Thanks for the warning