WARNING: There are scammers exploiting the WTB thread
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One of the areshole scammers replied to a DM from @chrisjohnnick via email rather than DM'ing on the forum. When that happens, I get the email. So, I give you another classic from @chrisjohnnick …...
"I ran out of stamps, so I can't mail them. Can I just call them? What's their number?"
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I do what I can, whenever I can
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I got two very similar messages today from obvious scammers.
mikewilams08:
"Hey I saw your post on the market section
My buddy has IHJ 69 -14W Corduroy Modified Type III-ivory for sale if you are interestedEmail him
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mathewrosandich:
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Hello buddy I saw your post that you are looking for a nice : IHJ-69 - 14W Corduroy Modified Type III - Ivory I have someone who might have for sale you can kindly text him on this Gmail addressBoth sent via Tapatalk app. Maybe it would be a good idea to ban Tapatalk messages somehow from the forum personal messaging? The email addresses seem to be the same as previous scam messages in this thread. What about filtering for those? Easier than keeping track of the fake forum accounts?
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Whack-a-mole it is then
That is exactly what it is.
We have no control over Tapatalk and the only email addresses we can “filter” are those used to create accounts. The repeated email addresses we see were banned long ago, but they use them to divert members off-site. In addition we cannot (nor would we want to), search PM’s for these messages.
We know of one individual who was unfortunate enough to lose money to one of these scams, but that is all. This was back in October or November. At some point they’ll stop. With one 200USD score in four or five months, I fail to see why they bother, but they keep on trying.
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The tactics these people use are the equivalent of pointing a loaded shotgun up into the air, blindly pulling the trigger, and waiting for dinner to fall on their plate. Totally lazy, and totally automated. Since it requires so little effort on their part, one hit a year is probably interesting enough for them to keep running the script. Unfortunately. The only effective way to deal with robots is with other robots…
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Since it requires so little effort on their part, one hit a year is probably interesting enough for them to keep running the script.
I’d figured it must be something along those lines. Thanks for the insight.
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Another scammer trying the usual. Get this guy out of here!
User: trawfuse
Message:
Hey I saw your post on the market section
My buddy has Good Art 24” curb chain necklace For #4. if you are interestedEmail him
Cheers
Sent from my TECNO KC8 using Tapatalk
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Another one
User: Rexrosandich405
Message:
Hello buddy
I saw your post that you are looking for a nice art curb chain necklace I have someone who might have for sale you can kindly text him on this Gmail addressGood luck
Sent from my itel P13 Plus using Tapatalk
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Another one
User: Clohessyjordan6
Message: Hello friend,
I have a cousin who deals with necklaces and am sure he should have the type of necklace that you are looking to buy you can reach out to him on his email jamesrowland401@gmail.comSent from my itel W6002 using Tapatalk
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These guys are so persistent
User: Eddimcscott100 (same username has fraud on multiple sites)
Message: I have the 24” curb chain necklace for sale with an affordable price.
You can Text or message me on whatsapp if you are still interested
+1 615 908 5671
