Getting scammed over and over again, every freakin time!

theDeepmercher · Dec 25, 2013

Getting very annoying right now, like can't I ever trade with people who are legit? I was offering some fifa coins, there was this person (imposter btw)
Skype: Itsmarymkail
She scammed me off for 25k coins, but I didn't notice that it was a imposter, so a stupid fault from me, anyone got some advice? Cuz I'm really stuck, wish there was some kind of anti-scam filter or something idk, because people are even scamming small amounts these days.
Thanks already,

TheDeepmercher.

JusFearless · Dec 25, 2013

Yo dude, try and add people yourselves, always ask for a private message on Sythe too!

theDeepmercher · Dec 25, 2013

Thanks, appreciating every kind of advice!

TKDAOD1 · Dec 25, 2013

Ask for confirmation
Use a Middleman/Official Middleman

Ardy · Dec 25, 2013

A huge piece is to get the person you're trading with to send you a Sythe PM. Otherwise you should always use a middleman whenever there is any sort of doubt. Be sure to check over their vouches as well.

Best of luck in your future trading on Sythe.

Lean · Dec 25, 2013

Always trade with trust worthy people even if it means you might make less on the deal. It's better to sell something legit for $20 rather than sell it to a scammer and get scammed for $25. Always request the user to PM you including their skype name, the amount the trade is for, and a copy paste of a portion of the chat. If you don't trust going first to some one, you can always find trustworthy free MM's here http://www.sythe.org/middleman-forums/

2007scape · Dec 25, 2013

Don't be careless...easiest advice.

Anthony · Dec 25, 2013

When you are about to go through with the trade, confirm everything is right. Check the Skype (as well as pm), their vouches, do a google check on their Skype name, everything that's important.

l0llyp0pst3r · Dec 26, 2013

U can either use a MM and to prevent imposters make sure u ask for a pm on sythe with Skype conversation in it

R · Dec 26, 2013

From http://www.sythe.org/sythe-org-support/1534667-sythe-org-newcomer-introduction-tutorial.html

Using the market to buy & sell

Vouches

Vouches are what we use on Sythe.org to record trades and receive feedback from those we've traded with, like any reputation system on any trading site. Vouch threads are created here: Vouches forum.
Vouches are often presented as quotes. Check the vouches are real by clicking on the arrow next to the username and making sure the quote matches the original post. Example. If it's fake, report it here: Report.

When using these to consider how trustworthy someone is, remember: quality over quantity. Consider this scenario as an example:

User #1 has over 100 vouches ranging from 2$ to 27$, in most of which they went first.
User #2 has 25 vouches for trades ranging from 30$ to 219$. The other user went first.
As you can see User #2, although they have less vouches, would be considered more trustworthy.

Middlemen / Official middlemen

A middleman is a third party user who can ensure a trade goes smoothly when you don't want to risk going first. They can be found here: www.sythe.org/middleman-forums/.
There are mostly unofficial middlemen, but you can find official middlemen who are chosen by Sythe.org upper-staff here: Official Middleman list

Official middlemen are identifiable by their rank:

Always request a PM containing Skype username and a copy & paste of the Skype conversation. Example.

Keeping evidence

Whilst trading, we thoroughly recommend you either video record or screenshot the trade from start to finish. Keep these organised on your computer like so: Example.

Before even starting a trade ensure you have the following screenshots:

A Sythe private message containing Skype username

Skype profile (Click here to learn how to tell the difference between username and display name on Skype).

Cash > item

The conversation at important points as they happen (to avoid edited/deleted messages)

Such as price, terms of service, details given (account name, password, pp e-mail, moneypak code, WU details, bank sort code etc)

You receiving or delivering the goods

The confirmation of the trade being completed

Runescape trades

As above with the addition of trade screenshots

Second trade screen

Chat window showing trade was then accepted

Don't crop these

Scammers

There are several types of scammers and ways to spot them. Never trade without a PM on Sythe - Skypes can be hacked.

Impostors

Impostors scam by pretending to be someone trusted. For example, this is Entrr's skype confirmed via PM: here.
An impostor would create a Skype similar to Entrr's such as "entrrr.sythe" and try to trick them in to PM'ing you as you talk with the impostor.
Always triple, or even quadruple check the Skype username is exactly the same and not slightly different.

Fakes

These people will pretend to be someone on Sythe. If you ask for a PM they will make excuses not to PM you such as:

I can't log in at the moment

My internet is bad

Sythe is down

I'll send you a screenshot of me logged in

Here's a post with my Skype name in it

If they refuse to PM, refuse to trade them.

Hacked/bought account

Sometimes people hack or buy old Sythe accounts. You can notice this by a large jump in post date usually.
For example, if someone posted a year ago and then suddenly posts 20 times in one day - avoid trading or ask a moderator to verify the user.
These accounts are usually old, e.g. a join date of 2010 or before.
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dOnT bE sIlLy Im StIlL gOnNa SeNd It

Lean Grand Master

2007scape Forum Addict

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

l0llyp0pst3r the good guy

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