In regards to Skype Hackings

[n4n0]

Due to the recent spate of skype hackings, we now require a SYTHE PM, or a SYTHE POST confirming the Skype you're talking to in order for a scam report to be considered valid. This new evidence is required on top of the current requirements we have which can be found here: http://www.sythe.org/report-scammer/. Please take note of this warning, as we would hate for scam reports to be deemed invalid due to people neglecting this announcement.

Sufficient reports that do not follow the new requirement will still result in the account being banned until the situation is cleared up, but in order for the scammed user(s) to be eligible for reimbursement, there must be a Sythe PM.

 

[Elena]

Thank you for the update!

 

[FireZ]

Good update here, spread the word.

 

[RsProd]

Amen, preach brothers!

 

[Heads447]

I hope everyone gets to reading this announcement!

 

[KLDG]

Could just ban the use of Skype until Skype updates it's security.

 

[Luffy]

Good job on taking action, we do have to realize that these hackers are able to hack into Sythe accounts as well

 

[symphony888]

Thanks for the update. Will take note of this

Great implementation.

 

[Questguy]

Good job! Thanks for the update!

 

[Heeatz]

This is what we needed. So I'm guessing confirmations wont be considered as spam anymore then?

 

[mage3158]

Took you long enough to address this issue.

 

[Snow Patrol]

Sounds good to me

Never quite understood why people don't request a PM on Sythe before trading

 

[Diamond Supply Co]

Thanks for the update. Will keep everything in mind.

 

[Travis]

Is there no way you can move trades onto Sythe with the VB update?
It seems to be getting easier to scam folks round these parts.

 

How can Skype be hacked now? Crazy.

 

[Raptor lx]

And this is why we should all move to AIM. Good update to the rules though.

 

[Shin]

Could just ban the use of Skype until Skype updates it's security.

Sythe cannot regulate users and the programs they use. Dishonoring Skype altogether and proof of scams related to the use of Skype would defeat the purpose of what the announcement is trying to accomplish.

Per announcement, reports involving the usage of Skype and conversations from the program will still be considered, but a necessary PM being required in order for reimbursement purposes.

In my eyes, PM's should always be sent and information verified before trades move on to the next step, most generally with the assistance of an MM. More and more it seems people neglect the usage of both these services: PM's and MM's.

Hopefully this will open users eyes a bit more and make Sythe just a bit of a safer place to trade.

Thanks for the update n4nners.

 

[n4n0]

Good job on taking action, we do have to realize that these hackers are able to hack into Sythe accounts as well

The hackers are exploiting the ease of Skype's recovery in order to "hack" the accounts. Sythe accounts aren't easy to hack unless the user being hacked is stupid enough to use the same password over multiple sites.

 

[I_DONT_BOT]

Now that should help crack down on Skype scammers, good job staff!

 

[Rune Guru]

I hope this is not a change just to get some one out of shit.

Seen this happen here before and didn't go down well...