PM Layout - Stop Imposters

[Kaska]

My suggestion is that a format be required when sending a Skype confirmation Sythe PM. Imposters are a large problem on Sythe and taking 5 seconds to fill out a copy/paste form can prevent a lot of head aches for everyone.

Spoiler: Format

I am speaking with you on skype now.
My Skype is: [Your Skype Here]
Your Skype:

Portion of our conversation
[Skype converstaion snippet here]

Please verify that all of this information is correct before proceeding any further with this trade.

​

As previously stated, all you would have to do is copy paste from a notepad this format insert a portion of the skype conversation and copy paste their skype into the above format.


If this format isn't used, you could be held liable for an imposters scam.



Pros:
People don't get scammed by imposters

Cons:
Takes 5 seconds to fill in the form (not really a con)




There is also another reason for this that i'd like to not shed more light upon. If a mod would like to PM me for more details about it.

This may have been suggested before but I couldn't find it.

 

[Liam]

People do not pay attention to this from my experience.

It's better to right click their profile, and screenshot the skype you're speaking with. It takes 20 seconds extra effort, however it does become second nature over time.

I've been doing this since 2014, originally on powerbot as there was a lot of imposters on there back then.

Since i've been doing it I can count on one hand that an imposter has successfully conned somebody, and each time was never a large amount. Other market users who don't do this will have archives bursting at the edges of potential clients they have lost due to their negligence.

 

[Wortel]

Suggested here: Can we get a template for PM's for trades?

 

[BumBum]

ya sum ppl dont even read pms u idiot this a bad sugestion and u shuld feel very bad

 

[Frank]

Sure you can make a template available. How the hell are you going make people use it?

 

[Kaska]

Sure you can make a template available. How the hell are you going make people use it?

"If this format isn't used, you could be held liable for an imposters scam"

By reading the rules?

 

[Frank]

"If this format isn't used, you could be held liable for an imposters scam"

By reading the rules?

They are already liable for imposters scams if they don't look closely enough at the pm to determine that it's fake, or even if it's indeterminable. Are you going to make them more liable?

 

[BumBum]

They are already liable for imposters scams if they don't look closely enough at the pm to determine that it's fake, or even if it's indeterminable. Are you going to make them more liable?

that's kinda the point lol. if u fall for an imposter scam even after a pm like this u belong in the mental ward.

 

[BigBangDan]

haha. sorry

 

[tMoon]

Suggested here: Can we get a template for PM's for trades?

What Mr Wortel said

and my original response:

A bad PM hardly excuses the incompetence of a buyer on actually confirming the Skype they are talking to.

Anyway, a PM layout is not going to be instituted as it's overly paternalistic and you can do as @Wonderland suggested and have a template for how you PM people. @Dave () went ahead and pointed out an announcement, but there is also a thread under market tools advising you how to PM and to ensure you are talking to the right individual:
Verify the user you are speaking with before trading!

Sythe is a very heavy hands-off community and while we want you to trade safely and give tips to trade safely, it is your responsibility to actually ensure you're communicating with who you think you are. With that in mind, denied/closed.