Prevent scams: Request proper PMs before trading!

[purestone10]

Now if only everyone would listen to this advice.

True that.

 

[kevin001]

thanks for the advice, i will use this format^_^

 

[alekxtincteur]

Thanks for the tip. That's how i've been scammed once: http://www.sythe.org/report-scammer-archive/1276212-djinn-scammer.html

I never really knew how the scam took place (n4no explained it but at the time my english wasn't that good).

Glad to hear that there's a way to prevent this.

 

[LPLTFU]

Will do, thank you!

 

[arson]

Hi,

Over the past few months, malicious users have revived an old, cunning scam: the 'PM trap.' The staff would like to express its sincerest condolences to those that have fallen victim the recent PM trap scams, and we'd also like to inform you about how to prevent such scams from occurring.

For those that are unfamiliar with the scam, I have outlined it in its entirety here- http://www.sythe.org/12032547-post6.html.

To combat this clever scam, not only should you request and/or send PMs, you must make sure that the PMs are formatted correctly. Here is the suggested format you should use to verify a user's identity on Skype:

​

Here is an example of a proper private message:

​

Omitting any part of the suggested format puts your trade at risk, and opens the door for scams to take place. Please also note that Staff Members and Official Middlemen will NEVER refuse to PM you properly! We wish you the best of luck trading.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to PM a moderator or post here.

But you aren't the real "Superman" I don't see you rescuing lives! Haha joke man, thanks for the post.

 

[MGhimovic8]

Thanks.

 

[Luffy]

Point Noted

 

[n4n0]

Anyone can see how many contacts you have.

Not true. This only applies if you have the option enabled which allows users to view the number of your contacts.

 

[AmitZ]

Why not move from Skype entirely?

 

[Swadq]

Why not move from Skype entirely?

We would have the same problem with any messaging service.

HOWEVER:
Approved: http://www.sythe.org/approved-suggestions/1444829-messaging-system-not-shoutbox.html

 

[dariusquantums]

Why not Sythe create an instant messaging service like Facebook or Skype? And you can see their profile picture (if they have one), and when you click on them, it goes to their profile to see if they're the real person they are talking about.

 

[ThePrestigedMuzza]

Why not Sythe create an instant messaging service like Facebook or Skype? And you can see their profile picture (if they have one), and when you click on them, it goes to their profile to see if they're the real person they are talking about.

This is in the suggestions page, the problem is mainly around who would write it, also do you really think it's safe putting bank details up on a black market site? (Don't get me wrong this site is secure, but just like any site's ddosing/hackings occur)

 

U da man Super!

 

[BugMe]

thanks for the info you are giving us <3

 

[Gurdanen]

Thank you sir.


Always request a private message if you are gonna use a Middleman

 

[NewCode]

Thank you,

I'll start using this

 

[Dollar]

Just wanted to say, thank God for this thread. I almost got scammed on skype earlier by a imposter of The Black Tux, I asked him to pm me on sythe and he refused to do so, thats when I knew. Thanks again!

 

[Schoolboy Q]

this is really helpful especially since this just happend :/

 

[AmitZ]

Just happened, thanks for this.