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Can we prompt a thread to all users before entering the market that explains the danger commonly associated with this site? This thread would only show once before market entry and would not create further dialogue after repeat visits. It's too often that many users fall peril to common methods of scam and deception. With this addition, you teach market safety, and no longer absolve impatient and ignorant users for not reading a multitude of sticky threads. The effectiveness of this is worth the little to no effort it takes to put this in order. It should take an hour at most to create a thread listing the subjects below. Heck, I'll do it if any of the 23 current staff members don't want to.
This thread would explain the following:
Impostors (What it is and how to avoid)
Middleman (What it is and the benefits of using one)
Electronic money transfers (Primarily paypal, and the risks of using it for virtual sales / Promote better alternatives)
Trust (Explaining the credence of some ranks, specifically SVU and how it doesn't increase the credibility of any user)
Scams (Explain how to marginalize being a victim of a scam)
Stickied threads (Explain the importance of them and why they should read stickies that are respective to the market they're in)
Ban evaders (Explain what they are and the tactics to point them out)
If there is anything else that helps, then add that too.
This thread would explain the following:
Impostors (What it is and how to avoid)
Middleman (What it is and the benefits of using one)
Electronic money transfers (Primarily paypal, and the risks of using it for virtual sales / Promote better alternatives)
Trust (Explaining the credence of some ranks, specifically SVU and how it doesn't increase the credibility of any user)
Scams (Explain how to marginalize being a victim of a scam)
Stickied threads (Explain the importance of them and why they should read stickies that are respective to the market they're in)
Ban evaders (Explain what they are and the tactics to point them out)
If there is anything else that helps, then add that too.
Draft:
Title: Protect Yourself With Safe Marketing!
Over the years here at Sythe, it's become very evident that many users, particularly newcomers, are highly susceptible to market deception that results in numerous members being swindled out of their wealth and or belongings. We've created a guide to ensure that your risk of being a victim is diminished to great lengths. It is essential that you read everything here. This guide will be divided into 6 components, each individually explained in brief detail.
Title: Protect Yourself With Safe Marketing!
Over the years here at Sythe, it's become very evident that many users, particularly newcomers, are highly susceptible to market deception that results in numerous members being swindled out of their wealth and or belongings. We've created a guide to ensure that your risk of being a victim is diminished to great lengths. It is essential that you read everything here. This guide will be divided into 6 components, each individually explained in brief detail.
Impostors
What is an impostor? A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain.
How do you know if you're speaking to an impostor?
1. Check the profile of the messaging service you're using. Look to see if the username is an exact match to the one posted by the original. It is important to patiently observe both usernames when comparing as you may easily be deceived into thinking both are identical.
2. Request a private message on Sythe that shows the chat-log of the messing service you're using to verify the person you're speaking to is in fact the original. Make sure they show the chat-log as there are various methods used to trick the original into sending you a private message that may not reflect the conversation you had on the messaging service.
- If you want to avoid adding the wrong person, use this button that is most likely provided by the original in the right hand corner of the users post bit. This will prompt the messaging service you're using to open and add the user for you.
What is an impostor? A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain.
How do you know if you're speaking to an impostor?
1. Check the profile of the messaging service you're using. Look to see if the username is an exact match to the one posted by the original. It is important to patiently observe both usernames when comparing as you may easily be deceived into thinking both are identical.
2. Request a private message on Sythe that shows the chat-log of the messing service you're using to verify the person you're speaking to is in fact the original. Make sure they show the chat-log as there are various methods used to trick the original into sending you a private message that may not reflect the conversation you had on the messaging service.
Middleman
What is a middleman? A person who ensures both parties come to a mutual agreement safely during a trade.
Why is a middleman important to use? A middleman is important to use because it assures that you will get through a trade safely.
Are all middlemen safe to use? No. It is important to note that middlemen are divided into two divisions.
1. Official Middleman
2. Unofficial Middleman
What is the difference? An official middleman is a highly trusted user who is approved by the leaders of this site. Because they hold a rank of high reverence, they charge fees for using their service. Although it may be off putting, it is definitely worth it depending on the value of the trade. Unofficial middleman don't charge fees, and are not approved by the leaders of this site, but are viable to use for cheaper trade values.
When picking an unofficial middleman to use, it is important that you look at the quality and quantity of their vouches before coming to a decision.
Official Middleman List
Where to find a middleman?
What is a middleman? A person who ensures both parties come to a mutual agreement safely during a trade.
Why is a middleman important to use? A middleman is important to use because it assures that you will get through a trade safely.
Are all middlemen safe to use? No. It is important to note that middlemen are divided into two divisions.
1. Official Middleman
2. Unofficial Middleman
What is the difference? An official middleman is a highly trusted user who is approved by the leaders of this site. Because they hold a rank of high reverence, they charge fees for using their service. Although it may be off putting, it is definitely worth it depending on the value of the trade. Unofficial middleman don't charge fees, and are not approved by the leaders of this site, but are viable to use for cheaper trade values.
When picking an unofficial middleman to use, it is important that you look at the quality and quantity of their vouches before coming to a decision.
Official Middleman List
Where to find a middleman?
Sticky Threads
What are sticky threads? Sticky threads are threads that are pinned at the top of each individual forum.
Why are they important? Threads that are pinned usually detail that they must be read before acting in their respective forum. They hold insight and value, and should not be taken for granted.
How can you point out a sticky thread? Sticky threads have this tool icon pinned on the right hand side of thread titles
What are sticky threads? Sticky threads are threads that are pinned at the top of each individual forum.
Why are they important? Threads that are pinned usually detail that they must be read before acting in their respective forum. They hold insight and value, and should not be taken for granted.
How can you point out a sticky thread? Sticky threads have this tool icon pinned on the right hand side of thread titles
Ban Evader
What is a ban evader? A ban evader is someone who avoids a ban given to them by creating a new account, or acting on existing one before clearing up their initial ban.
Unfortunately for us, they plague this forum, usually with the intent of scamming others.
How can you tell if someone is ban evading?
1. Look in the Anti-Scam forum to make sure there aren't any pending reports on the user.
2. Run a google search with the messaging service username they use. More often than not, there will be a link between other accounts that are banned. In that case, it is important to report them in the Anti-Scam forum.
3. View their user audit by going to their profile and clicking on the 3rd link to the right. It should look like this
. It is not a definitive source of finding out if they're evading a ban, but it gives you an idea of who they are linked to.
4. If they have a recent join date. This isn't always the case, but it is a common indicator.
What if you can't tell, but are unsure of the person you're trading with? Request to use a middleman. More often than not, they will decline your request. That should tell you to move on and avoid trading that person.
What is a ban evader? A ban evader is someone who avoids a ban given to them by creating a new account, or acting on existing one before clearing up their initial ban.
Unfortunately for us, they plague this forum, usually with the intent of scamming others.
How can you tell if someone is ban evading?
1. Look in the Anti-Scam forum to make sure there aren't any pending reports on the user.
2. Run a google search with the messaging service username they use. More often than not, there will be a link between other accounts that are banned. In that case, it is important to report them in the Anti-Scam forum.
3. View their user audit by going to their profile and clicking on the 3rd link to the right. It should look like this
4. If they have a recent join date. This isn't always the case, but it is a common indicator.
What if you can't tell, but are unsure of the person you're trading with? Request to use a middleman. More often than not, they will decline your request. That should tell you to move on and avoid trading that person.
Methods of Payment
There has been an ongoing occurrence of users requesting chargebacks/reversals for transactions that were already completed, resulting in scams. The service most associated with this is paypal. It is important to note that many online payment systems that allows for payments with a credit card will put you at risk of a chargeback. Here is a guide specifically for paypal that explains in detail what it is and how to fight it.
To avoid this specific problem, you can use systems that allows for the trading of digital currency such as coinbase. A popular digital currency is bitcoin. To learn more about bitcoin, click here.
What is digital currency? Digital currency can be defined as an internet based form of currency or medium of exchange (i.e., distinct from physical, such as banknotes and coins) that exhibits properties similar to physical currencies, however, allows for instantaneous transactions and borderless transfer-of-ownership.
There has been an ongoing occurrence of users requesting chargebacks/reversals for transactions that were already completed, resulting in scams. The service most associated with this is paypal. It is important to note that many online payment systems that allows for payments with a credit card will put you at risk of a chargeback. Here is a guide specifically for paypal that explains in detail what it is and how to fight it.
To avoid this specific problem, you can use systems that allows for the trading of digital currency such as coinbase. A popular digital currency is bitcoin. To learn more about bitcoin, click here.
What is digital currency? Digital currency can be defined as an internet based form of currency or medium of exchange (i.e., distinct from physical, such as banknotes and coins) that exhibits properties similar to physical currencies, however, allows for instantaneous transactions and borderless transfer-of-ownership.
Scams
How to avoid getting scammed? Take the steps above into account. Using those tips alone will heavily diminish your risk of being scammed. When dealing with someone, you must again look at the quality of their vouches. If you come to a decision that you can't rely on their vouches to trust them, use a middleman who is more trustworthy.
Other tips:
a. Look in the Anti-Scam forum to see if there are any pending reports on the user in question.
b. Be patient. Impatience will drive you to make irrational decisions.
c. Be cautious and observant when trading with someone. It is essential to take trades with extreme care, following previous tips to ensure you're making the right decision.
How to avoid getting scammed? Take the steps above into account. Using those tips alone will heavily diminish your risk of being scammed. When dealing with someone, you must again look at the quality of their vouches. If you come to a decision that you can't rely on their vouches to trust them, use a middleman who is more trustworthy.
Other tips:
a. Look in the Anti-Scam forum to see if there are any pending reports on the user in question.
b. Be patient. Impatience will drive you to make irrational decisions.
c. Be cautious and observant when trading with someone. It is essential to take trades with extreme care, following previous tips to ensure you're making the right decision.
