Cheating in online trading

Discussion in 'Support & Feedback' started by kp_mastermind, Mar 20, 2011.

  1. #1
    If someone cheats on a Digital Point trading what else can be done rather than negative feedback ?
    I completed coding job worth 30$, he didn't pay me.
    He really doesn't care about feedback. He will make new account from new ip. Forum system won't detect him.
    I have all screenshots of deal ,skype chat. You can check my PM.
    So what is the protection of trader here ? I am not blaming DP forum for anything, I am just suggesting to have some strong way to protect trading cheats going on here.
    That will help many honest people.
    Even sometimes after many complaints user doesn't get banned.
    Something strong protection must be there.
     
    kp_mastermind, Mar 20, 2011 IP
  2. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    There's not a lot we can do beyond what you already should be doing. Use an escrow service and don't give them stuff you have done without getting payment.
     
    digitalpoint, Mar 20, 2011 IP
  3. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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  4. kp_mastermind

    kp_mastermind Active Member

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    I agree sir, I was just thinking to have something more secured here.

    Agreeing all lines but one in FAQ/Rules
    "BOTH parties must be premium members here"
    Its obvious a person who is cheating for 20 bucks or 30 bucks, won't pay premium membership fees. So this line must make suffer to the honest always in all conditions. If the cheater was that good party to pay DP premium fee, why he would cheat then !
     
    kp_mastermind, Mar 20, 2011 IP
  5. sohpia z

    sohpia z Peon

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    Well it's too bad! I once met the similar thing, not on DP, and I couldn't find the solution eigther. Maybe that's an inavoidable risk in online business.
     
    sohpia z, Mar 21, 2011 IP
  6. ads2help

    ads2help Peon

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    The best way is to show him the demo page first, then wait for the payment. Give him the files/codes only after he paid.
    Felt bad for you. Anyway, treat this as a lesson considering it is only $30! All the best!
     
    ads2help, Mar 21, 2011 IP
  7. reo69

    reo69 Peon

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    Sometimes they're one step ahead - for example, show them a picture of a design job you did, and they'll steal the idea from the image without waiting for your PSD/AI file. Sad times, we live in.
     
    reo69, Mar 28, 2011 IP
  8. Xtremexx

    Xtremexx Active Member

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    lol count yourself lucky, i lost a full site with 10,000 uniques a month
     
    Xtremexx, Mar 28, 2011 IP