Be Careful! Someone has tried to impersonate reputable member

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by digipot, Dec 17, 2007.

  1. #1
    He is using Y! ID: indian_webmaster, trying to impersonate other member (the real Indian_Webmaster). Look at his Join Date, Posts & iTrader! Admin please remove this user.


    Indian Webmaster: Hello
    ME: hi
    Indian Webmaster: Can do LR to E-Gold if still need
    ME: rate?
    Indian Webmaster: can do 1:1 if you don't need high amount
    ME: what's your nickname @DP ?
    Indian Webmaster: Indian Webmaster
    Indian Webmaster: http://forums.digitalpoint.com/member.php?u=98977
    ME: can u pm me there now?
    Indian Webmaster: sure
    Indian Webmaster: did you checked my profile ?
    Indian Webmaster: http://forums.digitalpoint.com/member.php?u=98977
    ME: i need u to pm me
    Indian Webmaster: yes
    Indian Webmaster: I only asked if you checked my profile
    Indian Webmaster: tell me your username
    ME: digipot
    Indian Webmaster: sent
    Indian Webmaster: tell me the code
    BUZZ!!!
    ME: it's me on msn

    tell me this code:
    4852
    Indian Webmaster: ok
    Indian Webmaster: how much you need?
    ME: what you mean with "high amount"
    ME: so i get 1:1 ?
    Indian Webmaster: yes.
    Indian Webmaster: I have up to 780$ available
    Indian Webmaster: I can offer some profits if someone can buy a good amount
    Indian Webmaster: How much LR can you buy ?
    ME: hold on...
    Indian Webmaster: waiting
    Indian Webmaster: you there?
    ME: yes
    Indian Webmaster: ok
    Indian Webmaster: how much E-Gold can you sell ?
    ME: i have much
    ME: but will trade in smallamount 1st
    Indian Webmaster: Well is not a great idea since LR doesn't allow money exchanges, can't risk my account for that
    Indian Webmaster: You can check my itrades
    Indian Webmaster: I'm old and reputable member
    Indian Webmaster: http://forums.digitalpoint.com/member.php?u=98977
    Indian Webmaster: also sent you pm, can't do more than that
    Indian Webmaster: my rate is only for good amount
    Indian Webmaster: I get LR weekly
    ME: I'll report this to forum
    Indian Webmaster: yes if something bad will happen
    Indian Webmaster: you can report
    Indian Webmaster: but I'm not going to lose my flawless reputation for this
    Indian Webmaster: how much LR you want buy ?
     

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  2. hhyosong22

    hhyosong22 Peon

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    #2
    The guy tried to rip me off too. This belongs to general chat I guess.
    Be very careful with who you're dealing ... sometime only 1 letter or just a second can cost you hard earned money. ALWAYS do your homeworks.
     
    hhyosong22, Dec 17, 2007 IP
  3. digipot

    digipot Peon

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    #3
    The real Indian_Webmaster has underscore while this scammer doesn't (Indian Webmaster).
    I think not so many people realize this here.
     
    digipot, Dec 17, 2007 IP
  4. TheMarketingMadman

    TheMarketingMadman Well-Known Member

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    #4
    Crazy.....he should be bannished so no one else gets ripped....

    IMO,

    JR
     
    TheMarketingMadman, Dec 17, 2007 IP
  5. getjimmy

    getjimmy Prominent Member

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  6. junnesss.space

    junnesss.space Guest

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    Wow, this guy contacted me.

    Luckily, I didn't have any funds to do the help I wanted :)

    Geess.
     
    junnesss.space, Dec 17, 2007 IP
  7. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    The mods should ban him, not because of the similarity in name but the fact that he is purposely using this to confuse and scam ppl.
     
    wisdomtool, Dec 17, 2007 IP
  8. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    #8
    always ask for a blank Pm to confirm their ID.
     
    mikey1090, Dec 17, 2007 IP
  9. hhyosong22

    hhyosong22 Peon

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    #9
    Unfortunately this kind of situations are being seen almost daily around here. It's the 2nd one for me, today only!

    VERY GOOD POINT !
     
    hhyosong22, Dec 17, 2007 IP
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    MaryMary Prominent Member

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    #10
    Will scammers never learn? Why can't they just work as hard at making honest money instead of trying to take money from everyone they can, they would do better in the long run.
     
    MaryMary, Dec 17, 2007 IP
  11. ammoun

    ammoun Active Member

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    Finally banned :)

    But I think I have seen a victim somewhere :(
     
    ammoun, Dec 17, 2007 IP
  12. getjimmy

    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    Ya here..He got scammed for 400 Euro.
     
    getjimmy, Dec 17, 2007 IP
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    muthukswamy Active Member

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    Why blank PM. Whats special in that?

     
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    mightyb Banned

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    I feel all left out. :( Why do people never clone me :(
     
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    buffalo Illustrious Member

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    Good call to ask him to verify with a PM. I never would have thought of that. I'll remember now if I am ever in that situation.

    That proves that they really are the person that they are claiming to be. ;)
     
    buffalo, Dec 17, 2007 IP
  16. ammoun

    ammoun Active Member

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    Sure , that's the least precaution that we can take :)
     
    ammoun, Dec 17, 2007 IP
  17. MaryMary

    MaryMary Prominent Member

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    #17
    the problem here is that he was using the pm system with the name indian webmaster and linking to the profile of the real indian_webmaster in his messages via msn or IM whichever it was.

    Be sure to look at more than just a user name when you receive a pm from someone
     
    MaryMary, Dec 17, 2007 IP
  18. ammoun

    ammoun Active Member

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    Eventhough , if we look just at the username ... "Peon" in green is showing everything ;)
     
    ammoun, Dec 17, 2007 IP
  19. ajw7989

    ajw7989 Peon

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    #19
    thx for the info
     
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  20. FreelanceFirm

    FreelanceFirm Banned

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    #20
    Freaking scammers :mad::mad:
    Good that he is banned.:cool:
     
    FreelanceFirm, Dec 17, 2007 IP