Scam alert.

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by vccseller, Feb 16, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hello,

    As everyone knows I have been doing a good business here for more than a year now. And now there are scammers, who are using my name, to scam others ( Via yahoo) I would like everyone to know that i only use msn for my business. I just received a PM from someone details about this scam.

    Id of scammer : sale vcc (according to the one who reported : Hearthrobz )

    Thank you. Hope noone fell or will fall for his scam plot.
     
    vccseller, Feb 16, 2008 IP
  2. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    #2
    Happy Birthday and thanks for alerting us to the scam. But VCC does not seemed to be allowed here. Regards!
     
    wisdomtool, Feb 16, 2008 IP
  3. wholahay

    wholahay Banned

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    #3
    hi there, thanks for alerting us about the scam thing. :) and happy birthday to you
     
    wholahay, Feb 16, 2008 IP
  4. getjimmy

    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    #4
    Not only yahoo/msn,they r trying to use similar DP user names for scamming.
     
    getjimmy, Feb 16, 2008 IP
  5. kaung

    kaung Twitter @KaungKo

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    #5
    too many scammings and phishings going on these days.
    plus vcc sales are banned imo.
     
    kaung, Feb 16, 2008 IP
  6. TheVccMatey

    TheVccMatey Peon

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    #6
    I assure you I'm not the one doing it. :D
    PS : Even though my name is TheVccMatey - the VCC has nothing to do with a vcc. It actually stands for "violin of care and cause" <- Try and figure it out.
     
    TheVccMatey, Feb 16, 2008 IP
  7. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    #7
    Well it is just unfortunate you have a VCC in your name, just make sur you steer clear of those sales. If you are too near, even if you do not participate, I am afraid due to the nature of your name you will be implicated :)

     
    wisdomtool, Feb 16, 2008 IP
  8. TheVccMatey

    TheVccMatey Peon

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    #8
    All of the previous threads have been deleted right? I had purchased a VCC (BEFORE IT BEING BANNED HERE :D). Never taken part in any way with any of those threads or deals. I have one verified account. Thats nuf. :D
     
    TheVccMatey, Feb 16, 2008 IP
  9. sawz

    sawz Prominent Member

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    #9
    my guess would be fiddle maintenance. ;)

    and staying on topic, vcc aren't allowed, why would you even start at thread warning others about fraudulent activities.
     
    sawz, Feb 16, 2008 IP
  10. TheVccMatey

    TheVccMatey Peon

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    #10
    Nopes. :D

    staying on the topic. -> Thanks for the warning BTW. We'll keep your violins tuned out for it..
     
    TheVccMatey, Feb 16, 2008 IP
  11. The Rock

    The Rock Well-Known Member

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    #11
    VCC selling and buying is banned on DP but still you will buy and sell it outside DP
     
    The Rock, Feb 16, 2008 IP
  12. MOG

    MOG Well-Known Member

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    #12
    yep, the fact that they are banned here on DP naturally does not preclude people selling them on skype or whatever. frankly I think its wrong anyway, so Im fine its banned, BUT, by pushing it "underground" it has opened members up to this new kind of scamming.... digital point member "imitation" on messenger....
     
    MOG, Feb 16, 2008 IP
  13. Agni

    Agni Banned

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    #13
    Jeez, the scammers are getting filled up with DP now. Staffs should take this seriously. :mad:
     
    Agni, Feb 16, 2008 IP
  14. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    #14
    I am seeing much lesser "I am scammed" threads compared to before VCC , currency trading was banned.

     
    wisdomtool, Feb 16, 2008 IP
  15. bogart

    bogart Notable Member

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    #15
    The staff has taken it seriously and banned vcc sales and money exchanges

    For more clarification please visit the link below

    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/announcement.php?f=52
     
    bogart, Feb 16, 2008 IP
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    pipsbank Banned

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    #16
    happy birthday mister !!
     
    pipsbank, Feb 16, 2008 IP
  17. Smyrl

    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    #17
    If you get a PM from a member trying to sell VCC forward to a mod.
     
    Smyrl, Feb 20, 2008 IP
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    Joseph.oliver88 Peon

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    #18
    i also received that kind of PM about VCC i just think that it would scam me.. i just go with the flow..and let him to expect that I will purchase...hahahhahaha gotchaa! but hey hope im not too late in greeting you belated happy birthday!
     
    Joseph.oliver88, Feb 20, 2008 IP
  19. tradeya

    tradeya Notable Member

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    #19
    i dont trust much of those offer through PM and ask for messenger for chat. anyway thanks for the head up.
     
    tradeya, Feb 20, 2008 IP