Scam Alert

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by IcedFalcon, Jan 1, 2008.

  1. #1
    I was just contacted by AIM screen name TeKn1qu3z identifying himself as being from this forum needing my services for a class assignment. I do not give out my screen names except on an individual basis. He failed to give a definite explanation as to how he got my screen name.
    I have dealt with this person before under the DP username Blane. He likes to play games with paypal in order to get them to do a chargeback to his account. Do business with this person at your own risk.
     
    IcedFalcon, Jan 1, 2008 IP
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  2. Shazz

    Shazz Prominent Member

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    #2
    Contacted me to about exchanges or something else, even though I don't do that on IM anymore.
     
    Shazz, Jan 1, 2008 IP
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    bogart Notable Member

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    Just ignore him but thanks for the heads up.
     
    bogart, Jan 1, 2008 IP
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    Stallion Banned

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    Thank you for the information. I'll keep an eye out for him.
     
    Stallion, Jan 1, 2008 IP
  5. webgal

    webgal Peon

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    Appreciate the heads up.
     
    webgal, Jan 1, 2008 IP
  6. caj

    caj Active Member

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    Hugh... that's pretty bad. Thank for the heads up. BTW is this guy still an active DP member?
     
    caj, Jan 1, 2008 IP
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    darkar12 Active Member

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    Scammer? No way!! lmao seriously...there are a lot of scammers, just be careful who you deal with.
     
    darkar12, Jan 1, 2008 IP
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    WriterMLH Peon

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    Thanks for this info since I am new to the site!
     
    WriterMLH, Jan 1, 2008 IP
  9. what

    what Active Member

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    isn't this username still active here in the site? i think i noticed his posts before.

    thank you for the heads up!
     
    what, Jan 1, 2008 IP
  10. godofwriting

    godofwriting Banned

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    Props for the info. I'll be careful with that Blane character.
     
    godofwriting, Jan 1, 2008 IP
  11. IcedFalcon

    IcedFalcon Peon

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    I suspect he has several names on this forum alone. Most notedly he likes to purchase services such as scholastic writing and online goods such as gold and other items of trade for games like WOW. Be wary of anyone who wants you to write school papers for them even if they say they are willing to pay up front. I told the guy I wanted a certified money order and then I would fedex the paper. Instead of blowing me off like I would have done he kept pushing for a quick transaction. I am wary of paypal, they will almost always give someone a chargeback for services from your account without so much as asking your side of the situation.
     
    IcedFalcon, Jan 2, 2008 IP
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    5starpix Notable Member

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    Thanks for the early heads up :)
     
    5starpix, Jan 2, 2008 IP