allow repoting scam by users in forums ?

Hello ,

a DP members defraud me . Can I warn to members in public DP forums for prevent scam from him ? which forum ?

 

Well, if you read Smyrl's sticky at the top of Payment Processing it says:

However, despite that written suggestion to the contrary, you might still get into trouble for doing so depending on which moderator deals with you.

My advice would be not to do so unless you're prepared to receive infractions for flaming the scammer in question. Scammers have rights too (apparently).

 

I opened a topic in general chat but my topic removed I have received an infraction

Reason: Inappropriate Post/Thread

 

Yes, it doesn't surprise me.
Given the comments in the sticky I mentioned earlier there is room for confusion here.
I suggest that sticky be amended to make it quite clear that if a scammer thread is made infractions may follow.

 

So if someone makes an unemotional, purely fact-based name and shame thread they should not receive an infraction?

 

"unemotional, purely fact-based" will be determined by the mod viewing the thread so it's open to interpretation.

 

Every post that may be worth an infraction for some reason or another would be open to interpretation to some degree by the MOD reading it, for instance if that particular MOD held the same belief as a post, it may sway their likelyhood of infracting for it.

Its not a criticism its just an observation of human nature Im afraid.

I dont want to by hypocritical about the issue here either, as I have both criticised others for publishing personal information in one thread, then reported details of an attempted scam on me on another thread.

My Guide to Posting details of a scammer:

WRONG:
emotional posts ie. "userX is an A-Hole and should burn in H"
invasion of privacy, ie. "userX's real name is Joe Bloggs, he lives at 123 anywhere street, his phone number is 9876 and his social security number is 5678"
Exaggeration of details, ie. "userX has scammed a THOUSAND people on the forums and he cant be trusted, he is some kind of devious child eating monster that holds people prisoner in his virtual dungeon" : Just 'cause your a bit miffed at someone doesnt give you creative license to slander them!

RIGHT:
informational posts ie. "userX purchased a domain from me on 1.1.2010, he purchased said domain by paypal at 21.00 and put a dispute on the transaction at 21.15 immediately after he received the domains. Despite attempts to contact him by email he has not responded, either by email, PM or by paypal message. The purpose of this thread is to warn other users about potential issues with this user."


Just my tuppence, Im not a MOD so I cant really say anything for the forum, but the guidelines above would be my personal guide to how to post information in the general section without incurring the wrath of the dreaded infraction!

MOG

 

We should use a name and shame template of some sort.

 

Thank you .

I forgot it and I don't want to think my deal in this forum .

Unfortunately this forum to be exchanged a safe place for defrauding !!! I didn't find any public forums for report and prevent defrauders to active in this forum . I decided to open a dispute in chat forums for get my right but moderators removed my topic and I received a 1 negative point !!!

I wouldn't buy in this forum for next time and Not recommend to others .

 

I can't understand your onglish.

 

which sentences is ambiguous ( or wrong ) ?

I mean that this forum is a safe place for defrauder ! because they can active in this forum and searching for new victims !

 

I think this would be the best way to go about it.

The template could be as simple as

Forum Name: I am a hippie

Date Of Offence: 01-01-09

Offence: Didn't Provide service

Details: Paid for service at 00:00 Was promised it would be completed within 24 hours. 2 weeks later still no word from the user. All PM's and email have gone unanswered.


Just an idea. That way it seems to stay unemotional and gets the facts out there. With the template system. Users would know they wouldnt get an infraction. UNless of course they got all emotional in the thread and invaded the privacy (as mentioned above by MOG)



Just my 2 cents

Regards
DK

 

Why dont open a scammer thread then ? all the dewtails of the scammer should be posted on that thread .

 

I agree with scammers being named and shamed in a professional manner but i can't say for sure if it would get an infraction or not.

However I disagree with posting their personal details like MOGs example, I've also seen this before, full adress, telephone number and more besides that, I think this is wrong, yes the scammers are idiots and should be locked up but posting their personal information is wrong, by all means name and shame them but do so in a professional manner, I beleive an e-mail/msn adress is acceptable as this would help other members avoid doing business with a scammer, say for instance they are using a different account but same email adress.

 

I see it as the best way to warn people against scammers, not everyone looks in general chat. Having a sticky thread at the top of the sales forums with everyones name who has scammed. Require mod approval to post in the thread. This will eliminate false accusations etc.

IMHO