Shoutout! Beware of scammer
- Thread starter BD_Reefing
- Start date
- Location
- Pennsylvania
Dam. He contacted me too tonight. Smh
This person sent me a PM, with an out of state or internet number. Don’t fall do it !!!
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- Location
- Bloomfield, NJ
Same here lol
Keep your eyes very open for any new comer -especially in the want to buy section (where there is less traffic). This is where they thrive
Keep your eyes very open for any new comer -especially in the want to buy section (where there is less traffic). This is where they thrive
Although I can’t tell what every mod does, I’d guess that we delete at least 5 scammers/spammers a day!
If you see something, say something… we’ll try to remove them asap!
Will do. In my opinion MR should develop “new member rules” where they have to be in the forum( contributing ) for x amount of days prior to being able to post at the a for sale or WTB Thread.
Also having to have x amount of to PM Other members
Also having to have x amount of to PM Other members
- Location
- Bloomfield, NJ
Reef2reef has this. You have to have x number or posts or like 30 days before you can hit the buying/selling part
Yes Iknow, and I believe it works well.
- Location
- The Big City
Does it really? Highly doubtful. Scammer are always going to fine away, especially since a lot of people see an unbelievable deal and don't use common sense. They give out personal info and send money to people that they don't even know.
People that are getting out of the hobby, and aren't part of MR, come here to sell off what they have, letting members get good deals on equipment and livestock. Because of this MR lets people sell what they have without setting a minimum amount of posts, or a time frame, before they can sell. You also need to understand that MR is local, Tri-state area, and most of the items for sale here are picked up, as opposed to other side where they items have to be mailed. That being said, people need to use some common sense.
As Alfie posted, if you suspect someone of being a scammer, then alert MR, we will remove them asap.
Lol, yes I do agree that members have to be better aware of who they make transactions with But a lot of People getting into the hobby don’t know how things really work when it comes to trading or buying both corals or equipment off online source. Hence deterring new members from joining our community. Yes it does suck having to wait in order to be able to buy or sell but it gives new members a chance to actually explore the forum, learn the hobby and ask questions.
Again this is just my opinion as a member of the hobby. I’ve met local hobbyist that don’t really know about the forums and the benefits they offer. Would hate to recommend the forum to someone and they get scammed out of money. We all know this hobby is expensive and it just bothered me to have guys here taking advantage of people that don’t know better.
Again this is just my opinion as a member of the hobby. I’ve met local hobbyist that don’t really know about the forums and the benefits they offer. Would hate to recommend the forum to someone and they get scammed out of money. We all know this hobby is expensive and it just bothered me to have guys here taking advantage of people that don’t know better.
- Location
- The Big City
Removed.
- Location
- New Jersey , 07057
Anyone texted Ashley? ???
Asking for a scammer friend ??
Asking for a scammer friend ??
- Location
- Bloomfield, NJ
Just got the same. These guys gotta be so naive to keep pulling the same trick every time.
BEWARE GUYS! Admin…
Just got the same. These guys gotta be so naive to keep pulling the same trick every time.
BEWARE GUYS! Admin…
- Location
- The Big City
He was removed.
It doens't need to be anything fancy, as all it takes is one or two to make it worthwhile for them.
It doens't need to be anything fancy, as all it takes is one or two to make it worthwhile for them.
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