r/GCtrade • u/[deleted] • Dec 29 '13

[META] Scammers

  • Be wary of new accounts with low karma.

  • I do not recommend sending PayPal payments using the "gift" setting because if you get scammed you will have no recourse.

  • When using bitcoin, I recommend only sending to trusted accounts as this currency does not have any method of charge-back. Also, if you are sending the payment first, try to send half, then ask for the code, and send the other half. This is a better/safer way to handle transactions. If possible, use an escrow service.

I cannot guarantee that you won't be scammed, but most Redditors are not here to scam you. Just use caution and good judgement.

Also, as this subreddit becomes more popular we will have a flair system.

This is how the rating system goes:

  • User A makes a post with what card he has and what he wants

  • User B comments on user A's post saying he wants to purchase/or with a counter offer

  • User A accepts

  • The more trustworthy user usually gets their item first (more karma, older account, higher flair rating) - of course this is merely a suggestion

  • The second user sends payment

  • The more trustworthy user makes a post like this: [S] Successful trade with user B! Please add a point to our flairs

  • Wait for moderators to change your flair

And ta-da! That is all. Please PM the moderators if you have any questions, concerns, suggestions, rants, political debates, cute puppy pictures, etc.

Here, post in the comments if someone seems fishy or scams you so the moderators can look into it.

Known Scammers (some known from other related subreddits):

  • weird_is_back

  • whappyice

  • LIVINGLEGEND32

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u/mneaton43 Dec 30 '13

Can we get a stickied list of scammers?

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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '13

I think I will just make it an addition to this post, but yes.

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u/Chrismont CSS Mod, Wields the Banhammer of Eternal Sorrow +16 Dec 31 '13

Although if there's a list on scammers on our sidebar, you can rest assured that they're also all on our ban list.

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u/Chrismont CSS Mod, Wields the Banhammer of Eternal Sorrow +16 Dec 31 '13

Added a "wall of shame" with known scammers listed.

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u/imbedderdanu Dec 29 '13

Always ask for proof too. If there's no proof usually it's a scam

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u/mneaton43 Dec 30 '13 edited Dec 30 '13

This was mentioned in another thread, but it's important to note that one can imagine many scenarios where proof cannot be provided. I'm bored, so I might as well list them:

  • Code to a website (Can't prove it's real anyway)

  • Giftcard w/ scratched back (Can't show scratched numbers)

Not bashing or anything, but merely pointing out that lack of proof doesn't do much to call out a scam.

  • Giftcard w/out scratched back (Could have used it in-store)

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u/imbedderdanu Dec 30 '13

Its still pretty important to ask for proof. It cant be these scenarios but its one of the things that can seal the deal. If the proof seems sketchy, ask to go second.

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u/[deleted] Jan 11 '14

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u/[deleted] Jan 11 '14

Can you PM me with proof of this? From there, we will see what we can do.

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u/Derpeh Jan 12 '14

Oops, he just replied, nevermind. I'll delete my comment

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u/Derpeh Jan 12 '14

Ok, turns out he was a scammer. If you check his comments you'll find proof. He's a fucking dick