Since we've had such a rash of spammers trying to sell banjos or purchase banjos, this is a new sticky that will give you the names of those people we know/suspect of being spammers. Hopefully, this will help keep our members from being spammed.
UPDATE: We're having a slew of hacked accounts lately and a bunch of spammers coming in trying to sell bogus banjos. As we catch them, we'll lock them out and we can use all the help we can get from you members who report them.
9:8: Mannyk
9:6: peterhirschler
9:4: Hepzibah ( possible hacked account)
9:3: Masonf, Weatherall (possible hacked account)
9:2: Ryan Magee (hacked account), jbulava , TheDale, Shadw (both hacked accounts)
9:1: Midwinter (hacked account) NOTE: Member has contacted us, changed password and noted on ad that it's a fake. Member is in good standing now.
8:30: Lornie
8:29: Tamrascater
8:28: ToddMollo
8:26: Henryjones (possible hacked account), alop99ebay
8:24: Topnot21 (possible hacked account)
8:23: henrydavid., Jimrichardxy. Anyone who's email is Scott894, he's been locked out half a dozen or more times and keeps signing in with a new username.
8:21: Gabvi
8:19: Skybuyer
8:17: Ohioclay
8:15: Marckah, soui66, souhhi8
8:13: Deza1
8:12: Mark242
8:11: Michalea52, redeto572 (these may be the same person), moiseva -- 3 so far today!
8:5: Harry xtu
8:3: Dannyjustu
8:2: Larryxte
7:30: Simon000
7:29: gmtx77
7:28: Banjobilly99
7/26: Sara0077:4: BDdiddlyTonks
Edited by - Texasbanjo on 09/08/2024 08:16:14
A great idea Sherry. Are you doing this from the IP address or just from the profile name?
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Originally posted by Fretting FingersA great idea Sherry. Are you doing this from the IP address or just from the profile name?
Looking at IP and profile name. IP usually tells me where they "might be" from.
Just wondered Sherry, I spent a lot of time fighting spamers and hackers and you have to start at the IP address.
IP addresses won't catch smart ones. They can use simple VPN add ons to avoid detection. Without a change in policy, we have to rely on the diligence of the mods, who have done a great job. We all have caught on to some of the things that send up red flags. Since the scammers don't seem to know what they are, we shouldn't discuss them. But the mods know. If you see something dicey, use the report to moderator button (I think it is toward the bottom of the ad). It will remove the ad pending review. Tell the mods what you see. It's the HO version of "see something, say something."
What is done in the dark will be brought to the light . At a way Sherry, call them out! Highlight their names, shame them.. wait …. They have no shame . Make it rough on em ! I’ll speak for everyone, We don’t like thief’s!
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Originally posted by Will FradyWhat is done in the dark will be brought to the light . At a way Sherry, call them out! Highlight their names, shame them.. wait …. They have no shame . Make it rough on em ! I’ll speak for everyone, We don’t like thief’s!
Hopefully, by putting their names on the Swap Shop, people can check first, before they do business with a newcomer.
Thank you Sherry. The Person "Purewater" came across as very suspicious to me this morning, asking to buy a banjo I have for sale, wanted to pay with a cashiers check, I asked if he was a member, checked his profile out, only 2 days old and nothing on it. have not heard from him since I expressed suspicions.
Edited by - Banjercat on 03/19/2023 15:18:56
Purewater is a scam, tried to buy my neck for $1000 but his assistant sent $3750 by accident and wants me to contact him after cashing for directions to return the overpayment ???????
5stringdog
Purewater has been locked out as a spammer. Please, do NOT do any business with him.
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Originally posted by 5stringdogPurewater is a scam, tried to buy my neck for $1000 but his assistant sent $3750 by accident and wants me to contact him after cashing for directions to return the overpayment ???????
"By accident."
Yep, the same old scam.
"His assistant."
NO real buyer will have any "assistants," "pickup agents," or "helpers" to get them what they are interested in.
I once had a scammer tell me, "I am getting worried over this" after I discovered he had no interest in a banjo I had.
"Kindly do X" is a dead giveaway.
No thank you. I will "kindly" ignore you; I will refuse to check my junk or spam for any "payment."
Wasn't the RB6 now advertised recently "The Thing" ?
A new one emailed me yesterday. Username of "senator", joined yesterday (3/29).
The dead giveaway was the completely blank profile (no photos, about info, media, etc.). Crazy how an account can be created without filling in ANY of that information, but I guess it does help immediately identify the fake ones when they pop up.
Edited by - HuberTone on 03/30/2023 04:06:13
HuberTone
Senator's account has been locked. (See list above).
If someone is asking you for the price, and you have price already listed, it’s a scammer more than likely
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Originally posted by damirzanneIf someone is asking you for the price, and you have price already listed, it’s a scammer more than likely
Often it's a red flag for a scammer. However, some people might be trying to see if you'll drop the price. When in doubt, check with a moderator or check this sticky to see if that person's been locked out.
How to report an ongoing attempt?
Add Main2 pleeez
Mark Sheng supposedly from Layfayette Indiana tried to scam me on buying a banjo.
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Originally posted by trackersMark Sheng supposedly from Layfayette Indiana tried to scam me on buying a banjo.
I don't find any member locked or open with that name. Perhaps that's Shotit that you e-mailed me about? If so, he's locked out and thanks for the heads up. I missed it yesterday.
Yes that's the guy. Thanks
"Nothing wrong with a scammer that a thorough autopsy can't cure!"
-M. Gregory-
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Originally posted by trackersMark Sheng supposedly from Layfayette Indiana tried to scam me on buying a banjo.
He tried to scam me as well. first used the zaria90 BHO account and summer.vacationrentals0479@gmail.com email. Then he switched to Mark Sheng alias and : shengmark041@gmail.com
It's amazing the lengths these scammers will go to to try to scam you out of your money.
You can add to your list: David Anders, and Donovan Wright. If a check comes from Navy Federal Credit Union. It's fraudulent. If the Priority Mail came from Tracy Carr at Manchester Packaging Co. it's fraudulent. If you enter the tracking # into the USPS web site it will not be found
Edited by - Bill Rogers on 06/21/2023 20:45:05
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