Potential Scammer

[JoshT]

Just bumping this. They're slowly evolving their strategy. Had one PM me today claiming to know another forum member (@stamina) and providing me with his email address to contact directly. Already knew it was a scam, but google search of the email address gave another hit at another forum with a nearly verbatim scam, only the usernames and apparently states of residence changed.

I know we have a few inesperienced members around here, and want to make sure they are aware of these scams. We try to warn people but it still happens. One recently got taken through a similar scam, but seems to have gotten it straightened out. Just be aware, anyone asking you to carry business offsite to emails is probably up to no good.

Screenshot of the PM in question:

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Ive gotten 2 replies similar to this after posting looking for a dipstick for a 2.9

 

[superj]

they are joining forums and putting spam links in their signature now, too. taking you to sites that steal your info

 

[RobbieD]

they are joining forums and putting spam links in their signature now, too. taking you to sites that steal your info

*sigh* I miss the good old days, when it was only the Devil trying to steal your soul.

 

[CamTheHedgehog]

Just bumping this. They're slowly evolving their strategy. Had one PM me today claiming to know another forum member (@stamina) and providing me with his email address to contact directly. Already knew it was a scam, but google search of the email address gave another hit at another forum with a nearly verbatim scam, only the usernames and apparently states of residence changed.

I know we have a few inesperienced members around here, and want to make sure they are aware of these scams. We try to warn people but it still happens. One recently got taken through a similar scam, but seems to have gotten it straightened out. Just be aware, anyone asking you to carry business offsite to emails is probably up to no good.

Screenshot of the PM in question:

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No way.... I got this exact message, from this exact member, after I posted my wanted message for a topper.

 

[Blmpkn]

*sigh* I miss the good old days, when it was only the Devil trying to steal your soul.

If you were clever enough.. you could sell said soul to the devil before it ended up stolen.

Best donut I ever had.

 

[MT_PLS]

I also received this exact same message after posting a WTB ad. I hate scammers!

 

[RobbieD]

If you were clever enough.. you could sell said soul to the devil before it ended up stolen.

Unfortunately, I've already lost it, in a stupid bet for a fiddle of gold.

 

[Shran]

I banned Ronnie208. Bummer that people do this crap.

 

[JoshT]

I banned Ronnie208. Bummer that people do this crap.

I agree and thank you for doing the good work. I meant to report the PM in addition to posting here for awareness, but I'm not sure if I ever did.

 

[sgtsandman]

It's good that people are posting screen shots of the PM. We, at least moderators, can't see private messages without being invited into the message stream.

Be advised, a good chunk of us are going to be in Kentucky. So, the remaining skeleton crew might be a bit slower in responding and managing issues as they come up. If memory serves, cell signal there is not great to nonexistent, depending on which cell carrier one might have.

 

[JoshT]

It's good that people are posting screen shots of the PM. We, at least moderators, can't see private messages without being invited into the message stream.

Be advised, a good chunk of us are going to be in Kentucky. So, the remaining skeleton crew might be a bit slower in responding and managing issues as they come up. If memory serves, cell signal there is not great to nonexistent, depending on which cell carrier one might have.

Does it no show the message when reporting it?

Ms Eighty Five is posting camp photos, so no excuses.

 

[sgtsandman]

Does it no show the message when reporting it?

Ms Eighty Five is posting camp photos, so no excuses.

Not unless you take a screen shot.

 

[JoshT]

Who needs to post screenshots? Go look at the thread. Posts in question start here. https://www.therangerstation.com/fo...-september-5th-–-8th-2024.205152/post-2047609

 

[sgtsandman]

Who needs to post screenshots? Go look at the thread. Posts in question start here. https://www.therangerstation.com/forums/index.php?threads/trs-25th-anniversary-fall-adventure-land-between-the-lakes-september-5th-–-8th-2024.205152/post-2047609

I was talking about private messages and the posting of screen shots for those. Not open posts on the forum itself.

There is a reason private message are called private messages. Forum staff can't see them if a person reports a problem unless they are invited into the conversation and even then, might not see the whole conversation.