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eiba
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I was just wondering if there are a lot of scamming on realpoor. Isn't there many who f.x. steals your wow account without paying for it?
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r1ky
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Posted: 03/04/08 - 16:02 Post subject: Lots of scamming here?
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only if you pick the wrong people
as long as you play safe, ie not trade someone with a caution rank or someone who has a low rep, you should be fine.
All the idiots are going for the scammers.
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Flarnadh
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Joined: 23 Feb 2008
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Posted: 03/04/08 - 16:55 Post subject:
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There's tons of scamming everywhere, but when you take every step and precaution its completely avoidable.
Take everything slow and read up on the mods own articles for tips.
Edit: Perhaps not completely avoidable, but your looking at slim chances.
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bloody baron
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Posted: 03/04/08 - 22:01 Post subject:
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It's really hard to say. There's no yes or no answer to that. Basically like R1ky has said it depends on the people you pick.
More attempts to scam happens in the RuneScape zone, so take caution there. If you're a WoW player then you are basically safe.
If someone tells you that they have good rep from so and so place, don't take their word. Always investigate on your behalf. Before you get right into a trade, always get to know the person you are doing business with.
For more information, check out some articles. They will help you stay safe
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Notprepared
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Joined: 18 Feb 2008
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Posted: 03/04/08 - 23:22 Post subject:
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It's really hard to say. There's no yes or no answer to that. Basically like R1ky has said it depends on the people you pick.
More attempts to scam happens in the RuneScape zone, so take caution there. If you're a WoW player then you are basically safe.
If someone tells you that they have good rep from so and so place, don't take their word. Always investigate on your behalf. Before you get right into a trade, always get to know the person you are doing business with.
For more information, check out some articles. They will help you stay safe
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Catbeartree
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Joined: 05 Mar 2008
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Posted: 03/09/08 - 22:17 Post subject:
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Oddly enough, I've gotten a few PM's that looked to be scams O.o, 2 to be exact. They were by different accounts, but from the way they wrote, it appeared to be the same person. I know they were probably scammers because I replied asking for them to post in my thread and never heard back from either of them >_>
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vexden
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Posted: 03/14/08 - 11:40 Post subject:
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Just use your brain and youll be ok, read the stickys etc and you should be ok.
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SirRaven
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Joined: 14 Mar 2008
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Location: Carson City, Nevada
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Posted: 03/14/08 - 18:17 Post subject: Re: Lots of scamming here?
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I just read through a lot of the sticky's, some really good information there about how to avoid getting taken.
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safesell
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Joined: 08 Mar 2008
Posts: 25
Location: Canada
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Posted: 03/16/08 - 07:15 Post subject:
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yeah i wanna trade but im so new
and im afraid of gettin pwnt.
i guess ill be ubr carful
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heliosphan
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Joined: 20 Feb 2008
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Posted: 03/16/08 - 09:33 Post subject:
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yeah you really gotta be careful who you trade with
ive gotten a few PMs from shady peoples
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biggrid
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Posted: 06/10/08 - 16:14 Post subject:
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be smart and its easier 
english is a + :]
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Boggsfest
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Posted: 06/12/08 - 20:53 Post subject:
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I was wondering the same thing so thanks for the answers...Im eager to trade my WoW account =x
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asdasdasd
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Posted: 06/12/08 - 21:04 Post subject:
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A lot of scammers on all forums.
I'm currently in 3 forums mostly. I would say this is the lowest amount of scammers.
Most forums have 50% of scammers for sure.
The legits can turn into scammers when holding something they would consider valuable.
I'v seen a lot of moderator - admins - trusted members - high posts - leechers - scam. The right opportunity they will scam. Lets say a person $10 worth of anything, They wouldn't scam that, They would wait for the right opportunity for erm...lets say $100-200+
Dangerous to deal with people you don't know. You are taking a risk.
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WindsorMH
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Posted: 06/13/08 - 00:57 Post subject:
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ima have low rep but im not a scammer... so thats some pretty stupid advice... i guess it's more like playing the lottery?
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efree
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Posted: 06/15/08 - 22:29 Post subject:
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no
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asdasdasd
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Posted: 06/16/08 - 10:45 Post subject:
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Scammers can be at any post count. Trusted or not.
You are risking no matter who it is. Research about the person aswell.
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wonka11
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Posted: 06/16/08 - 23:00 Post subject:
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This also makes me wonder. I'm going to be selling my account or trying to (need to work up the "credits) and I'm a bit weary of selling it to a scammer.
Even giving your account information out before being able to close the deal is bad (thats without giving them the secret word either.)
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WindsorMH
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Posted: 06/17/08 - 22:12 Post subject:
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Be SUPA DUPA careful when selling / buying an account and take all necessary and even unnecessary steps to protect yourself. DONT BE HASTY when buying or selling an account.
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Mr78
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Posted: 06/20/08 - 23:07 Post subject:
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I am taking my time with mine. Have had a few pm's from people with 0 post count, and they obviously didn't read my trade. All the info they asked for was already there.
I am playing it very cautiously, maybe it'll sell, maybe it won't. I'm in no real hurry.
Best thing you can do is not be in a rush.
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proxosis
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Location: UK
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Posted: 06/21/08 - 06:29 Post subject:
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im new to these forums and so i have a low reputation that needs to be built up, as a result of me being new arent i considered a risk? and i guess it will be a little harder to build up my reputation.
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da-funk
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Posted: 06/28/08 - 17:10 Post subject:
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what if i'm well reputed on another forums will that matter at all here ?
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asdasdasd
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Posted: 06/28/08 - 18:03 Post subject:
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| Mr78 wrote: | I am taking my time with mine. Have had a few pm's from people with 0 post count, and they obviously didn't read my trade. All the info they asked for was already there.
I am playing it very cautiously, maybe it'll sell, maybe it won't. I'm in no real hurry.
Best thing you can do is not be in a rush. |
Do not sell it period to 0 post counts. Especially if they have broken english. Read the article by R1ky about Chinese scammers. They have hacked PayPal accounts which will resolve to a chargeback.
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Kinare
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Posted: 06/29/08 - 08:06 Post subject:
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Yeah I refuse to even talk with people who use broken English. Sorry if you're legit. I don't mean to be a j**k, but I'm just protecting myself. I've gotten about half a dozen messages from people who send a pm in broken English.
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Phoxy889
Suspicious user,trade with CAUTION!
Joined: 27 Jun 2008
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Posted: 06/29/08 - 09:24 Post subject:
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| Kinare wrote: | | Yeah I refuse to even talk with people who use broken English. Sorry if you're legit. I don't mean to be a j**k, but I'm just protecting myself. I've gotten about half a dozen messages from people who send a pm in broken English. |
That's probably the best advice you'll ever hear about trading, if they can't form a coherent sentence, don't give them a second thought, they're 99% of the time going to be a chinese scammer or a 12 year old, and both ways, you lose.
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Ultimax123
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Posted: 06/29/08 - 10:01 Post subject:
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There are scammers i must admit... But not all of them are, Only who you choose to work with... Try trading with people with No Cancelled.
Only people with Sold's Because then you know they are trust worthy.
Yeah, It depends on who you are trusting
I would allso suggest to trade with people who have more than 50 posts, Because that way it makes them wana stay on the forums if you are trading with a 1 post guy then it means there not too bothered about 1 post... 2 minutes lol
You're sinceerly Ultimax123
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coinshopcollector
Luke Warm
Joined: 20 May 2008
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Location: runescape
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Posted: 06/29/08 - 15:02 Post subject:
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r1ky is right, only if you run into the wrong people. Some people believe that
someone can even be trusted without any feedback. If it's too good to be
true it probably is.
Btw, There is always scammer and people who ruin and break rules in everything. But they pretty much are always caught thanks to the kind moderators and everyone else.
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philno
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Posted: 06/30/08 - 15:37 Post subject:
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hopefully not! about to trade in an account..
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Cynosure
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Posted: 07/04/08 - 02:10 Post subject:
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I'm kinda nervous about this as well.
Luckily I'm selling instead of buying.. it will be hard to scam me.. unfortunately I have to deal with people not buying my products in fear of being scammed =(
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potent123
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Posted: 07/09/08 - 01:42 Post subject:
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scamming is pretty gay
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Prosperity
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Posted: 07/09/08 - 11:32 Post subject:
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I hope not. 
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