I Am Watching Every Post For Possible Spammers and Crooks

Dr. Drib · 05-22-2010, 08:18 PM

Dear Members:

It is advisable that Members establish a relationship with the seller before potentially parting with any money - assuming the item is still available.

We are not impugning the character of ANY OP, but a few Members have lost money in dealing with the "less-than-honest" amongst us.

Therefore, this is my promise to you as long as I am a Moderator: I will personally read EVERY post in the Flea Market.

I will post this (in green below), when a Member has less than 50 posts and/or has been a Member of MobileRead for less than six months:

NOTE TO ALL MEMBERS:

Please read the STICKY, which is directed toward ALL careful Members of MobileRead.

Please note, as well, that this is an automated reminder due to the criteria as outlined in the 'STICKY' for this forum.

Don
(Moderator)

Let's all have fun, but remember: Money is potentially changing hands, and WE MUST ALL BE CAREFUL AND LOOK AFTER ONE ANOTHER AS A COMMUNITY.

neilmarr · 05-23-2010, 05:08 AM

A noble calling, Don. Good to have you as a watchdog. Here's hoping, too, that anyone who feels swindled will overlook any embarrassment they might feel and let you know (posting direct might cause legal problems). Thanks. Neil

Logseman · 05-23-2010, 08:01 AM

The community can help as well. Not too long ago people noticed a scammer who tried to fake his/her way with photoshopped pictures.

Dr. Drib · 05-23-2010, 08:14 AM

Yes, Logseman, I agree with you: This can be a call to our Community to watch out for evil people.

Hopefully, a person who thinks he or she can swindle your money from you will give it a second thought when that person reads (or sees) that there is a sticky addressing this concern.

We must be informed and educated, and we must educate the newer Members of MobileRead about the potential for evil people who post, take one's money, and then disappear.

Don
(Moderator)

rmm200 · 05-24-2010, 01:31 AM

I would think a community of people who read is a really bad choice for a con artist. Folks here seem to be both careful and observant.

Robert

WT Sharpe · 05-24-2010, 01:44 AM

Not to toot my own horn, but I've reported several spammers here, and I'm always amazed at how quickly the ever-vigilant mods are to respond. In every case, the offending post has been removed within minutes.

Kudos to the moderators here at MobileRead! You folks are the best!

Dr. Drib · 06-16-2010, 07:39 AM

Warning Note edited for clarity.

Don
(Moderator)

GeoffC · 07-06-2010, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Warning Note edited for clarity.

Don
(Moderator)

Why, what offended young Clarity - sweet lass I thought ....

Glad to see you being pro-active and looking after us all ......

Dr. Drib · 07-06-2010, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

Why, what offended young Clarity - sweet lass I thought ....

Glad to see you being pro-active and looking after us all ......

Thank you for the kind words.

Don

crich70 · 09-18-2010, 11:10 PM

Groan. Why is it the best puns are always the groaners? lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

Why, what offended young Clarity - sweet lass I thought ....

Glad to see you being pro-active and looking after us all ......

Logseman · 11-24-2010, 12:08 PM

Why don't you add links to the stickies in your warning? They'd look like this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

NOTE TO ALL MEMBERS:

Please read the STICKY and the RULES, which are directed toward ALL careful Members of MobileRead.

Don
(Moderator)

Tome Keeper · 08-27-2011, 07:48 AM

Is it ok to sell dead tree books here?

HarryT · 08-27-2011, 08:05 AM

Yes, fine.

Tome Keeper · 08-27-2011, 08:32 AM

Thanks.

Prestidigitweeze · 11-11-2011, 08:00 AM

Glad I saw this once-BRAND-NEW notice and seized the means to remain FREE of KINDLE-oriented scams involving TOUCHy pyromaniacs AND monetary FIREbugs. Members in various so-called "FOReign" countries generally know enough to guard their BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION from faraway fleecers; I'm more worried about those FROM the same area as local scammers, who can arrange for dangerous meetings involving sinister harem costumes -- meetings with the very people who would otherwise be proud to call themselves YOUR NEIGHBORS!

(Just kidding, Don. Please put the ban musket down.)

05-22-2010, 08:18 PM	#1
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,613 Karma: 60184181 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	I Am Watching Every Post For Possible Spammers and Crooks Dear Members: It is advisable that Members establish a relationship with the seller before potentially parting with any money - assuming the item is still available. We are not impugning the character of ANY OP, but a few Members have lost money in dealing with the "less-than-honest" amongst us. Therefore, this is my promise to you as long as I am a Moderator: I will personally read EVERY post in the Flea Market. I will post this (in green below), when a Member has less than 50 posts and/or has been a Member of MobileRead for less than six months: NOTE TO ALL MEMBERS: Please read the STICKY, which is directed toward ALL careful Members of MobileRead. Please note, as well, that this is an automated reminder due to the criteria as outlined in the 'STICKY' for this forum. Don (Moderator) Let's all have fun, but remember: Money is potentially changing hands, and WE MUST ALL BE CAREFUL AND LOOK AFTER ONE ANOTHER AS A COMMUNITY. Last edited by Dr. Drib; 03-14-2014 at 10:55 AM. Reason: Edited for clarity. Much thanks to Mr. Hobbit: Bilbo67 for helpful suggestiions

05-23-2010, 05:08 AM	#2
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	A noble calling, Don. Good to have you as a watchdog. Here's hoping, too, that anyone who feels swindled will overlook any embarrassment they might feel and let you know (posting direct might cause legal problems). Thanks. Neil Last edited by neilmarr; 05-23-2010 at 05:11 AM.

11-11-2011, 08:00 AM	#15
Prestidigitweeze Fledgling Demagogue Posts: 2,384 Karma: 31132263 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: White Plains Device: Clara HD; Oasis 2; Aura HD; iPad Air; PRS-350; Galaxy S7.	Glad I saw this once-BRAND-NEW notice and seized the means to remain FREE of KINDLE-oriented scams involving TOUCHy pyromaniacs AND monetary FIREbugs. Members in various so-called "FOReign" countries generally know enough to guard their BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION from faraway fleecers; I'm more worried about those FROM the same area as local scammers, who can arrange for dangerous meetings involving sinister harem costumes -- meetings with the very people who would otherwise be proud to call themselves YOUR NEIGHBORS! (Just kidding, Don. Please put the ban musket down.) Last edited by Prestidigitweeze; 11-11-2011 at 08:11 AM. Reason: More free edits mean greater imaginary savings passed onto you, the make-believe customer!

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