Forum Boss
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Recently a valid user account was hacked, we believe with a shared password with another forum that uses an App that may not be secure. The hacker got in without changing the password, then changed the location and email on the account.
The scammer proceeded to offer a $2999.99 Vortex optic for $1800.00 with a deluxe ring-mount. We believe the photos were just grabbed off the internet.
Look very carefully people. I repeat -- look carefully at the Post-it pad with a name and date. But folks -- that notepad is FAKE -- put there with Photoshop. And the "writing" is actually a digital font -- it is NOT handwriting.
People -- the activity of scammers has escalated substantially in the last few months.
1. You must NEVER EVER purchase anything without a VOICE phone call. VOICE, VOICE, VOICE!
Then demand the seller's real name and address and run a check on the location and the phone he gives you. We suggest TruePeopleSearch.com.
If the phone has some kind of call forwarding (e.g. Google phone), be very suspicious. Ask questions about the seller, his shooting club, why he is selling. Listen for foreign accents. If the seller refuses to do a voice call STOP!!!!
2. NEVER EVER buy anything without a custom photo. That means something such as a red rope tied around the scope and the scope placed in a hat on top of a vehicle dashboard -- Things must be touching multiple places in 3D and the item must be photographed in a completely different location.
3. If the seller demands PayPal Friends and Family or Zelle, or Venmo F&F -- that violates our rules. HALT the sale, and notify Forum Boss immediately. Provide all the information you have so that we can notify law enforcement if needed. Friends and Family is NOT Allowed EVER -- Got that?! With F&F you will have ZERO protection as a buyer. We advise to never use Zelle for anything.
4. If the seller wants to sell a firearm or action with PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle -- that is 100% against the rules. Again, notify Forum Boss and the seller will be permanently banned.
If someone is offering a $3000 scope plus mount for $1800 be WARY!
URGENT Request -- If you have an old password, or if you use the same password on ANY other Forum, change your password TODAY!
The new password should be at least TEN characters with upper/lower case and special characters. Do not put ANY PART of your forum user name or your real name in the new password. E.g. a user named SixPPC should not have "six" or "ppc" anywhere in his new password.
IMPORTANT -- Write the new password down BEFORE you click send. We do NOT have access to your passwords so I cannot tell you what you used if you forget. WRITE down the password on paper and keep that securely.
Guys I need your help. I am now spending 3-6 hours a day on security issues.
Fight the hackers. Secure your accounts. Change your passwords.
The scammer proceeded to offer a $2999.99 Vortex optic for $1800.00 with a deluxe ring-mount. We believe the photos were just grabbed off the internet.
Look very carefully people. I repeat -- look carefully at the Post-it pad with a name and date. But folks -- that notepad is FAKE -- put there with Photoshop. And the "writing" is actually a digital font -- it is NOT handwriting.
People -- the activity of scammers has escalated substantially in the last few months.
1. You must NEVER EVER purchase anything without a VOICE phone call. VOICE, VOICE, VOICE!
Then demand the seller's real name and address and run a check on the location and the phone he gives you. We suggest TruePeopleSearch.com.
If the phone has some kind of call forwarding (e.g. Google phone), be very suspicious. Ask questions about the seller, his shooting club, why he is selling. Listen for foreign accents. If the seller refuses to do a voice call STOP!!!!
2. NEVER EVER buy anything without a custom photo. That means something such as a red rope tied around the scope and the scope placed in a hat on top of a vehicle dashboard -- Things must be touching multiple places in 3D and the item must be photographed in a completely different location.
3. If the seller demands PayPal Friends and Family or Zelle, or Venmo F&F -- that violates our rules. HALT the sale, and notify Forum Boss immediately. Provide all the information you have so that we can notify law enforcement if needed. Friends and Family is NOT Allowed EVER -- Got that?! With F&F you will have ZERO protection as a buyer. We advise to never use Zelle for anything.
4. If the seller wants to sell a firearm or action with PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle -- that is 100% against the rules. Again, notify Forum Boss and the seller will be permanently banned.
If someone is offering a $3000 scope plus mount for $1800 be WARY!
URGENT Request -- If you have an old password, or if you use the same password on ANY other Forum, change your password TODAY!
The new password should be at least TEN characters with upper/lower case and special characters. Do not put ANY PART of your forum user name or your real name in the new password. E.g. a user named SixPPC should not have "six" or "ppc" anywhere in his new password.
IMPORTANT -- Write the new password down BEFORE you click send. We do NOT have access to your passwords so I cannot tell you what you used if you forget. WRITE down the password on paper and keep that securely.
Guys I need your help. I am now spending 3-6 hours a day on security issues.
Fight the hackers. Secure your accounts. Change your passwords.
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