Hi everyone. I just want to let everyone know about a possible scam. I was reading a thread only to discover that I had posted in this thread. However, when I looked closer, it was not me. A person created a new account using my name, but switching 2 of the letters in my name. My account name is jennaecks. This person created an account name jenneacks, switching the "a" and "e". At closer inspection of the account, this person as had my same location and occupation.
Smelling a scammer, I PMed Mike Haven right away and let him know of the situation. Mike immediately blocked the scammers account. The scammer was in the person to person transfer thread when Mike blocked the account. Please be advised that trade people need to regularly search for similar names of theirs every number of days. This is easiest by posting three or more letters of their name in the "send PM to" box. Also, just double check that the person who is contacting you about a trade is the person who you think it is.
I am glad this whole thing got handle before anyone got scammed and/or before my reputation got ruined.
Joe
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Edit/MH: See
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/members/187759/
Last edited by Mike Haven; 08-02-2009 at 05:38 PM.