Prevent Scammers - GSM-Forum

monj · 10-04-2014, 15:44

Many of us experienced being scammed and others are not because they knew how to counter scammers. Can anybody suggests or make advices how to prevent being scammed on online services? Scammers do not make any suggestions or comments. This is not your turn.

string_master · 10-04-2014, 18:34

@monj
its not that hard. simply before you start business with someone just google with his details. also search in this section. Market Feedback
you'll know if that seller has any bad record or not. there are many trust worthy sellers here in this forum who's doing business for quite a long time. choose any of them to be secure. because big and old sellers give more value to their reputation.

there's already a sticky post to aware user from being scammed.

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f112...iders-1610333/

Bashir_Amin · 10-06-2014, 09:55

The only advise I can give you is this:

Don't be lured by prices, put aside your greed and think first. That way you will see clearly
who is who.

S2JSolutions · 10-07-2014, 04:52

This is What I can say, Ive been scammed more then once and learned from it.

Always google there website, see if any posting about them.

Always take payment upfront never ever let someone pay later, even if your making a crazy profit.

Never take a Service & Goods Payment, if you have never delt with the company before. Charges backs are easy in this game and Paypal always listens to the buyer.

And always ask your former unlockers for advice or do you know this person?

(Hope it has helped somewhat, Hope it doesnt happen to you. Many wishing with unlocking)

Regards,
Justin Paradelo
Co-Owner
Unlocks For Less Inc.

SlimYourSim · 10-13-2014, 18:20

*Always require payment upfront* - I don't know why this would be questioned to begin with unless it's a trusted client.

Once you have received payment, research that PayPal email address. There is a thread full of Charge-back PayPal email ad******* on here.

Look for advertisements from the client. Do they have a strong advertising campaign? Is there website full of information? If you see a client is putting effort into their business, they can most likely be trusted.

If it's a random person who has a website 'under construction/coming soon' don't even bother with them.

A dollar saved is better than a dollar lost.

Most importantly, don't be greedy. This will save you a ton of headaches.

monj · 10-20-2014, 07:34

I have a doubt that some scammers can create an account in skype outside of their own country beside their skype account in their country. Do you think this is possible? They posed as two different person but the fact is two account but one person. I am not sure about this that is why I am soliciting your ideas. If this is true then I was a victimized. Thanks

SlimYourSim · 10-21-2014, 17:29

For suspicious payments (IP, Name/Address doesn't match) I require the customer to provide documents proving they are the account holder. Documents such as photo id, utility bill etc.

If they do not verify they are the account holder, I don't process their order. Simple as that.

If you are greedy and hurting for orders, you will accept every payment placed on your website without taking action to prevent fraudulent purchases.

BesfortShalaTec · 10-23-2014, 18:32

also i am new like a seller, but first day i was cheated from Pro Cheater, i trusted him than he didnt pay me 200euro, after a day i searched his username on the forum and i discover than he cheated more than 30users on this forum, really bad for the first day,but it was a lesson, now he plays with me i will send tomorrow every day,

Do the search his email his skype his name in google incuding tag GSM

10-04-2014, 15:44	#1 (permalink)
monj Freak Poster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beside you Posts: 147 Member: 444838 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 14	Prevent Scammers Many of us experienced being scammed and others are not because they knew how to counter scammers. Can anybody suggests or make advices how to prevent being scammed on online services? Scammers do not make any suggestions or comments. This is not your turn.

10-04-2014, 18:34	#2 (permalink)
string_master No Life Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Novo Posts: 1,661 Member: 177503 Status: Offline Sonork: 100.1657346 Thanks Meter: 390	@monj its not that hard. simply before you start business with someone just google with his details. also search in this section. Market Feedback you'll know if that seller has any bad record or not. there are many trust worthy sellers here in this forum who's doing business for quite a long time. choose any of them to be secure. because big and old sellers give more value to their reputation. there's already a sticky post to aware user from being scammed. http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f112...iders-1610333/

10-06-2014, 09:55	#3 (permalink)
Bashir_Amin Freak Poster Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: VODAFONE UK Posts: 140 Member: 1712149 Status: Offline Sonork: 100.1655697 Thanks Meter: 26	The only advise I can give you is this: Don't be lured by prices, put aside your greed and think first. That way you will see clearly who is who.

10-07-2014, 04:52	#4 (permalink)
S2JSolutions Cheater -Don't Deal with him- Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA Posts: 106 Member: 1792851 Status: Offline Sonork: 100.1622382 Thanks Meter: 13	This is What I can say, Ive been scammed more then once and learned from it. Always google there website, see if any posting about them. Always take payment upfront never ever let someone pay later, even if your making a crazy profit. Never take a Service & Goods Payment, if you have never delt with the company before. Charges backs are easy in this game and Paypal always listens to the buyer. And always ask your former unlockers for advice or do you know this person? (Hope it has helped somewhat, Hope it doesnt happen to you. Many wishing with unlocking) Regards, Justin Paradelo Co-Owner Unlocks For Less Inc.

10-13-2014, 18:20	#5 (permalink)
SlimYourSim Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: City of Angels Posts: 4 Member: 2195740 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 4	Always require payment upfront - I don't know why this would be questioned to begin with unless it's a trusted client. Once you have received payment, research that PayPal email address. There is a thread full of Charge-back PayPal email ad******* on here. Look for advertisements from the client. Do they have a strong advertising campaign? Is there website full of information? If you see a client is putting effort into their business, they can most likely be trusted. If it's a random person who has a website 'under construction/coming soon' don't even bother with them. A dollar saved is better than a dollar lost. Most importantly, don't be greedy. This will save you a ton of headaches.

10-20-2014, 07:34	#6 (permalink)
monj Freak Poster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beside you Posts: 147 Member: 444838 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 14	I have a doubt that some scammers can create an account in skype outside of their own country beside their skype account in their country. Do you think this is possible? They posed as two different person but the fact is two account but one person. I am not sure about this that is why I am soliciting your ideas. If this is true then I was a victimized. Thanks

10-21-2014, 17:29	#7 (permalink)
SlimYourSim Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: City of Angels Posts: 4 Member: 2195740 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 4	For suspicious payments (IP, Name/Address doesn't match) I require the customer to provide documents proving they are the account holder. Documents such as photo id, utility bill etc. If they do not verify they are the account holder, I don't process their order. Simple as that. If you are greedy and hurting for orders, you will accept every payment placed on your website without taking action to prevent fraudulent purchases.

10-23-2014, 18:32	#8 (permalink)
BesfortShalaTec Cheater -Don't Deal with him- Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: XK Age: 26 Posts: 1,479 Member: 2089356 Status: Offline Sonork: Threema: 3N5W6VV9 Thanks Meter: 520	also i am new like a seller, but first day i was cheated from Pro Cheater, i trusted him than he didnt pay me 200euro, after a day i searched his username on the forum and i discover than he cheated more than 30users on this forum, really bad for the first day,but it was a lesson, now he plays with me i will send tomorrow every day, Do the search his email his skype his name in google incuding tag GSM