Another Scammer on Our Forum - Beware on the BST

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Jim65

Always protect yourself by using PayPal Goods and Services, never Friends and Family or Venmo, they offer zero protection.

I agree if it is a new member or one you think might be a little shady. Then some of the legit sellers want it for easier tax purposes.

On the other end of the spectrum I have mailed a hand full of cash on many occasions to fellow members.

[triwak]

Hey Leon, isn't that Paul Waner standing at far right, back row??? ;-)

[commishbob]

I’ll toss this in...Leon quickly responded to a PM request of mine re: a new member offering cards at what looked like ‘too good to be true’ prices a few months back. Saved me from possibly making a costly mistake. Much appreciate his efforts to keep the board a good place to buy and sell.

[Yoda]

Originally Posted by triwak

Hey Leon, isn't that Paul Waner standing at far right, back row??? ;-)

Not sure about Paul Waner, but if it is then maybe the guy next to Paul is Moses Fleetwood Walker.

[tonyo]

I think that guy at far right, back row is Ty Cobb posing for his t206 "Cobb bat-off shoulder"

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I have mailed a hand full of cash on many occasions to fellow members.

Ben, I believe you have my current address on file.

[ramram]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

ben, i believe you have my current address on file.

Lololol

[rjackson44]

Frank is funny i like him

[swarmee]

I wonder if requiring 50 posts on the message board (or something) would reduce the number of these hit and run scammers. This would make them actually join the community in order to benefit from it. Plus we could learn more about them.
Maybe also require anyone who sells an item on the BST has to have their whole name listed/obscured, so that there is transparency. Similar to the need to provide their name when stating an opinion about a business on the board.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by swarmee

I wonder if requiring 50 posts on the message board (or something) would reduce the number of these hit and run scammers. This would make them actually join the community in order to benefit from it. Plus we could learn more about them.
Maybe also require anyone who sells an item on the BST has to have their whole name listed/obscured, so that there is transparency. Similar to the need to provide their name when stating an opinion about a business on the board.

I am willing to listen to a friendly debate (in another thread) but it will be a difficult sell. Any rule requires policing. And I like fewer rules. BTW, the scammer who is the reason for this current thread just emailed and asked why he is banned. He didn't break any rules he said. I told him to call me and I can conference in someone who can help., except he will carry a badge. I haven't heard back yet.
I would imagine I get one of those totally crazy emails but who knows. Comes with the territory. Caveat Emptor!

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[judsonhamlin]

I like these ideas. I think it's just as important to be open about who you are when you are engaging with this community as it is when you say "x dealer is a crook" or the like.

Originally Posted by swarmee

I wonder if requiring 50 posts on the message board (or something) would reduce the number of these hit and run scammers. This would make them actually join the community in order to benefit from it. Plus we could learn more about them.
Maybe also require anyone who sells an item on the BST has to have their whole name listed/obscured, so that there is transparency. Similar to the need to provide their name when stating an opinion about a business on the board.

[Leon]

For entertainment purposes only, please no betting. The aforementioned email I knew would be coming. Almost as assuredly as summer and winter...

"Um no I’m not a scammer your a real a**hole man. I hope your mother’s proud of such a judgmental pos as you cause that is what she got. I dunno why people like you are allowed. To live . Your honestly what’s wrong with the world today too many judgmental pricks that think they know everything and assume the rest. Son I’m 70 years old and still kickin people like you don’t last this long I’ll go ahead and turn a blind eye to your slander and pray for you because you need it"


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[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by swarmee

I wonder if requiring 50 posts on the message board (or something) would reduce the number of these hit and run scammers. This would make them actually join the community in order to benefit from it. Plus we could learn more about them.
Maybe also require anyone who sells an item on the BST has to have their whole name listed/obscured, so that there is transparency. Similar to the need to provide their name when stating an opinion about a business on the board.

John:

The only problem with that is many people don't post. I suspect the posting quotient is about 10 percent of the members. The self-policing seems to do pretty well and constant vigilance is also doing fairly well.

Rich

I believe “tenspa” is a fraudulent person on net55 forums. This person contacted me and connected me to a collector named Nathaniel Valencia

Net 55 reminds me of this great song: Because every great set of posts needs both

1) A card photo (already in this thread)
2) A video (now posted)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9vS3hfS3sQ

RIch

[Schlesinj]

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

John:

The only problem with that is many people don't post. I suspect the posting quotient is about 10 percent of the members. The self-policing seems to do pretty well and constant vigilance is also doing fairly well.

Rich

I believe “tenspa” is a fraudulent person on net55 forums. This person contacted me and connected me to a collector named Nathaniel Valencia

Net 55 reminds me of this great song: Because every great set of posts needs both

1) A card photo (already in this thread)
2) A video (now posted)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9vS3hfS3sQ

RIch

I am a new member (80s kid that has come back) and made my first buy on BST with less than 50 posts. My view point is I will need to be a buyer first and then if ever were to sell I have some "street cred". That is just the breaks for being new and unknown.

[MuncieNolePAZ]

Originally Posted by swarmee

I wonder if requiring 50 posts on the message board (or something) would reduce the number of these hit and run scammers. This would make them actually join the community in order to benefit from it. Plus we could learn more about them.
Maybe also require anyone who sells an item on the BST has to have their whole name listed/obscured, so that there is transparency. Similar to the need to provide their name when stating an opinion about a business on the board.

Post 50, just to be safe.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by MuncieNolePAZ

Post 50, just to be safe.

As nothing mentioned is going to happen, at this point, I think you are safe. If we have to get rid of an obvious troll/scammer every few months, to me, it is worth not having more rules. IF it gets more prevalent we can revisit more safeguards. Our members are our biggest defense so please keep your eyes open. Caveat Emptor, buyer beware and be careful.

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