Dubious potential ponzi sites promotions appearing in "Service Annoucements"

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Quote from: biggbox on May 18, 2016, 08:40:43 PM

Quote from: Lauda on May 18, 2016, 01:54:58 AM

Seems like they're trying to escape the grasp of those who 'protect' people from getting scammed by giving out warnings and negative ratings. It's nothing special really, just report them when you see them. I've already moved one of them (prior to seeing this thread).

Will we get any penalty if we keep on using the report function?

This one looks dodgy too: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/ann-ccminernet-the-bitcoin-investment-since-april-2015-1061770

I don't think there is any penalty, unless you try to spam moderators' inbox.
The only downside is your report accuracy will come down if your reports are incorrect.

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Quote from: Lauda on May 18, 2016, 01:54:58 AM

Seems like they're trying to escape the grasp of those who 'protect' people from getting scammed by giving out warnings and negative ratings. It's nothing special really, just report them when you see them. I've already moved one of them (prior to seeing this thread).

Will we get any penalty if we keep on using the report function?

This one looks dodgy too: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/ann-ccminernet-the-bitcoin-investment-since-april-2015-1061770

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Quote from: biggbox on May 17, 2016, 11:51:27 PM

This, I think may be detrimental to the reputation of Bitcoin community.

These ponzi sites. are cancers, you remove and they come back minutes later.

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Quote from: Lauda on May 18, 2016, 01:54:58 AM

Seems like they're trying to escape the grasp of those who 'protect' people from getting scammed by giving out warnings and negative ratings. It's nothing special really, just report them when you see them. I've already moved one of them (prior to seeing this thread).

Hi Lauda,

Thank you!

Thank you for your efforts and vigilant to keep the community safer.

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Seems like they're trying to escape the grasp of those who 'protect' people from getting scammed by giving out warnings and negative ratings. It's nothing special really, just report them when you see them. I've already moved one of them (prior to seeing this thread).

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Hello, this is for your consideration --

I might be mistaken. But I believe most of the time, sites that promote "investments" or ponzi-like sites are usually placed in Investor-based games forums under Gambling section.

However, recently, many of these new "investment" sites are being posted and promoted on Service Announcements. This, I think may be detrimental to the reputation of Bitcoin community.

Some examples:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/ann-ccminernet-the-bitcoin-investment-since-april-2015-1061770
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/bit-hash-simple-and-secure-way-to-invest-btc-1475698

Thank you.

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