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Topic: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) - page 15. (Read 265806 times)

legendary
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brb keeping up with the Kardashians
1. Account created within the last 3 months.
2. Low-medium message count with vapid posts
3. Use of a seemingly realistic first/last name as their forum account name
4. Signs posts with full name
5. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Lending (requesting a loan of course)
6. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Currency Exchange (PayPal, Liberty Reserve, Western Union)
7. Straight out of Newbie mode and selling gift cards of any kind

8. Any user blatantly claiming to be female
9. New user trying to sell an Apple iAnything
10. Sob stories asking for handouts

That might be a broad way to indentify a scammer since I fit all 10 and I am looking for investosr to invest real money (not btc) and sign up a contract with me.

You registered in August 2011.  Which 10 list items are you referring to?
hero member
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Alright, so I've been PM'd by a few people what red-flags to look out for since I have a pretty good track record of spotting scammers.  Sometimes I get it wrong, but better safe than sorry.  Anyway, watch out for the typical behavior from scammers who will usually fit at least two of the following characteristics:

1. Account created within the last 3 months.
2. Low-medium message count with vapid posts
3. Use of a seemingly realistic first/last name as their forum account name
4. Signs posts with full name
5. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Lending (requesting a loan of course)
6. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Currency Exchange (PayPal, Liberty Reserve, Western Union)
7. Straight out of Newbie mode and selling gift cards of any kind

8. Any user blatantly claiming to be female
9. New user trying to sell an Apple iAnything
10. Sob stories asking for handouts

There.  Pretty much in a nutshell how to spot a scammer.  There's still some finesse to spotting a scammer, but these rules will separate most of the wheat from the chaff, so to speak.  Oh, and I guess there's one more rule:

11. Never trust ANYBODY.  Except people who like big butts.  Because they can not lie.

Examples of posts that fit the pattern:

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/3btc-loan-to-repay-35-on-1129-121136 pat231
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/loan-to-start-a-uk-payment-gateway-119831 jackdavis1983
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/30-btc-loan-for-2-weeks-122082 hobo66.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/200-btc-10-for-1-month-invest-in-binary-trading-video-proof-attached-121998 Ssoftware
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-a-3-btc-loan-120233 Bitcoinscene
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/still-looking-for-loan-119871 ChrisNelson
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-25btc-loan-asap-30btc-payback-119384 CoinCleaner
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/requesting-a-4-btc-loan-119824 LionHeart
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/btcjam-loan-11420-btc-id-verified-118514 Gretchen

Current trend of the week:

Watch out for loan requests from accounts that "fit the description" that are ostensibly for some Bitcoin-related project.  I'm guessing they think that since it's supposedly going toward development it carries more weight than a loan request for a SR order.

That might be a broad way to indentify a scammer since I fit all 10 and I am looking for investosr to invest real money (not btc) and sign up a contract with me.
legendary
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brb keeping up with the Kardashians
i think scammer mostly wont reply properly for doubtful question

On the contrary, jackdavis1983 dragged out his thread for three pages before he suddenly "lost interest" in Bitcoin and stopped posting.  Coincidentally, that's about the same time it became clear he wasn't going to get any hand outs.  Funny how that works, isn't it?  Smiley
newbie
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i think scammer mostly wont reply properly for doubtful question ,

 Also we will get some keynote from the username or email address



 
legendary
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brb keeping up with the Kardashians
Thanks for including me

but in the mean time newbie in here also be good

every one here in the starting is newbie

but anyway its kind of good thread

Right, and I included you simply because the timing of your request, your post content, etc matches the cookie-cutter filters.  This doesn't mean you're a scammer -- you just fit the description.  In fact, if there are any lendees that fit the description that didn't turn out to be scammers, please post them here and we'll start a separate section for them.
newbie
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Thanks for including me

but in the mean time newbie in here also be good

every one here in the starting is newbie

but anyway its kind of good thread

legendary
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brb keeping up with the Kardashians
Added your informative thread in my list of defaulted loans above. This thread is almost sticky-worthy at the main marketplace section, especially if you would extend the guidelines to deal with all general dealing (goods, etc) and not only loans.

I only briefly touched on what to look out for with goods (gift cards, Apple iAnything) but most damage can be mitigated by using escrow when it comes to trading tangible items.  For coupon codes/gift cards that might be purchased with stolen CC info it's harder to avoid being scammed.  My advice would be to stay away from new accounts offering such digital goods and stick with established resellers.

I also added to the list of suspect threads/users in the OP.
legendary
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Away on an extended break
Added your informative thread in my list of defaulted loans above. This thread is almost sticky-worthy at the main marketplace section, especially if you would extend the guidelines to deal with all general dealing (goods, etc) and not only loans.
legendary
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brb keeping up with the Kardashians
Bump for relevancy.
BCB
vip
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BCJ
If your suit was successful you could recover you loss from his future revenue.  If that were me I'd rather cough up the bitcoin now rather then have my first paycheck docked every week to pay for something I did when I was young and stupid.

donator
Activity: 1057
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Cool.   At least that is something.

The problem I see with that is this:

1) A 19 year old kid living in his parents basement takes out multiple loans in BTC and stops making payments.

2) After 90 days of non-payment the account would be given to a collections agency to recover Bitcoins?
Is that what BTCJam is going to tell a collections agent? I want you to recover 200 Bitcoins?

3) The collections agency won't sue for anything under 5K US.  I don't know if they would even be able to recover Bitcoins or if they would even accept the job.

They can't put any liens on anything.  The kid has nothing.  Just takes his first ding of many to come on his credit report.

4) You never see your BTC again and even if they recover anything the recovery fees will eat most of it anyway.
BCB
vip
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BCJ
Yes.  I recently contacted them about this same issue and they replied that they will hand info over to a collection agency on behalf of lenders.
donator
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What does BTCJam do if someone defaults on a loan?

I see a few that I know are from deadbeats on this board.

Will BTCJam attempt to recover the funds from the scammer(s) via legal action?

All they did was collect people's ID and facebook page and a utility bill etc.  What do they do with that information if someone defaults?  Do they call the authorities?
sr. member
Activity: 448
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With every rule there is a exceptiong like BCB said, Some newbies are just a little misguided. The more known members should try to guide them in the right way. If they resist then let the onslaught begin lol.
full member
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Bitcoin is a food group.
Great info man, im sure some newer members will find it handy to reference.
newbie
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I was told the best way to gain trust is to reveal your name and not hide behind pseudonyms. But I guess having a business mind and wanting to get a business up and running straight away requires hiding your real name and not getting a business up and running until you have trolled for 3 months to pretend you don't want to run a business. Then have a sudden eureka moment and ask for a loan then???

Dont get me wrong advice to weed out scammers is a good thing but my way of spotting scammers is this

1) to buy real world products - thats a red flag for me because if they can't get FIAT loan from a bank/friend or family then a stranger shouldn't trust them either.
2) their loan wont be used to make money, but to purchase objects - second red flag as you have to ask yourself if they cant buy it themselves how will they repay.
3) just like number 1, but for sob stories such as hospital bills, car maintenance
4) they hide their real life info and have dodgy pseudonyms like nefarious and pirate.
5) their use of bitcoins has nothing linked to the community to make it a better place. but request a personal loan as appose to a community growing business loan.
6) they don't seem interested in bitcoin's future growth. they just want money.
7) they don't want to use a middle man like a respected community member or a service like BTCJAM

i do agree about the trolls/scammers using female identities to tug on guys heart strings for funds being a red flag. women in reality don't ask for loans, they get a man to do it in his name, take his funds in the divorce and leave him with the debt. lol

I think the drug, arms dealers, hackers, etc should remain anonymous with pseudonyms but anyone asking for loans or starting up a business should be open and honest about their identity. I know i'll repay my loans so I have nothing to hide and don't fear knocks on my door in the middle of the night.
BCB
vip
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BCJ
Great post.

For the record
1.  I have been scammed by an actual female!
2.  I 've had great trades with lots of newbees, so they are not all bad.

But the point is be cautious, ask questions, and just say no if something doesn't seem right.

Research the user's other posts and trades.  Do they have feedback.  (even that can be faked)
Also, GOOGLE is your friend.  Google their user name, google the paypal email BEFORE you send. 
You'd be surprised by what you fine.  The name or email on other scammer lists.  Also I've found more then a few paypal emails on a published list of hacked email accounts which is never a good sign.

legendary
Activity: 1554
Merit: 1222
brb keeping up with the Kardashians
Alright, so I've been PM'd by a few people what red-flags to look out for since I have a pretty good track record of spotting scammers.  Sometimes I get it wrong, but better safe than sorry.  Anyway, watch out for the typical behavior from scammers who will usually fit at least two or three (and sometimes even more) of the following characteristics:

0. Newbies, NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER NEWBIES, EVER. There are plenty of veteran members to do business with and ALWAYS use escrow. If you're a newbie and you're doing business with another newbie, there's a 100% chance that you will get scammed (or you're a scammer yourself).
1. New account (usually created within the last 3 months, plus or minus)
2. Low-medium message count with vapid posts of little to no contributory value
3. Use of a seemingly realistic first/last name as their forum account name
4. Signs posts with full name
5. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Lending (requesting a loan of course)
6. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Currency Exchange (PayPal, Liberty Reserve, Western Union)
7. Straight out of Newbie mode and selling gift cards/codes/Steam games of any kind
(they'll often be purchased with stolen CC info, leaving you holding the bag later on down the road)
8. Any user blatantly claiming to be female
9. New user trying to sell an Apple iAnything
10. Sob stories asking for handouts
11. Never send to a Bitmerch.com address for escrow!!!
12. Scammers will try to scam you out of amounts as little as BTC.001 or even less. Do not think that just because the requested amount is trivial that it's any more legit than a 1000 BTC loan request.
13. Any user who tries to get you to use escrow through Escrow.com is a scammer, PERIOD.

There.  Pretty much in a nutshell how to spot a scammer.  There's still some finesse to spotting a scammer, but these rules will separate most of the wheat from the chaff, so to speak.  Oh, and I guess there's one more rule:

13. NEVER DO BACKROOM DEALS VIA PM WITH NEW USERS. Make sure all deals are negotiated in the open forum for both public record and peer review.

Examples of posts that fit the scammer pattern:

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wtb-100000-xrps-with-btc-229987 angie (Pending, New acct + Wants to buy 100K XRP and wants to see your address that has the XRP, but when escrow comes up, he logs off and disappears)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/requesting-any-loan-amount-for-24hrs-max-with-10-interest-227927 personABCD (Pending, New acct + Loan req, has a small circle jerk of new users that he's ping-pong'ing fractional loans between)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/scammer-liberty-payout-221204 Liberty Payout (Scammer, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/1500-loan-for-2100-loan-payback-213754 Chalie215 (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/i-want-to-travel-214277 Waterberry (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/02-loan-untill-thurs-212603 badgerman (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/cyberstef-scammer-alert-188645 CryptoTrader (Scammer, New acct + Currency exchanging where you send first)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/n5btc-loan-188674 vivithemage (Pending, Old dormant account newly revived and asking for a loan)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/04btc-loan-for-2-weeks-186031 kidcudi09 (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/loan-2-btc-185898 ashleysly (Pending, New acct + Loan req + Signs with full name + Implied female)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/looking-for-a-0122-btc-loan-50-interest-2-weeks-183309 theblazehen (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/new-loaninvestment-request-181429 btc-escrow.co (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-loan-to-rig-180757 barneyss (Pending, New acct + Loan req, Highly implausible story)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/loan-requestlooking-for-long-term-1500usd-or-btcltc-equivalentloan-request-180246 Slix313 (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-185-btc-loan-173718 ionux (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/invest-your-bitcoins-with-us-up-to-5-profit-a-day-171031 StealthyDamn (Pending, New acct + Get rich quick scam)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/1-btc-loan-to-help-win-an-auction-173215 brie (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/small-trust-loan-172793 badgetman (Pending, New acct + Loan req for 2 BTC)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.1793008 Bitzing (New acct + Taking MP and not delivering BTC, More info, Credit goes to BCB)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-a-4-btc-loan-for-3-months-171613 nawazish1 (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wtb-4-btc-paying-via-paypal-gift-170446 zakolivers (Pending, New acct + Wants to buy BTC with PayPal. He uses a seemingly real first/last name as his username, so he's gotta be legit, right?)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wts-bitcoins-for-western-union-169922 vitalemontea (Scammer, New acct + Peddling digital goods/WU, More info)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/--165884 Flux79 (Pending, New acct + Gift cards)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/--168669 lucyhiggins (Scammer*, New acct + Wants you to link your bank account to his PayPal account)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/looking-for-a-15-btc-loan-167429 TreePot (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/4-btc-loan-166991 refta (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/looking-for-2btc-loan-166438 OMGBobMarley (Scammer, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/american-express-virtual-cards-166014 World Commerce (Pending, New acct + Reloadable CC)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/anyone-willing-to-sell-a-bitcoin-145234 RobertClemons (Pending, New acct + Attempting to buy BTC with Paypal acct that doesn't belong to him)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/looking-to-redefine-asic-163256 GoldenAngel (Pending, New acct + "Investment" req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/5-10-btc-loan-planned-over-2-3-months-164166 Xnives99 (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/looking-for-2btc-to-loan-payback-25-or-100-162204 DastanX (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Claims it was filled but probably won't provide a TxID)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/looking-for-1-btc-loan-2-week-10-161647 c0ikws (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/requesting-loan-of-10btc-will-pay-back-monday-april-1st-with-10-interest-159934 ChickaDee (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Man-in-the-Middle scam, alt of marketersales, More info, Credit goes to John (John K.))
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/looking-for-110-btc-for-avalon-85-ghs-batch-3-will-share-profit-of-one-month-159764 ffernandex (Pending, New acct + Loan req, I think this one was meant to be a joke though)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/amazon-giftcard-for-btc-158639 TheDarkBanker (Pending, New acct + Gift cards)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wts-5k-okpay-need-gox-or-btc-closed-157764 instaBoost (Scammer, New acct + Money exchange deals, iPhones for sale, More info)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/i-need-2btc-will-repay-25-btc-my-name-is-very-well-known-154761 BitPanda (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Loan filled by another new acct Surpbitcoin)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wts-7-bfl-singles-154010 rockso (Scammer, More info, Credit goes to Littleshop)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-to-borrow-10-btc-will-payback-20-when-it-mines-cancelled-due-to-a-hole-153203 Humanxlemming (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-up-to-10-btc-loan-will-pay-back-113btc-in-2-weeks-from-start-date-152965 MoneypakBuyer (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, More info)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wts-1600-microsoft-points-cards-143btc-152461 tacoman359 (Pending, New account + Microsoft Points)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/requesting-2-or-3-btc-loan-c-152120 Darkdata (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/1-btc-loan-request-151995 otown240 (Pending, New acct + Loan req, Nvm he was instructed to post a request by kjlimo as a matter of public record)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/23-btc-loan-request-every-little-helps-151563 bennybong (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-a-025-btc-loan-151398 whathe12 (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wts-100-starbucks-gift-cards-151195 kush1218 (Scammer, New account + Gift cards, alt of firstlady0524, More info, Credit goes to Blazr)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=94513.00 xavil (Pending, Possible attempt at a fraudulent private BTC purchase, Credit goes to BCB)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/1-btc-loan-needed-in-seals-with-clubs-poker-150569 paysafecardbitcoin (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-25-btc-installment-loan-closed-150349 Intueri (Scammer, More info, New acct + Loan req, Posting history seems to indicate a gambling habit)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/i-finally-found-the-loans-section-148593 UncleBuckRIU (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/looking-for-a-loan-146968 flavius (Pending)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-miniscule-2-day-loan-146788 d3adleavez (Pending*, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wts-microsoft-points-xbox-live-time-games-for-btc-146362 OrangeVonPurple (Scammer*, Possibly alt of marketersales, tacoman359, and OMGBobMarley. Went straight to selling XBoxLive points.)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/36btc-loan-for-sos-car-accident-with-repayment-with-65-interest-in-14-days-145505 RHCwebhosting (Pending*, Multiple red-flags on this one. Should be pretty obvious)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/1000-2000-of-btc-loan-145274 bluedye (Pending)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/swiss-post-box-loan-request-145219 nlovric (Pending, User appears to be legit)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/hewlett-packard-hp-pavilion-dv7-4110em-xe287eabed-repairs-loan-request-145225 nlovric (Pending)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-a-5btc-loan-147357 ironcross360 (Pending)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/i-need-a-loan-144992 ironcross360 (Pending)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/50-btc-3-rate-i-need-your-help-dear-user-145195 emma (Pending, May be legit, but as always use caution. See: http://forum.litecoin.net/index.php/topic,1179.msg6757.html)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/seeking-18875-loan-partnership-very-secure-profitable-144665 tldoctor (Pending, Now that he's had time to get a few posts in, it appears this is a legit user. His initial timing of the loan request was a bit alarming though)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-5-btc-loan-request-will-repay-8-btc-in-4-days-144559 hiddenoreo (Pending, New acct + Multiple loan reqs)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wts-40-amazon-gift-card-144582 jspring (Pending, Gift cards)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wts-amazon-25-us-gift-card-for-083-btc-142104 flatlinezor (Pending, Gift cards)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/no-subject-143883 tantienstar69 (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/looking-for-3btc-loan-143415 tantienstar69 (Pending*, vouched for by audiation)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-loan-14btc-15-btc-return-10days-142058 koelen3 (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/2000-target-gift-card-available-141424 claire (Scammer*, Loan requests (check!), MoneyPak (check!), gift cards (check!))
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=56835.00 SirChiko (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/borrow-me-a-bitcoin-144012 realityfalacy (Pending*, Might be legit but the timing of the loan request is suspicious)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/any-one-want-to-loan-me-50-btc-10-intrest-141739 realityfalacy (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-14-coin-loan-will-repay-at-16-in-two-days-141548 lakzo (Pending)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wts-20-or-50-gift-cards-in-exchange-for-bitcoins-info-inside-must-read-141456 uhnonamiss (Pending, more Giftcards for Bitcoins)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/looking-for-350-400-btc-loan-140690 ridgemont4 (Pending)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/130-btc-needed-140846 KJTetc (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/5btc-loan-request-1-week-10-140933 blakbeard (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/4btc-loan-needed-thanks-140531 raven666 (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/3btc-loan-repayable-on-wednesday-with-30-interest-added-141039 cardinalG (Scammer*, More info)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-100btc-loan-high-interest-potential-guaranteed-repayment-140049 cardinalG (Scammer*, More info)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/10-btc-loan-request-140095 AndrewJ (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/medical-marijuana-grow-150-watt-grow-lights-139935 constitution (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/asking-for-up-to-5btc-loan-returning-3day-in-a-2-4-weeks-139727 itai3856 (Scammer, More info)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/iphone-5-139257 tono18 (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/10-btc-loan-139398 tono18 (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/looking-to-play-the-market-137865 thomison360 (Pending)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88315.00 unkn0wn12 (Scammer*, More info)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/3-bitcoin-loan-closed-136346 furrycoat (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/closed-137633 SouthernComfort (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/closed-136941 JonMcAlpine (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/loan-me-2-btc-ill-give-you-documents-136785 chillywilly (Pending*, possible alt of cozz)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-loan-1-btc-or-ppusd-equivalent-fulfilled-130251 Ploni (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/25-btc-loan-needed-good-interes-repay-136282 marketersales (Scammer*, Accused of scamming then "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/140-coins-btcjam-loan-136306 teodor87 (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/looking-for-25-btc-loan-to-repay-in-one-week-at-35-btc-138807 shoopwooper (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/turmine-accel-project-need-multiple-investorsfinanciers-to-begin-next-week-135612 shoopwooper (Pending*, "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/15-btc-loan-135459 Marker88 (Pending, long-dormant 2011 account recently revived)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/in-need-of-a-loan-10-btc-high-returns-138131 Jakers (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/closed-need-20-50btc-loan-136749 Jakers (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/5-10-btc-loan-134835 Jakers (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/6-10-coins-needed-for-max-of-2-weeks-1-coin-interest-131217 swc1 (Scammer)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/btcjam-loan-btc-2500000-60-term-30-days-133052 leominer (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/looking-for-loan-of-just-3-btc-132983 AnonCard (Pending)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/btcjam-loan100btc-125-per-month-129567 SynOps (Pending)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/delete-130459 drakedog (Pending)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/requesting-30btc-loan-repay-in-4-weeks-20-129557 heart_mons (Pending*, User has had one successful loan of 5BTC before, but defaulted on another loan)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/60-btc-loan-rate-negotiable-134921 61197da925c1 (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-buy-72-gh-basic02-129615 61197da925c1 (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/1-btc-loan-to-be-repaid-12812-as-11-btc-129508 Dakster (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/4-bitcoin-loan-to-be-repaid-by-11222012-as-current-bitcoin-rate-12-per-coin-126470 Dakster (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/btcjam-loan-1020-investors-needed-133368 Roxyoursox (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/30-btc-loan-btc-jam-verified-lf-investors-128437 Roxyoursox (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/btcjam-bfl-little-single-128017 andrew12 (Old dormant account suddenly revived and now asking for a loan)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/looking-for-small-loan-of-5-btc-126819 pereiaex (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/loan-of-5btc-needed-127143 quirky53 (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/10-btc-for-15-btc-in-return-123435 Crookid (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/want-to-borrow-1btc-repay-11btc-one-week-120647 Metta28 (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/loan-seeking-15-btc-with-96-change-of-5-roi-in-less-than-24-hours-122729 RantinRave (Pending)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/quick-5-btc-loan-asap-122668 Serenity.Sapphire (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/3btc-loan-to-repay-35-on-1129-121136 pat231 (Scammer* though I suspect he's less a scammer and more likely just really bad at managing his money)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/loan-to-start-a-uk-payment-gateway-119831 jackdavis1983 (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/30-btc-loan-for-2-weeks-122082 hobo66. (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/200-btc-10-for-1-month-invest-in-binary-trading-video-proof-attached-121998 Ssoftware (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-a-3-btc-loan-120233 Bitcoinscene (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/still-looking-for-loan-119871 ChrisNelson (Pending*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-25btc-loan-asap-30btc-payback-119384 CoinCleaner (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wtb-17-btc-and-borrow-7-closed-121012 LionHeart (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/requesting-a-4-btc-loan-119824 LionHeart (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/btcjam-loan-11420-btc-id-verified-118514 Gretchen (Scammer*)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=99233.00 noobularkid (Scammer*)

* Account appears to have been abandoned once it was flagged as a scammer, or became apparent he wasn't getting a loan.

Please note that the accounts listed above aren't necessarily or automatically assumed to be scammers. They just fit the description, so to speak.

Examples of posts that fit the pattern that were successful:

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wts-amazon-balance-154985 Wardrick (Successful loan!, Little late on the payback, but he eventually came through, Ended up being a scammer anyway)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/asking-for-loan-of-2btc-for-2weeks-update-4-21-13-141182 hardup (Successful Loan!, 2.0 BTC, Several weeks late, but eventually paid back)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/looking-for-a-loan-of-05-btc-for-1-week-185004 bennett616 (Successful Loan!, 0.1 BTC, Ended up defaulting on another loan)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/looking-for-65-btc-with-5-interest-over-60-days-153274 Mosper (Successful Loan!, 15.0 BTC, but repayment had to be coerced from lendee , Turns out this was a scammer afterall https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/suspected-scammer-mosper-227232)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-10-btc-loan-for-a-week-for-5-closed-158761 shibaji (Successful Loan!, Used collateral, 10.0 BTC)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/btcjam-loan100btc-125-per-month-129567 SynOps (Pending, Due to the spike in exchange rate it's become difficult to pay back the entire amount borrowed at once, but SynOps appears to be making an honest effort of it, after further investigation, it appears SynOps was using a MITM scam, More info, Credit goes to Kelticfox Sonnyblack and Glooboy)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/4-btc-loan-141215 Currencevents (Successful Loan! 4.0 BTC, https://btcjam.com/listings/1573)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/small-loan-050btc-149335 Jenger (Successful Loan! 0.5 BTC)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/--137766 MoneypakTrader.com (Successful Trades!, Has completed a few successful transactions. As always, use caution, even when dealing with senior members)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/need-2-btc-12-days-136132 DPony13 (Successful Loan! 2.5 BTC, Ended up defaulting on another loan)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/looking-for-a-micro-loan-for-4-5-days-122658 xx78213 (Successful Loan! 0.2 BTC)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/5btc-for-one-week-at-10-funded-by-ffcitatos-123728 heart_mons (Successful Loan! 5.0 BTC, Ended up defaulting on another loan)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/2-btc-loan-rate-negotiable-134918 polymorphous (Successful Trade! 2.0 BTC)

TLDR: Be careful before you freely give away your coins. From the evidence collected here, you stand substantial chance of getting ripped off if lending to someone who fits the scammer profile.  If that chance is worth making an extra 1-10% on your money, I can't stop you.
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