Similar Usernames Attempting To Scam - Defaults Please Tag - page 3.

ruggedman_dan

legendary

Activity: 1012

Merit: 1000

We on P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney

Quote from: 1Referee on December 06, 2015, 06:13:19 AM

Just searched for 1Referee and found z1Referee : https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/z1referee-526890

Not sure what the purpose of that account is, but it's definitely weird. No posts and no activity.

Are you selling something?

Mitchell

copper member

Activity: 3948

Merit: 2201

Verified awesomeness ✔

Quote from: 1Referee on December 06, 2015, 06:13:19 AM

Just searched for 1Referee and found z1Referee : https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/z1referee-526890

Not sure what the purpose of that account is, but it's definitely weird. No posts and no activity.

Account is already banned.

1Referee

legendary

Activity: 2170

Merit: 1427

Just searched for 1Referee and found z1Referee : https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/z1referee-526890

Not sure what the purpose of that account is, but it's definitely weird. No posts and no activity.

hilariousandco

global moderator

Activity: 3990

Merit: 2717

Join the world-leading crypto sportsbook NOW!

Quote from: Sir_lagsalot on December 05, 2015, 05:57:31 AM

Why are there so many bitmain impersonators? Why not a staff member like Cyrus, Hilarious, Mitchell, Lauda, etc? Or even a trusted escrowed, so they can make a fake escrow trade?

Because we're not selling anything. They usually try impersonate people who are trying to sell something by PMing people who have shown interest or bidded on something. If I started trying to sell some goods then you can bet there will be someone trying to scam this way.

suchmoon

legendary

Activity: 3654

Merit: 8909

https://bpip.org

Quote from: Sir_lagsalot on December 05, 2015, 05:57:31 AM

Why are there so many bitmain impersonators? Why not a staff member like Cyrus, Hilarious, Mitchell, Lauda, etc? Or even a trusted escrowed, so they can make a fake escrow trade?

An escrow trade would be much harder to fake, it involves fooling at least two parties. Fake Bitmain account can just post a Bitcoin address or post a link to a fake site and hope to catch someone.

Sir_lagsalot

sr. member

Activity: 392

Merit: 251

Why are there so many bitmain impersonators? Why not a staff member like Cyrus, Hilarious, Mitchell, Lauda, etc? Or even a trusted escrowed, so they can make a fake escrow trade?

suchmoon

legendary

Activity: 3654

Merit: 8909

https://bpip.org

Quote from: mexxer-2 on December 05, 2015, 01:28:44 AM

Quote from: suchmoon on December 05, 2015, 01:15:16 AM

Can an avatar be used in an attempt to impersonate? This example is clearly just a troll but I found myself confused for a good minute until I finally managed to see the actual username.

https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/vertoe-232215

Looking at his sig and Personal message I believe he's just mocking you.

No kidding Grin

Quote from: Quickseller on December 05, 2015, 01:21:49 AM

Ehhh, I think giving negative trust based on avatar pictures may be a bit of a stretch. There are a fairly good number of avatars that are shared between a large number of users.

In addition to the above, it is fairly clear that he is protesting a viewpoint/stance of yours, and while I do not know the merits of his protest, I don't think anyone should fear getting negative trust simply because they speak out against someone.

With the above being said, it looks like that is probably a hacked account regardless, and has existing negative trust.

You're right. Emotional reaction. I have removed my trust rating as it may sound retaliatory and that wasn't my intention.

mexxer-2

hero member

Activity: 924

Merit: 1005

4 Mana 7/7

Quote from: suchmoon on December 05, 2015, 01:15:16 AM

Can an avatar be used in an attempt to impersonate? This example is clearly just a troll but I found myself confused for a good minute until I finally managed to see the actual username.

https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/vertoe-232215

Looking at his sig and Personal message I believe he's just mocking you.

Quickseller

copper member

Activity: 2996

Merit: 2374

Quote from: suchmoon on December 05, 2015, 01:15:16 AM

Can an avatar be used in an attempt to impersonate? This example is clearly just a troll but I found myself confused for a good minute until I finally managed to see the actual username.

https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/vertoe-232215

Ehhh, I think giving negative trust based on avatar pictures may be a bit of a stretch. There are a fairly good number of avatars that are shared between a large number of users.

In addition to the above, it is fairly clear that he is protesting a viewpoint/stance of yours, and while I do not know the merits of his protest, I don't think anyone should fear getting negative trust simply because they speak out against someone.

With the above being said, it looks like that is probably a hacked account regardless, and has existing negative trust.

suchmoon

legendary

Activity: 3654

Merit: 8909

https://bpip.org

Can an avatar be used in an attempt to impersonate? This example is clearly just a troll but I found myself confused for a good minute until I finally managed to see the actual username.

https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/vertoe-232215

EFS

staff

Activity: 3822

Merit: 2123

Crypto Swap Exchange

Quote from: minifrij on November 22, 2015, 09:01:24 AM

Quote from: fastdice.com on November 22, 2015, 08:54:40 AM

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This tends to happen quite a lot, the user has been tagged and will likely be nuked once a mod comes online. Don't worry too much about it.

It's already nuked.

minifrij

legendary

Activity: 2352

Merit: 1268

In Memory of Zepher

Quote from: fastdice.com on November 22, 2015, 08:54:40 AM

snip

This tends to happen quite a lot, the user has been tagged and will likely be nuked once a mod comes online. Don't worry too much about it.

fastdice.com

sr. member

Activity: 252

Merit: 250

Worlds fastest Dice Game - http://fastdice.com

Scammer posing as theymos
Here is full info
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1258899.new#new

Here is his profile
https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/theym0s-661490

It all started here
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/advertise-on-this-forum-round-161-1253630

More info
After a public post to a moderator, I get this in my message board.

Hi fastdice.com,
Thank you for following the auction rules and contacting me prior to placing a bid for advertising on Bitcointalk.
I am willing to accept your bids but ask that you place the amount bid in the below Escrow address :
1GqeP38r2hfAGKUYfxxxr2YbfJs9TTCt5u (Changed)
If you are successful at winning advertising slots the funds will be used for payment, if you are unsuccessful then the funds will be returned immediately.

AFTER I CALLED HIM OUT, I GET THIS

enjoy multiple neg feedbacks coming your way.
people will avoid your site like the plague by the time im done.

Stratobitz

legendary

Activity: 1022

Merit: 1010

Quote from: Mitchell on November 05, 2015, 05:18:35 AM

Both are already taken care off. Wink

Thanks Mitchell, I see that as one of the biggest risks is in the Marketplace Forums. Ive done many trades, selling equipment, also buying, many times with no escrow-- based on my Trust score. So was really surprised when the buyer/user said that they were contacted by the imposter account - looking to "close the deal".

Glad no one ended up falling for it- and from now on will add a disclaimer regarding this, to make sure buyers are making sure all PMs are from my account and not someone else.

Usernames with Os and 0s Is and ls are especially at risk.

Thanks again!

Strato

Xian01

legendary

Activity: 1652

Merit: 1067

Christian Antkow

Quote from: ?? on ??

I just wanna be on record in stating that I did not create that account to fuck with anybody. That said, who in their right mind would hate a Gleb. HAHAHA OTOH, a retard like Leroy Fodor would possible consider such action. HAHAHA
Come to think of it, the dude has serious mental issues given that he opted to choose a moniker he loathes. That's fucked up on so many levels. HAHAHA

Dude needs help.

suchmoon

legendary

Activity: 3654

Merit: 8909

https://bpip.org

Quote from: ?? on ??

I just wanna be on record in stating that I did not create this account to fuck with anybody. That said, who in their right mind would hate a Gleb. HAHAHA OTOH, a retard like Leroy Fodor would possible consider such action. HAHAHA

Come to think of it, the dude has serious mental issues given that he opted to choose a moniker he loathes. That's fucked up on so many levels. HAHAHA

It's funny how these socks quickly find their way to this thread.

Vod

legendary

Activity: 3668

Merit: 3010

Licking my boob since 1970

Quote from: lemipawa on November 05, 2015, 09:30:23 PM

here's one for Gleb

https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/gleeb-goomow-635578 Gleeb Goomow

You may want to nuke his posts too - he is just copy and pasting posts from other members.

lemipawa

legendary

Activity: 1708

Merit: 1006

here's one for Gleb

https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/gleeb-goomow-635578 Gleeb Goomow

Mitchell

copper member

Activity: 3948

Merit: 2201

Verified awesomeness ✔

Both are already taken care off. Wink

Stratobitz

legendary

Activity: 1022

Merit: 1010

https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/stratobitzs-322456

https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/stratobits-320652

Both imposter accounts based on my username.

It was brought to my attention when I was selling stuff. The imposters were contacting people in my sell thread basically saying "Send BTC Here".

I reported it. But accounts are still there.

Strato

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