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October 09, 2012, 05:45:24 AM
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Updates to scammer list, added a link to Mike30's scammer list.
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September 16, 2012, 07:13:09 AM
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The link to the papermoney doesnt work tho - doesnt exist from here.

OOps, link corrected. It's http://print.printcoins.com/
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September 16, 2012, 12:34:58 AM
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I sold a couple on ebay to "try it out" - not been long enough to see if I've been scammed though.

The link to the papermoney doesnt work tho - doesnt exist from here.
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September 14, 2012, 09:36:55 PM
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eBay is a pretty dangerous place to buy or sell bitcoins. It's especially dangerous for sellers. In an effort to help protect buyers and sellers I'm starting a list of eBay scammers. Please post your additions to the list. Scammed party may remain anonymous. Scammers may not.

The primary intention is to protect people but there is also a secondary intention, to give butthurt buyers and sellers an opportunity to make it right. Sometimes, shit happens. It's never too late to make it right.

ScammerParty ScammedScammer isBTC InvolvedReal LossesNotes
starspangledreamsPRIVATEbuyer3$70.00 USDDigital delivery - reversal payment just after positive  feedback was posted.
jdandizaPRIVATEseller2$37.80 USDNever sent coins. Gave eBay another sellers transaction ID claiming it to be his. Currently unresolved.
anelogiPRIVATEbuyer11 BTC/Seller feesStolen account. PayPal chargeback. Digital Delivery.
31mcatPRIVATEbuyer11 BTC/Seller FeesImmediate PayPal Charge back after digital delivery.
dirk58454PRIVATEbuyer33 BTC/Seller FeesChargeback nearly 3 weeks after sale. Digital delivery.
jeenojangbongPRIVATEbuyer0Seller FeesStolen account. Seller realized it, reported to PayPal.

Other scammer lists....
Mike30 has an automated form set up  at http://3lay.com


Digital delivery of coins on eBay is a sure way to get scammed often. If you're selling on eBay switch to selling paper currency. You can ship them media mail for about $2.70 with DCN using the PayPal shipping interface. Be sure to only ship to verified addresses. Never let a new buyer talk you into digital delivery. Selling smaller amounts is safer. Do your best not to be the low hanging fruit that scammers seek out. Your coins will sell no matter what ridiculous fees your charging (Trust me on that).

Here is a site which can help you print paper bitcoins. He makes the source available, I suggest you download it, edit it, and run it locally. http://print.printcoins.com/ check out the "print your own" link. Be sure to kick the guy some coin.
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