Some guys don't even want to make a simple call. If I am buying I like to make a voice call to get a feel for the individual if I am not already familiar with them. Anything helps these days.
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Scammer Prevention, My way of Not Getting Burned
- Thread starter bfloyd1095
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while there are some on AGN I have come to know I am not going to tell some stranger how to get to my house,
I trust my government a hell of lot more with my safety and privacy than I do a stranger
I like to meet in “safe places” if it’s going to be a face to face, video chat is okay don’t mind
regular PayPal doesn’t bother me if the extra 3% is a hit then split the bill
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You can always ask for a mailing address. And full name Google map their address. Use a background check site. I have done this with a few purchases. Its worth the couple of $$$ if they won't give you this information buy somewhere else. You may find out things that they may not want anyone to know lol
Most transactions are done 100 or 1000 miles away. And with a name, City zipcode or state anyone can be checked.
Most transactions are done 100 or 1000 miles away. And with a name, City zipcode or state anyone can be checked.
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Phone call - my best bet. Maybe even a couple of them. Trust your instincts. We tend to forget that we can innately tell a lot from a simple conversation. It's society that tell us to "not judge" and "give a pass..." whatever other litany of excuses. Ask a few questions, nothing too personal, but you'll quickly feel if someone's being honest or if they are indeed fishing for a victim. My mom always called it an "uh-oh" feeling. Trust it.
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Yuuup, providing your fleaBay member name / link is definitely a great added reassurance!
I've been on there since 2002, but used 'Crown-City-Customs' - which was my local/state/federal filed business name..
I'd always give that out too. As mentioned, that 'score' is a make it or break it number for buying and/or selling.
I finally just changed my account name on there, and you guessed it, it's: "dirty-dovi"
Sam -
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Phone calls & Physical addresses are the best!
I've been doing/using both of them for as far back as the early/mid 90s, - When we had things like The Swap Sheet [paper rag before Craigslist] and other mags/papers..
While I suppose that sort of info could potentially be used nefariously, 9 times outa' 10, it's no big deal.
I'm a big fan of using Google Earth / Satellite also.. I look up addresses all the time.. Then slide around the towns, cities, etc. that are near by - just to check places out.
It's like going on free mini vacations. hahaha
'Background searchers / People searchers' can also be a great source of info when checking things out, but I rarely ever feel the need to do that..
Definitely a nice option to have though - So good idea mentioning that!
Sam -
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