Thoughts on making sellers put photo with date and username on sales threads?

I think using email address as the login ID helps hackers. Once they get an email address and reused password combination, they can go searching for places where that combination is good.

On sites where I can, I select a unique username that adds another layer someone would have to guess. In combination with 2-part authentication and strong passwords, it should stop all but the most determined and sophisticated scumbags.
 
If you're worried about getting scammed, how about not giving in to compulsion and desire and making an unprotected purchase from someone you have never dealt with?

Also, if you don't want your accounts hacked and don't want to keep track of passwords, maybe try a password manager site like LastPass to handle all of your logins?
 
Bloodloss said:
If you're worried about getting scammed, how about not giving in to compulsion and desire and making an unprotected purchase from someone you have never dealt with?

Also, if you don't want your accounts hacked and don't want to keep track of passwords, maybe try a password manager site like LastPass to handle all of your logins?
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I think many of us are prone to overlooking both obvious and subtle warning signs when the thrill of the hunt is upon us. That's why we need reminded to check the compulsion and ask questions of ourselves before completing a deal.

I bought a BR Bumblebee on another forum on an impulse because it was a great deal and a very cool little tool. After I paid, I realized I did not do my due diligence. Fortunately, the results were successful, but the memory helps me keep myself in check.
 
Bloodloss said:
If you're worried about getting scammed, how about not giving in to compulsion and desire and making an unprotected purchase from someone you have never dealt with?

Also, if you don't want your accounts hacked and don't want to keep track of passwords, maybe try a password manager site like LastPass to handle all of your logins?
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In reference to your first statement, that’s why we have a feedback system. Hackers are hacking accounts that may have 100+ positive feedback.. of course people are more likely to make unprotected purchases to someone who has the reputation on these forums as a trustworthy individual.

Even before the influx of hackers I don’t think anyone was rushing to send $200 bucks to a new member with no feedback and wanting friends and family.
 
Anderdale said:
In reference to your first statement, that’s why we have a feedback system. Hackers are hacking accounts that may have 100+ positive feedback.. of course people are more likely to make unprotected purchases to someone who has the reputation on these forums as a trustworthy individual.

Even before the influx of hackers I don’t think anyone was rushing to send $200 bucks to a new member with no feedback and wanting friends and family.
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Exactly this. We should be implementing measures to keep the community safe by keeping scammers out, not blaming fellow members for relying on what the positive feedback system was designed for.
 
Cosmik001 said:
Why is 2-factor authentication nonsense? It requires an additional verification step for any new device that is attempting to login to a user's account. The scammer would need to have access to both the user's email and BF login credentials. While it is possible that the scammer has access to both, it would greatly reduce the number of scam posts that are happening nearly daily. Another option is to require several security questions to be answered if a login is attempted from a new IP.
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It is not that it doesn't work. But, it is an inelegant solution that requires yet more steps and complexity.

I would like to see a return to basics. For instance when was the last time we hanged anyone for intellectual theft? And clearly, we shouldn't have to walk around with dozens or hundreds of passwords, what we need is an un-hackable super credential that grants us access to everything that we are authorized to use; whether it is your PC or phone, online accounts, or even a nuclear launch button. Once you are identified as you, you gain automatic access to everything that has been authorized for you. No passwords, 2nd factor authentications, or even a secret Water Bufflao lodge handshake.

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If a member is asking for FF that member should not expect to get paid ASAP . There should be a window of at least 2HR . With the first I take getting the Item . It’s only fare and reasonable to ask with all the issues going on .
 
bax229 said:
A cautious buyer could also request to speak with the seller, on the phone, before sending a payment. I wouldn't mind that, if it makes them more comfortable. Good communication is the key to a smooth transaction.
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This is actually great advice. Just asked to call the seller for the last knife I bought to make sure they were in the US. 2-3 minutes and I knew the person was a knife nut and who I was dealing with was legit.
 
I think what I’ll do is print out my avatar picture and place it behind the knife in one of the photos. Can’t exactly photoshop THAT so easily… but it might scare away potential buyers. ;)
 
Paratrooper06 said:
Okay everyone, here is a sample of how I’m going to do things. When I sell a knife, this will be the cover photo. If this isn’t included, it isn’t me. 😁
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But now I really badly want to not buy this knife. Psychotic teenagers should not be encouraged.
 
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