[NO-BS GUIDE] HOW TO STAY SAFE!

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Let’s get real. This section of the forum has seen a huge rise in scammers over the years. Same fraudsters, new aliases. Banned users just come back with alt accounts, trashing sellers and spreading low-quality garbage that turns this place into a nightmare.
To the mods, you can do whatever you want with this thread—pin it, move it, edit it, delete it—your choice. It’s not about me. This post is for the people who lurk, who buy and trade here often. The least you can do is leave it up so everyone can have a chance to protect themselves and minimize the risk of getting ripped off.

For the "future" buyer: 
If you skip this, you’re responsible for whatever happens. If things go south, it’s on you. We have two types of people here.

 

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2. Those Who Haven't Been Scammed.

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You have this to choose: 

1.1 The Risky Option.
Sometimes, a seller won’t want to use a middleman for various reasons. Maybe it takes too long, or it’s a limited-time deal, or some other “reasonable” excuse. You still want to go through with it? Fine. But before you do, do your homework on the seller.

• Check their profile thoroughly. Go through their threads and posts, read their feedback, and dig into their reputation.
  
• Look for scam reports against them and see what others have to say.
  
• Investigate their connections—are they partnered with anyone sketchy?
  
• Don’t trust vouches blindly. Some people just give vague overviews without verifying the service. Ask for proof.
  
• Analyze those supporting them. What do they offer? What's their behavior like?
  
• Always trust your gut. You’ve got tools to research users, so use them. Don’t just throw your money at someone and hope for the best.
  

Key: Anyone can be a scammer—whether it’s an account that was created a minute ago or someone with years of rep, awards, and vouches. Just because someone’s been around doesn’t mean they can’t rip you off with bad products or an outright scam.
If you spot something fishy, report it. You’re helping the whole community by doing so.
 
1.2 The Safer Option.
If you care about your money and time, just use a middleman—even for small transactions. From the shadiest sellers to the top-rated ones, you have a right to protect yourself.
The forum has reliable MMs like @Liars (thread) and @Lucas (thread) who have been around for a long time. Talk with the seller and the MM to agree on terms that make everyone comfortable. Yes, MMs usually charge a fee, but it’s a small price to pay for peace of mind. Better to pay a bit upfront than to lose everything later.

Pro Tips for a Safe Deal:

• Record your conversations.
  
• Take screenshots of transactions.
  
• Keep every piece of info—transaction IDs, agreements, everything.
  
• If things go wrong, you’ll have all the evidence needed to file a dispute and get help from the forum staff.
  

Don’t be blinded by flashy threads and empty promises. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

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2. Those Who Have Been Scammed.

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If you’ve already been scammed, you can either, accept it happened, or file a scam report. There’s a guide on how to file a report properly, follow it and check the rules. If someone’s already reported the same seller, don’t clutter their thread. Open your own report.
Don’t drag things out—keep it simple, provide the proof, and let the staff do their job. If you can, try to resolve it directly with the seller. Stay active and meet deadlines given by the moderators.

That’s it. Stay safe, use common sense, and don’t let yourself get burned. The tools to protect yourself are there—use them.

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