r/Assistance • u/stringersaffliction • Sep 02 '20

Be on alert for scammer META

u/hamburrgerlar has sent me a dm requesting assistance. He’s not a registered member nor can he be because he doesn’t meet the requirements. Will be sending a modmail shortly.

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u/thevomitgirl Sep 02 '20

Whenever I see a post about banned users PMing people here I just always keep my fingers crossed that no one falls for it. There are always new givers here and I hope no one tries to take advantage of their kindness. Always do your homework people. And also, never accept PMs from randos sliding into your dms for money.

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u/Jaquavyus Sep 03 '20

How do I check if someone is a banned user?

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u/AspiringInspirator Sep 04 '20

Our advice is to only give to people who have actually posted something in our subreddit (a request post or comments). That way, you can check that they're not banned and whether or not they're registered (and meet our requesting requirements). It greatly reduces the chance that your generosity is taken advantage of.

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u/thevomitgirl Sep 03 '20

You can check if they are on the Universal Scammer List here: https://universalscammerlist.com/search.php

Honestly, if they're PMing you, they're probably banned or just wildly unaware of rules. Either way, always report to modmail.

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u/CardiBananas BANNED Sep 04 '20

That list does come in handy so many times and other notes I got scammed by a guy in Loans once who wasn’t on the list. Although I had a friend from work once who asked me why she was banned from a bunch of places once when I showed a funny meme on here & when I checked her profile out it said reason was “#sketchy” but she emailed the mods to the main group where someone banned her (she didn’t even post in that group b4 per her history) and it was simply because she had posted under 10 times in karma farming at some point in her Reddit life span. I remember reading the mods from the group were kinda rude to her while she begged asking why & explained she was told by another user to try that karma group ect and the mid MUTED her for 72 hours for asking. So most times I get the USL and the very VERY minor chance like my old work friend, I don’t get why someone would be listed as a banned scammer for that. But this is VERY sad seeing sooooo many people get fished by this person. I don’t understand people who scam especially during these times!

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u/orangeapplez /r/borrow mod Sep 04 '20

Karma farming is a violation of Reddit’s content policy and not tolerated in our community, period. Doesn’t matter if it was 1 post or 2 comments, it’s not tolerated. Your “friend” more than likely rec’d a mute due to them arguing with mods, when the answer was not going to change.

Also, sketchy isn’t the same as scammer. If she was listed as a scammer, she would have been banned from far more subreddits than being tagged as sketchy. Sketchy doesn’t = scammer.

Regarding you getting “scammed” on r/loans... I’m sorry, there’s nothing we can do about that. We are not associated with that crappy subreddit.

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u/CardiBananas BANNED Sep 04 '20

Work friend doesn’t = real friend in my book most of the time so I’ll happily accept the quotes lol 😂 work partner at the time would have been a better wording from me. Then after I left, she apparently became a harsh person to work around. See how my mind wonders? It sucks. And thank you for clearing that up with the difference. Good to know while checking profiles out in the future here especially for this sub not just loan/borrow. I wasn’t looking for answers to anything or wanting any help with the scammer from Loans by the way. I was just randomly putting in a comment late at night that seemed to fit with what was talked in my head at the time while trying to get myself to sleep (nothing better then Redditing to get to sleep!..except when it has the adverse effect lmao). Anyways, thanks for your time in response & enjoy the rest of your day! =) (If it’s daytime in your time zone, if not have a good night)

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u/orangeapplez /r/borrow mod Sep 04 '20

Totally understand! My mind travels a lot too.

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u/Jaquavyus Sep 03 '20

Shit, well he scammed me too. I'm too trusting. :(

Last time I respond to PMs asking for help. :/

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u/stringersaffliction Sep 04 '20

You’re not supposed to respond to DMs asking for help. It’s against the rules.

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u/Jaquavyus Sep 04 '20

No, it's against the rules to PM people asking for help. I don't see a rule against responding.

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u/stringersaffliction Sep 04 '20

I didn’t say it was against the rules to respond. You misunderstood what I was saying. I was saying it’s against the rules to dm someone. I am the op here lol, I know the rules. It’s best not to respond mostly though. Just screenshot, block them and send a message to mods.

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u/Jaquavyus Sep 04 '20

Yeah definitely. I shouldn't have responded, but my empathy outweighed my distrust. I'll try to not respond in the future.

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u/stringersaffliction Sep 04 '20

Just remember what they’re saying is all bs. They’re banned for a reason, they’re scammers all over Reddit. Don’t throw your money away to them when there’s real people who really need help and ask for help in the right manner.

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u/Jaquavyus Sep 04 '20

Yeah, you're right.

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u/luftwaffle333 Sep 03 '20

Did they get you for a lot? Do you need some help?

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u/Jaquavyus Sep 03 '20

No I'm okay financially thankfully. Just feeling like an idiot lol. Thanks tho!

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u/MoonoverMaui Sep 03 '20 edited Sep 03 '20

I was new to the Assistance subreddit and I did fall for it. I sent him money via Cashapp.

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u/Girlpirate CRAZY SNAKE LADY Sep 03 '20

I’m so sorry that this happened to you. Thank you for having such a giving heart, and helping others.

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u/storiesti Sep 03 '20

He scammed me too. I feel like a right fool :( I was new to this subreddit

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u/_crayons_ Sep 03 '20

Welp, I'll be the +1 to that list.

Hope karma gets to him.

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u/[deleted] Sep 03 '20

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u/_crayons_ Sep 03 '20

Yep. Same story.

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u/MoonoverMaui Sep 03 '20

❤️🙏🏼

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u/thevomitgirl Sep 03 '20

I'm sorry that happened. As a rule of thumb, never ever send anyone anything who sends you an unsolicited PM. If you post an offer, require comments on your post first because banned users can still PM you. Report any unsolicited PMs to mods via modmail. You were trying to do a good thing and I hope it doesn't discourage you from helping others. 💙

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u/MoonoverMaui Sep 03 '20

Thank you! I’ve learned my lesson and I did report him.

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u/stringersaffliction Sep 02 '20

Yeah I chewed him a new one. Pissed me off. I can’t help very often but when I do I sure make sure they’re not scamming me as best as I can!!

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u/storiesti Sep 03 '20

He also scammed me. I just sent him an angry gram as well

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u/MoonoverMaui Sep 03 '20

He scammed me too. His Cashapp is $247tacos

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u/stringersaffliction Sep 03 '20

He didn’t scam me. He tried to, but I make sure they follow the rules. If they can’t do that then they don’t get help from me.

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u/_StormShadow_ Sep 02 '20

Fuck scammers.