Maybe it should become standard practice to follow every trade, even if done by Pm, by posting on the trade thread - "sold to forum name/real name"
That way, both parties are Publicly named in the deal. If the deal seems to have gone sour, post in the thread a gentle reminder, again in the public domain.
It seems that these scammers rely on the good nature of others both in the original deal & in not publicly naming them after - make it out in the open from the start & it may deter many of the offenders - maybe.
That way, both parties are Publicly named in the deal. If the deal seems to have gone sour, post in the thread a gentle reminder, again in the public domain.
It seems that these scammers rely on the good nature of others both in the original deal & in not publicly naming them after - make it out in the open from the start & it may deter many of the offenders - maybe.