Be careful, guys!

[Abyssinian28]

Got a fishy TA this morning.

If you got an above average offer today, check the e-mail you might reply to (it will be pretty obvious), then check the e-mail against the Dizpins reference center, then check the Pinpics ID, and notice that all their traders just happen to be the most holy of Grails. Like...ALL of them.

I don't know if they're fishing for sharks, just trolling, or (the worst case scenario) trying to scam people out of pins. Just don't send anything out without doing your research first, no matter how excited the offer made you. Sometimes a thief will grab as many pins as they can in a single shot, then close up shop.

They actually replied to me, trying to explain their e-mail, but I just don't buy it (too many encounters with trolls). I can always apologize if I'm wrong and someone vouches for them. But all three things combines made it pretty darn fishy to me...

Just don't want anyone stolen from. Trade smart and safe, guys!

 

[Goren1818]

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Abyssinian28]

No problem- there's another, older thread on this, as well (made earlier today). Worth checking out, it talks about the trolls in the community.

 

[Archon_Turtle]

Unfortunate. I guess no fan base is safe from trolls and scammers :/

I have lots of experience with this in the action figure world.

 

[Molly]

A note for newer traders, or simply those that may not know....you can always get someone here to act as a go between for your higher value trades. If someone isn't willing to do that, they were probably going to rip you off so its best that you couldn't make it happen. There are several people that are more than happy to work as an escrow agent for you, just ask around and make sure you to with a trusted source with a lot of positive feedback.

Be safe out there kids!

 

[Boog1981]

Fishy. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Pixie and pooh]

Seems like a scam. Thanks for the info!

 

[silvercreek]

Yikes, thanks for the heads up!