I know Snarf, I have seen your sac... but let's focus on the topic at hand (no pun)...

LOL! There is too much funny in this thread....OK?!

As fun as this thread may be...ok. I think we should all realize one thing. Not all scam artists live in tree houses in Cameroon ok. Like Scarab noted, lots of people and newbees will be caught. And to think any of us are safe is ridicules at best. There are people out there that could fool any one of us.

Guys and gals please make sure about facts and try to stay clear of buying from people you don't know. If a deal seems too good to be true then it probably is.

Don't be greedy, be mindful

OK

I agree with Onyx. And these guys are evolving their scams every day, so that get more people to fall for it.

I know someone that did the online ABSA detail verification scam thing. They are knowledgeable enough to see the obvious ones, but not enough to check that the link they are clicking is NOT and ABSA link, even though everything looks to be on the up and up. They lost R150 000 in the process.

But yes, deal with people you trust and know. People that have a reputation for good service. It makes it hard for new comers to be trusted, but in time, if you stick around, people will trust you as well.
I am also on the carbonite classifieds forum. And there we have an iTrader system, where you can rate people based on the service they give. Perhaps we can do something on here as well.

That is a solid plan +1 to you sir.

Will have a chat to D when he is back from his on night in bangkock hehehe
A rating system for buyers and breeders is a must and a bonus to our little communal of 8 legged freaks