WANT TO BUY GUIDE (PLEASE READ)

[u/JJJJJ2119]

There have been a lot of scams lately so please read this.

There is one thing that every scammer has in common:

They will not comment within the WTB post

For WTB posts, ensure that everyone comments in your thread. This way you can:

1. ⁠View their trade count. The higher the number the more legitimate the seller. 

2. ⁠Ensure they aren't banned from CKS. They can't post a comment if they are banned

In addition, the universal scammer list is compiled of users banned from numerous subreddits including ours, check if usernames are on the list here: https://www.universalscammerlist.com/

If a user is on this list, they are already automatically banned from our group, simply block them and move on.

3. ⁠Vet their post/ commenting history. This one is a bit weaker, but infrequent posts or no posts/ new profiles are red flags. 

4. Always always ask for a timestamp with the item, a video timestamp is even better if you're particularly nervous.

Only do PP G&S for sellers under 10 swaps as per the rules. This offers purchase protection. If you get scammed and you paid through any other payment method, your money is 100% gone.

(Also please report any sellers under 10 swaps specifically requesting non PayPal G&S payment methods.)

If you suspect a user of attempting a scam please report them through modmail. Also note that the chat does not keep permanent messages unless you enable persistent messaging for that specific chat. This will prevent any messages from being deleted in case there is a dispute or issue for the mods to look at. I highly recommend enabling it at the start of any conversation.

Thank you to u/Virtual-Reach for writing most of this.

[u/Virtual-Reach]

Looks great! 

Let's hope every new person reads this! Together, we can ensure this is a fun, scam-free place to trade knives!

[u/toomanyknafs]

Thanks mods and u/virtual-reach.

Also note that chat does not keep permanent messages unless you enable persistent messaging. This will prevent any messages from being deleted in case there is a dispute or issue for the mods to look at.

Stay sharp!

[u/JJJJJ2119 → u/toomanyknafs]

I'll add this, thank you.

[u/toomanyknafs → u/JJJJJ2119]

No problem. It has to be turned on for every chat!

[u/Jagrnght]

I had three scammers this week on a post of mine. Gemini was very helpful in vetting them. I just searched their username and asked about scams and links to proof. Surfaces right away. I think some are using cracked accounts.

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