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You members report lots of posts that need attention, and we greatly appreciate that!
However, it is apparent that many don't know the difference between spam and scam.
Spam is unwanted and obnoxious advertising. It is not really harmful, just annoying.
Definition-
spam
noun: unsolicited usually commercial messages (such as emails, text messages, or Internet postings) sent to a large number of recipients or posted in a large number of places
spam
verb: spammed; spamming
transitive verb: to send or post spam to
spammed customers with discount offers;
spamming a message board
intransitive verb: to send or post spam
Here is an example of a spammer resurrecting an old thread to post his ad:
https://smith-wessonforum.com/141903325-post16.html
A Scam is a scheme to defraud; a swindle.
scam
noun: a fraudulent or deceptive act or operation;
an insurance scam
verb
scammed; scamming; scams
transitive verb
1: to deceive and defraud (someone)
2: to obtain (something, such as money) by a scam
Synonyms of scam >
Some of the scammers here are simply trying to get you to send them money quickly using a method that offers NO protection like PayPal Friends & Family, Zelle, or Venmo. They are usually advertising a really good deal.
We have had established member accounts hacked. They are NOT hacked here. Even I cannot see your password. I can reset it for you, but I cannot see your present password. People's email accounts get hacked. Use a STRONG password for your email account! If you see a really good deal offered by an old member, go slowly, especially if he demands an instant and unprotected payment method.
MOST of the scammers here answer WTB ads. Look through the WTB Forum for many scam alerts that show their answers to ads stating they know exactly where to find what you are looking for.
Use your heads, folks. Anybody, anywhere, can talk to you on the net.
However, it is apparent that many don't know the difference between spam and scam.
Spam is unwanted and obnoxious advertising. It is not really harmful, just annoying.
Definition-
spam
noun: unsolicited usually commercial messages (such as emails, text messages, or Internet postings) sent to a large number of recipients or posted in a large number of places
spam
verb: spammed; spamming
transitive verb: to send or post spam to
spammed customers with discount offers;
spamming a message board
intransitive verb: to send or post spam
Here is an example of a spammer resurrecting an old thread to post his ad:
https://smith-wessonforum.com/141903325-post16.html
A Scam is a scheme to defraud; a swindle.
scam
noun: a fraudulent or deceptive act or operation;
an insurance scam
verb
scammed; scamming; scams
transitive verb
1: to deceive and defraud (someone)
2: to obtain (something, such as money) by a scam
Synonyms of scam >
Some of the scammers here are simply trying to get you to send them money quickly using a method that offers NO protection like PayPal Friends & Family, Zelle, or Venmo. They are usually advertising a really good deal.
We have had established member accounts hacked. They are NOT hacked here. Even I cannot see your password. I can reset it for you, but I cannot see your present password. People's email accounts get hacked. Use a STRONG password for your email account! If you see a really good deal offered by an old member, go slowly, especially if he demands an instant and unprotected payment method.
MOST of the scammers here answer WTB ads. Look through the WTB Forum for many scam alerts that show their answers to ads stating they know exactly where to find what you are looking for.
Use your heads, folks. Anybody, anywhere, can talk to you on the net.
