SOURCE CHECKS 101 (or How NOT to get Scammed)Copy

[D7M]

^come to think of it, his screen name literally means, greed for money.

ironic, huh?

[T-MOS]

Just noticed one of the daily contributors with to this section with well over a thousand posts was banned as a scammer.

That was the main influence for making this thread.

that is why it is VERY important to get ANY source checked by VETS/MODS as SCAMMERS know how to lay low and fit in to gain trust then they strike like a snake !!

[Swifto]

my bad.

how do i contact admin?

You can use the one on one with the staff, or PM him/her directly.

[CptAmericaX]

Anyone else feel this should be a sticky?

[spittin' 'n cussin']

Anyone else feel this should be a sticky?

i feel this should be common sense. too many stickies. maybe a separate "new bro" section

[CptAmericaX]

ur right spittin but, they never think to look i mean this is the kind of post if we could just find a way to get them to read it! it would save alot of Bs posts

[DEE151]

Are you NEW to the world of steroids ?

Are you impatient about finding REAL steroids online?

Are you asking for sources in your posts? Or posting your email address in hopes some NICE guy will contact you and sell you illegal substances without knowing who you are or if you are Law Enforcement?

If you answered YES to any or all of the above questions, then YOU my friend are a prime candidate for getting scammed !

Scammers prey on NEWBIES like you because they know you don't know how things work in the online world of Steroids. They know you are in a hurry and want to find them as quickly as possible without waiting around

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PREVENT GETTING SCAMMED!!

1. NEVER ask for sources in ANY post you make in the open forums

2. NEVER put your email address in ANY post in the open forums

3. NEVER look like you are impatient to find a source or to have your source checked

4. NO legit source will EVER contact you to offer you illegal substances (can you see how much sense that would NOT make?) SO , ANYONE that contacts you with ANY reason saying that they have a source, will be LYING to you and trying to SCAM you !!

5. IF any member of this board contacts you offering any source, you should immediately forward that to *ADMIN* so that we can get rid of them from this board

6. From time to time, someone creates a ROBOT account and posts what may look like a Legitimate Website to sell Steroids. These are 100% SCAMMERS. They get on here in hopes that newbies will fall for them since they look like a legit website!! NEVER buy from a website that posts on the open forums as this Site would NEVER allow a site to advertise ILLEGAL substances here. BE WARNED !!

THE ONLY WAY TO GET A SOURCE CHECK

1. You must be a member of this board in good standing for a minimum of 45 days.

2. You must have a minimum of 100 quality posts. (postwhoring doesn't count)

3. Then and ONLY then, you can PM a WILLING VET/MOD to ask about your source. (DO NOT ask in the open forum for them to PM you!)

4. NEVER order anything without getting your source checked by the VETS/MODS. DO NOT count on other members to give you references as scammers will OFTEN make multiple accounts in order to give out references for themselves.

5. DO NOT settle for just ONE source check. There have been dishonest mods/vets in the past, so make sure you get confirmation from at least two or three VETS/MODS BEFORE you ever order anything online.


IF you can not follow these guidelines, then you are setting yourself up to be scammed. Do NOT come crying to this board if you have been scammed after you chose not to follow these steps.

so are you saying that you can let me know that if my source is good to go?

[Matt]

Just noticed one of the daily contributors with to this section with well over a thousand posts was banned as a scammer.

I have a feeling he's not the only one.....

[jamyjamjr]

I have a feeling he's not the only one.....

yea well, these are hard times.. economy sucks.. everyones out to fcuk everyone else

[gymnerd]

Who was it that was banned as a scammer?

[SeXc1985]

so i can ask a adim/vet etc if the gear im about to purchase from a certain source is legit if i have 45days 100 posts minimum is this correct?

[jamyjamjr]

so i can ask a adim/vet etc if the gear im about to purchase from a certain source is legit if i have 45days 100 posts minimum is this correct?

that's all predicated on the vet, but yea, that's the minimum

[higherdesire]

He was always cool to me but thinking back to some of our exchanges I cant say it surprised me.

I got real surprised!

[T-MOS]

so are you saying that you can let me know that if my source is good to go?

I can't , but a willing VET/MOD can if they choose to.

You would need to PM them and ask if they would be able to give you a source check

[T-MOS]

Who was it that was banned as a scammer?

If you look for Mammon, you will see the answer to your question.

[T-MOS]

so i can ask a adim/vet etc if the gear im about to purchase from a certain source is legit if i have 45days 100 posts minimum is this correct?

Yes, once you reach the required minimums, you can PM a willing VET/MOD and ask if they can give you a source check.

Keep in mind, those are minimums and totally at their discretion to give or not give.

Best to look at the signatures at the bottom of their posts. Like mine states that I do NOT do source checks.

[Big]

Yes, once you reach the required minimums, you can PM a willing VET/MOD and ask if they can give you a source check.

Keep in mind, those are minimums and totally at their discretion to give or not give.

Best to look at the signatures at the bottom of their posts. Like mine states that I do NOT do source checks.

mine states the same. it's a shame that about a dozen people a day don't bother to read that and still pm asking for one.

[T-MOS]

mine states the same. it's a shame that about a dozen people a day don't bother to read that and still pm asking for one.

I have found that it seems they don't even have that feature turned on in their user CP so they can't even see out signatures.....

[higherdesire]

Where are those statements located? I do not see them when I look at your posts? THanks.

[T-MOS]

Where are those statements located? I do not see them when I look at your posts? THanks.

Signatures are at the bottom of EVERY post of the Vets/mods/ monitors

but you have to have it turned on in your user cp to be able to see them

i think it should be automatically on......This is what mine says:


*NO SOURCE CHECKS*
____________________________
FOR CYCLE ADVICE
Please Provide Your Complete Stats
**Age-Height-Weight-Bodyfat %- Goals- Previous Cycles- PCT**
____________________________
ALL INFORMATION PRESENTED HERE BY T-MOS IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY
WWW.PROBODYBUILDING.COM
~ T-MOS ~

[higherdesire]

So I look under user cp and do not see where to turn on signatures?

[Big]

Where are those statements located? I do not see them when I look at your posts? THanks.

look for an option in your User CP to turn on signatures.

[Big]

So I look under user cp and do not see where to turn on signatures?

interesting, start a thread in the "message board problems" section and we'll let admin know.

[scerpico22]

T, great post! STICKY this!

[T-MOS]

User Cp

edit options

half way down that page; THREAD DISPLAY OPTIONS

click the box for Show Signatures, Show Avatars, Show Images

[scerpico22]

wow. mammon huh...i always thought he gave solid advice...what a douche.

good catch guys...

[higherdesire]

Got it T, Thanks again. It is like a whole new world now!

[T-MOS]

^^ that's what I am here for...... To Protect and Serve.....LOLOL

[DEE151]

I can't , but a willing VET/MOD can if they choose to.

You would need to PM them and ask if they would be able to give you a source check

so how would i know if i come across a VET/MOD
i had mammon on my page until now he gave me some good advice and led me to a site for PCT that is cheaper than AR. and i would like to get this site check out be for i order from them

[T-MOS]

so how would i know if i come across a VET/MOD
i had mammon on my page until now he gave me some good advice and led me to a site for PCT that is cheaper than AR. and i would like to get this site check out be for i order from them

Look for the members with the BLUE or GREEN names

if you go to the main forums page, and scroll down to the bottom, it will show you who is online and the names will be in color

Mammon did give decent advice, but he was here for one reason only and that was to steal money from unsuspecting members

we tend to frown upon that here............

[jbm]

I thought mammon was here to help newbies and give advices.

[ricanmafia]

On my first day i got contacted to buy some shit I migth have it saved im gonna check let's end the cycle of the scammed newbees!!!!!!!

[gymnerd]

If you look for Mammon, you will see the answer to your question.

That really sucks he really seemed like a solid dude. I guess you just never know good looking out T.

[Charger527]

Just because someone offers you a source does not mean they are a scammer, obviously judge it on your relationship with the member. Its always a risk sending money to someone you dont know.

Personally id try to stay away from online sources.

[T-MOS]

Just because someone offers you a source does not mean they are a scammer, obviously judge it on your relationship with the member. Its always a risk sending money to someone you dont know.

Personally id try to stay away from online sources.

If you can not confirm ANY source by a VET/MOD, no matter WHO gives it to you then you should NOT use that source or you are taking your own chances on getting scammed

You are however free to give your money to whomever you choose, we are just trying to protect the members here from the crooks

[Charger527]

If you can not confirm ANY source by a VET/MOD, no matter WHO gives it to you then you should NOT use that source or you are taking your own chances on getting scammed

You are however free to give your money to whomever you choose, we are just trying to protect the members here from the crooks

100% agree i just dont want members who are honstly trying to help other members out to be labled as scammers, as i have been given two good sources from members on this site, even though i did not need them, i tried them both and they where not scams.

[Twist]

Who is a scammer? where are you seeing this I am missing something.

[T-MOS]

Who is a scammer? where are you seeing this I am missing something.

just follow the rules and guidelines, and you will be fine !!

[Big]

100% agree i just dont want members who are honstly trying to help other members out to be labled as scammers, as i have been given two good sources from members on this site, even though i did not need them, i tried them both and they where not scams.

Why would you try two sources you don't even need?

[Charger527]

Why would you try two sources you don't even need?

Because in Aus sources are hard to come by so its good to have few backups, plus one was offering something which my regular source does not have and im keen to try it later on down the track.