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Sticky & Promotion Thread - Simple Rules for Posters!

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JohnLocke

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Posting Guidelines​

  1. Buyer-Only Contributions: Only post if you are an actual buyer. If you have not personally used a service, you are not permitted to comment on its functionality or effectiveness. We encourage thread creators to report any inappropriate or irrelevant posts to a moderator for review. Users found engaging in unreasonable behavior will be subject to a ban.

Online Scam Prevention​

  1. Approved Sales Threads: Do not purchase from any user who does not have a sales thread approved by a moderator, especially if it is marked as "advertising." Report any such threads immediately.

  2. Suspicious Offers: Avoid engaging with users who initiate contact with "PM me for details." This often indicates they are unwilling to disclose information publicly for a reason.

  3. Too Good to Be True: If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.

  4. Signature Links: Exercise caution when clicking on signature links, especially if the poster does not have an approved "Advertising" thread.

  5. Reversible Payment Methods: Ensure that your payment method allows for a chargeback in case the service or product provider does not fulfill their obligations. Avoid using PayPal personal payments, Western Union, or Bitcoin unless you are completely confident in the service.

  6. Document Communications: Keep a record of all communications, including chat and instant messaging logs.

  7. Research the Seller: Conduct a thorough online search for the seller's email address and other information to check if they have been involved in scams on other forums.

  8. Illegal Services: Avoid threads, private messages, or signatures promoting illegal services. Conduct proper due diligence before engaging in any transactions.

  9. Review Seller History: Check the seller's other posts and threads to see if there have been any complaints or negative reviews from previous customers.

  10. Approved Threads: Even if a user has an approved "Advertising" thread, conduct a full background check. Sellers may start with excellent service but become unreliable over time.

  11. Full Contact Information: Always obtain full contact details. Avoid conducting business solely through private messages, as it is easy for users to disappear if problems arise.

  12. Drop Shipping Caution: Be extremely cautious with drop shipping offers. Double-check all of the above points before committing to a purchase.

  13. Trust But Verify: Do not rely solely on a user's status, post count, or reputation as a guarantee of reliability. Apply all the above precautions regardless of the user's standing on OffshoreCorpTalk.
 
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