FYI to everyone in this thread, I was so happy to "win" my bitcointalk ad, I didn't check the username close enough before getting scammed for 3.6 btc:
Thank you for your recent bid to advertise on Bitcointalk, Round 148
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1011790.02 @ 1.8
I am pleased to advise you that your bid has been successful for 1 X advertising slots on Bitcointalk.
Total due : 3.6
BTCPayment address : 1MxUUsWjqCAE169sA1e8ZoqNXV4JvVcBmG
In line with auction rules can you please ensure funds are sent within 24 hours of notification -
You must pay for your slots within 24 hours of receiving the payment address. Otherwise your slots may be sold to someone else, and I might even give you a negative trust rating. I will send you the payment information via forum PM from this account
After funds have been transfered please inform me of the transaction I.D, after funds have been confirmed you will then be forwarded a link and password to access the information required for your advertisment to go live.
Should you require any additional support then please feel free to contact me directly.
Thanks
Theymos, can we get a ban on this guy? Theymfos ? To protect others in the future?
100% on me for this one, I'm an idiot, should have read closer, but it's a creative vector IMO should be closed. Directly taxing those that are buying ads here...