Since we're cross-posting from slack...

This scammer warning I posted in slack applies less to forums, but may teach a newcomer a thing or two.

What I do want to share is how easy keybase.io makes verifying the authenticity of a message.

If you need to verify the identity of any Dash team member, just ask for a signature of some text and check it with keybase.

https://keybase.io is an awesome service!



from: https://dashnation.slack.com/messages/dash_talk/
The signup url, if you want to join it: https://dash-nation-invite.herokuapp.com/


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                         PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT
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Beware imposters asking for money or attempting to extract sensitive
information from you.

Scammers typically attempt to impersonate community members by creating
accounts with slightly modified usernames.

Scammers usually hide their behaviour using direct/private messaging.

Be aware of common scammer tactics including:
 - creating a sense of urgency
 - creating a sense of desperation
 - claiming you have a virus
 - claiming you have a problem that only they can help you with
 - claiming your information needs to be verified
 - asking for money
 - selling a blockchain.info account for money
 - many, many others.


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              PROTECT YOURSELF BY REQUIRING PROOF OF IDENTITY
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All Dash team members have accounts at keybase.io and can create signed
messages (like this one) which can easily be verified at
https://keybase.io/verify

Imposters cannot create signed messages.  If in doubt, ask them to sign
something supplied by you.  If they can't sign your message, let the channel
know!

Protect yourself, protect our community.

Happy New Year!

moocowmoo


This message may be verified at https://keybase.io/verify

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