Scammers are using ads/photos from classifieds and reposting to Facebook
 

Scammers are copying photos/ads and reposting on facebook. It is happening more frequently in the last few weeks. Here is a screenshot of a FB ad that was stolen from Jason's ad here (SuperNovaSS). Note these scammers "hide" behind fake names and google voice phone numbers and are usually based overseas.

I propose making classified ads visible to paid members only to solve this problem.

Jose, thanks!


This has been brought up and talked about in the recent past. Let me get with Steve...

Good looking out Jose. Was is my deck that gave it away?

Jason

Jose, I will look into perhaps adding a watermark to pics. To do that I would need to add picture hosting which adds to site maintenance costs. I am waiting on hosting cost estimate. Not showing sale adds to non-contributing members would impact those selling because 75k guest and non-contributing members visiting the site monthly would no longer see classifieds ads.

It was a combination of the writing style, how the photo was taken, and yes the deck of course. I can always spot a JB ad from a mile away.
JB

Even just reading through Ebay headings. Many neat things you don't see everyday.

I too abhor this practice, but have also sold to new members (not necessarily paid members) that I believe created a profile here to specifically message me to buy something I have listed here, and no where else...

Anthony