Maybe Texags should consider a vetted seller tag. I guess they would have to make sure there is no liability to Texags.

The people getting scammed aren't even buying from posters now (95%+ of the time). It's them not verifying who is reaching out to them is who they say they are.

Yes that just happened to me. I got scammed trying to buy here. Someone reached out to me by texting me directly. I thought it was the poster but now realize it wasn't. Beware.

I don't say this to blame anyone, but it really greatly enhances security if users would pay the $5/month in order to unlock private messaging. I don't like putting my phone number in posts and prefer DMing. Nobody can pretend to be me in DM's and scam money.

Midnight Yale said:

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I don't say this to blame anyone, but it really greatly enhances security if users would pay the $5/month in order to unlock private messaging. I don't like putting my phone number in posts and prefer DMing. Nobody can pretend to be me in DM's and scam money.

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It's a good idea but still have to be vigilant.

I've put up a few WTB posts, 2 for NMST but also 1 post for a volleyball game last Sunday.

User Agg52mo PM'd me for each of the NMST saying his friend has available tickets and to text a certain number.

Just got another message from the same user saying he has tickets for the volleyball game which is already in the past! They have bots running these scams!

Forgot to mention this users details show no posts but paid the subscription fee to look more legit. I emailed texags support and they haven't done anything about this guy yet.

flintdragon said:

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Midnight Yale said:

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I don't say this to blame anyone, but it really greatly enhances security if users would pay the $5/month in order to unlock private messaging. I don't like putting my phone number in posts and prefer DMing. Nobody can pretend to be me in DM's and scam money.

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It's a good idea but still have to be vigilant.

I've put up a few WTB posts, 2 for NMST but also 1 post for a volleyball game last Sunday.

User Agg52mo PM'd me for each of the NMST saying his friend has available tickets and to text a certain number.

Just got another message from the same user saying he has tickets for the volleyball game which is already in the past! They have bots running these scams!

Forgot to mention this users details show no posts but paid the subscription fee to look more legit. I emailed texags support and they haven't done anything about this guy yet.

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Very true. I do think the core principles of vetting the seller still apply. I also think WTB threads are kind of a honey pot for scammers (I say, having one up right now)

This number tried to scam me for the New Mexico State game. Keep y'all's heads on a swivel, everyone.

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