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Discussion => Security => Topic started by: Schrady on February 05, 2012, 02:15 am

Title: Accounts Hacked?? Wierd email from vendor
Post by: Schrady on February 05, 2012, 02:15 am

Hi all/ SR admins,

I got this email today and I'm now concerned. I did everything right as usual, he confirmed my order and said he had everything, then I get this, asking me to send more money to another address. Obvously something fishy.
Someone please explain this to me. Thanks. Here's a copy of the msg I got:
The vendors account is Star2349jj.
Seems like a good guy. Great feedback etc...

Hi Schrady,

As you may already know Silk Road is having some security problems: Please send your payment to this address and I will cancel your order to create a refund for the payment you already made.
Send payment to this BTC addy: 1N1pj8KygcJv7UMByZrMkQW8uiGdPoQLHs

Here is the link to the thread about the security breach on the forum: http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?PHPSESSID=8kih6nj531eos3k0r1sibc5t43&topic=11006.msg103167#new

Your order is bundled and ready to go but I need you to send me your shipping address.

Cheers,

Star

Title: Re: Accounts Hacked?? Wierd email from vendor
Post by: DigitalAlch on February 05, 2012, 02:23 am

I'll look into this. DO NOT SEND MONEY. There is no reason you should ever send coins to an outside address.

Peace,
DigitalAlch

Title: Re: Accounts Hacked?? Wierd email from vendor
Post by: feverrey on February 05, 2012, 03:03 am

This looks scamtastic

Title: Re: Accounts Hacked?? Wierd email from vendor
Post by: chronicpain on February 05, 2012, 03:06 am

The link that you posted is from a thread started earlier today. Its only a glitch in SR bitcoin system. Like Digital said, Dont resend anything. Either hes scamming or is overly paranoid about the glitch. I think hes using the glitch for a scam cover..

Title: Re: Accounts Hacked?? Wierd email from vendor
Post by: Schrady on February 05, 2012, 03:09 am

Exactly what first came to mind. I can't imagine why a vendor would msg you asking for a double payment.

I'm sure SR will take care of it though. They have an excellent reputation for taking care of members. Right now I'm out 50 btc, but I'm sure SR will make it right or I'll get my order.

~Schrady

Title: Re: Accounts Hacked?? Wierd email from vendor
Post by: DigitalAlch on February 05, 2012, 03:24 am

No money has been taken out of his account. Remember folks never send money out of escrow, and if you purchasing from a new Vendor (or even just one your unfamiliar with) never finalize early! Doing this means we can't help recover the coin should something go awry.

Peace,
DigitalAlch

Title: Re: Accounts Hacked?? Wierd email from vendor
Post by: Schrady on February 05, 2012, 03:37 am

Thanks DigitalAlch,

I know about the escrow thing, but I am relatively new here and he had been a member with a 100 rating for 7 months. I've spent almost 5k here w/o ever having an issue.
I hope we can all work this out. He's saying right now his btc's are gone and he doesn't have my money, and I don't have it. I'm sure it will turn up in someone's account when this gets sorted out.

Thanks again for your help!!

Schrady