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Thread Admin: AuctionArmsCeo (6-0-0) (Last 10 Posts) Posted: 02/20/2009 at 17:47:30
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Thread Title: "Additional Security Measures"
AuctionArmsCeo Unfortunately, we've had to implement a new security measure which we hope won't inconvenience too many folks. In closed auctions, we've now screened all bidder nicknames, except to those that have participated in the auction. In other words, if you're a bidder, you can see your nickname and the seller's nickname. If you're the seller, you can see all the bidders. If you're not participating in the auction, you can only see the seller.

The reason we chose to implement this change is because of fraud. "Black Hats" were contacting bidders by taking their nicknames and adding an @aol.com or @hotmail.com, or @yahoo.com to their existing nicknames. They were impersonating the seller, and asking for money, stating that the high bidder had backed out.

The best way to combat this, is to make it hard for the fraud to contact the high bidder be masking the high bidder's nickname.

Let me know what you think, and thanks for your patience.
-manny
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Former Seller: Bubba J(65-0-0) Post#38 - Posted: 02/26/2009 at 08:05:20
Bubba J I can understand the reasoning behind this move in the name of better security by AA. However, I personally do not like or care for it. I feel that if the sellers/buyers don't have enough sense to follow AA's recommendations regarding not using your e-mail name as your screen name, then those who do enable their own risk factor and should not even consider holding AA accountable in any shape, form, or fashion.

It's like a speed limit sign or any other law/ordinance. Obey the limits/rules or risk receiving an opportinity to make a contribution to the local government either with ones' money or time.

So what if it ticks a few off that they have to make a small change. If that is all the excuse they need to jump ship from AA then so be it. More will take their places and in greater numbers. This will be greatly helped by more advertising being available at a member level. I would not think that AA's budget is on a razors' edge that the temporarily loss of a few sellers/buyers would make much of a difference and create price increases for us. JMVHO

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Former Seller: babun(97-1-0) Post#39 - Posted: 02/26/2009 at 14:33:55
(no avatar) Now, Now, JOES, did you learn the trick from ebay??? Don't tell everyone!!!!bob

Former Seller: AIC(207-0-0) Post#40 - Posted: 02/26/2009 at 17:00:04
AIC Bob, Manny and Mike, the new scam prevention you installed has, I believe handicapped your sellers far more than it has done anything to stop anyone who wants to run a scam. It looks like a step down the ebay road. I hope you will reconsider and find a way to accomplish what you want to do with out hurting your good AA members who have given much help in policing AA making it the safest and best on the Internet to buy and sell guns.

Former Seller: Witnessguy(35-0-0) Post#41 - Posted: 02/26/2009 at 17:37:15
(no avatar) I think post # 30 said it all. "Balanced against the "need" of other users to see information on auction participants in auctions they are not involved in we found no justifiable "need" for non-participants to view this information. Thanks again to all who have contributed to this discussion." Need I say more???? Wguy

Buyer: ODOTER(76-0-1) Post#42 - Posted: 02/27/2009 at 04:06:38
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Buyer: ODOTER(76-0-1) Post#43 - Posted: 02/27/2009 at 05:28:37
(no avatar) Joes Custom Guns: I'm not sure why you had to say, "Maybe you need to do your homework". That's a phrase usually directed to people who don't know what they're talking about. If you read by posts carefully, you will find that I am always inviting people to set me straight. I don't profess to be a Know-it-all. I only try to learn or to offer suggestions and comments to help make AA more friendly and successful. So, with that said, what you're telling me is that you have found a way to make a posting in "My Closed Bids" with your seller information. Correct?

Former Seller: Bubba J(65-0-0) Post#44 - Posted: 02/27/2009 at 05:32:42
Bubba J ODOTER: Read Post #5 in (Seller Forum)--->(How long do you wait?) This should help you out if you think about it a bit.

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Buyer: brainaxe(6-0-0) Post#45 - Posted: 02/27/2009 at 13:52:26
brainaxe So once again the people who follow the rules get the shaft. And the dedicated scammer still can get the info they need to scam. There is another way as well! If a scammer simply bids at the begining of all PENNY auctions and all low STARTING BID auctions, they will be included in the auction, and will see all the bidders names just as before. This new rule only hurts honest members, and helps no-one.---I think the answer is to hold everyone to the same standard of "NO EMAILS IN THE HANDLES!"

Former Seller: gov2mod(2170-0-0) Post#46 - Posted: 02/27/2009 at 15:49:15
gov2mod brainaxe, Gee, it's just like gun control laws isn't it? The honest gun owners follow the law and the criminal don't. What a coincidence!

Former Seller: Bubba J(65-0-0) Post#47 - Posted: 02/27/2009 at 15:54:52
Bubba J There is another site that I believe hides all bidders names until the auction closes. Of course, my thinking could possibly be flawed. Senior moment you know. =O)

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