Post by admin on Oct 11, 2014 8:19:35 GMT -8
Thanks to an alert member. He pointed out two suspicious ads that appeared in the Classifieds recently (now deleted):
Notice that they are selling ova of certain species out of season. Not to mention trying to sell livestock of non-native species from within the USA, which is illegal. And a lot of other items that are just improbable. Their claimed location is: "ohio, ohio", but when I clicked on the Posting IP it points to Atlanta, GA. Red flag right there. Then when you go to their web site, sign in, and check the Contact page they claim to be from Australia! What a mess.
shaninsectcollection.wix.com/shainsectcollection
This brings up an old trick: creating phony web sites to legitimize phony Classified ads. Now WIX is the latest method for doing this because it is slick and totally free.
You experienced traders will spot this silliness, but I post this for you newbies so you can be aware of what sometimes goes on in this business.
Notice that they are selling ova of certain species out of season. Not to mention trying to sell livestock of non-native species from within the USA, which is illegal. And a lot of other items that are just improbable. Their claimed location is: "ohio, ohio", but when I clicked on the Posting IP it points to Atlanta, GA. Red flag right there. Then when you go to their web site, sign in, and check the Contact page they claim to be from Australia! What a mess.
shaninsectcollection.wix.com/shainsectcollection
This brings up an old trick: creating phony web sites to legitimize phony Classified ads. Now WIX is the latest method for doing this because it is slick and totally free.
You experienced traders will spot this silliness, but I post this for you newbies so you can be aware of what sometimes goes on in this business.