Eliphalet R. Moderator

There are two-different types of 2-Factor ID log-ins. One is used by banks, brokerages, online pharmacies, etc. Where you log in and then they send you a message by phone or e-mail. whichever you chose, and you reply to that message. The other is used by Facebook, G-Mail, Paypal and Amazon. Where if you are logging in from a location or a device other than your usual one, only then do they require the 2nd-step of the log in. So, if you are looking at FB from the same location and device, you'd never know it was 2 Factor. I would bet that this is the type the Wire is going to go to. Log-in with the 2 step process once, and you'll not have to do it again from that device and location. But others will not be able to get into your account without you knowing. In the meantime, your e-mail addresses are hidden by default. But, many of you have added your email address again to your public profile. Don't do that!! We will continue to delete, without notice, private phone numbers and email addresses that folks STILL add in their posts, when we see them. Eli

No problem using a VPN, I use one myself, for both this log-in, my regular log-in, FB and whatever. I have to use 2Factor if I use a VPN with G-Mail, my Credit Union, or Amazon.

There are two-different types of 2-Factor ID log-ins. One is used by banks, brokerages, online pharmacies, etc. Where you log in and then they send you a message by phone or e-mail. whichever you chose, and you reply to that message. The other is used by Facebook, G-Mail, Paypal and Amazon. Where if you are logging in from a location or a device other than your usual one, only then do they require the 2nd-step of the log in. So, if you are looking at FB from the same location and device, you'd never know it was 2 Factor. I would bet that this is the type the Wire is going to go to. Log-in with the 2 step process once, and you'll not have to do it again from that device and location. But others will not be able to get into your account without you knowing. In the meantime, your e-mail addresses are hidden by default. But, many of you have added your email address again to your public profile. Don't do that!! We will continue to delete, without notice, private phone numbers and email addresses that folks STILL add in their posts, when we see them. Eli

Most "minimum" password requirements these days are at least 8 characters, with uppercase and lowercase letters, some numbers, and a character or two, like $&@!*+ etc... We've had a lot of folks who only used their SASS number, or duplicated their username for their password, or used words like "password", "secret", "SASS" "Colt" "Ruger" or some other easy password. It's time we caught up to the rest of the big, bad, digital world and keep the scammers at bay. We are still deleting, without notice, personal information such as email addresses and phone numbers from your posts, when we see them.

This is a good idea. Most "minimum" password requirements these days are at least 8 characters, with uppercase and lowercase letters, some numbers, and a character or two, like $&@!*+ etc... We've had a lot of folks who only used their SASS number, or duplicated their username for their password, or used words like "password", "secret", "SASS" or some other easy password.

Just delete some of your old messages to free up some room. Then you'll be able to receive messages again.

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Members are being scammed by outsiders (not even Wire members) pretending to be the seller and having the payment sent to them via Paypal Communicate by PM. No one can see your private messages except you and the seller. Check your public profile and delete your contact information if you have added it. Don't put any of these in public profile or a post: email address phone number address Take these basic steps to protect yourself!

Members are being scammed by outsiders (not even Wire members) pretending to be the seller and having the payment sent to them via Paypal Communicate by PM. No one can see your private messages except you and the seller. Check your public profile and delete your contact information if you have added it. Don't put any of these in public profile or a post: email address phone number address Take these basic steps to protect yourself!

Members are being scammed by outsiders (not even Wire members) pretending to be the seller and having the payment sent to them via Paypal Communicate by PM. No one can see your private messages except you and the seller. Check your public profile and delete your contact information if you have added it. Don't put any of these in public profile or a post: email address phone number address Take these basic steps to protect yourself!

Please!! It's still happening. Another member has been scammed by outsiders (not even Wire members) pretending to be the seller and having the payment sent to them via Paypal Communicate by PM. No one can see your private messages except you and the seller. Check your public profile and delete your contact information if you have added it. Don't put any of these in a post: email address phone number address Take these basic steps to protect yourself!

Please!! It's still happening. Another member has been scammed by outsiders (not even Wire members) pretending to be the seller and having the payment sent to them via Paypal Communicate by PM. No one can see your private messages except you and the seller. Check your public profile and delete your contact information if you have added it. Don't put any of these in a post: email address phone number address Take these basic steps to protect yourself!

"Bryan67" banned

Just happened again. Someone from NJ tried to hijack a payment due a Texas pard, and send the check to someone else in Tennessee. Make sure your email and phone numbers are not in your public profile.

It's still happening!! I wish we could get the word out to everyone. But, few people read these pinned posts.

Your email address is hidden from the outside world by default. If you add it again to your public profile, you are opening yourself up to scammers. Stop it! Don't post your e-mail address within threads. Use the Private Message feature!

It's happened again! Despite the Security Notice we posted, despite posting it here. Your e-mail addresses are hidden from the outside world by default. But, many have added their email addresses again under "contact methods" or somewhere else in your public profile. If you have done that, scammers can reach out, pretending to be the seller and an unwary buyer sends the money to the scammer by mistake. Deal through PMs or directly via phone, unless you are very sure of the seller's email address. Never pay for guns via Paypal Friends & Family, or any other venue that does not support firearm transactions!!

Buyers been hit by a flurry of scam e-mails from an address with "Intersport Performance" in the name, pretending to be the seller, attempting to hijack the payment. If you have your e-mail address added to your profile under "contact methods", delete it! Deal with PMs or double-check the address of an e-mail sender.

If you are buying or selling items on the Classified Forum, check your profile and delete your email address if you added it under any of the "Contact Methods" or any other place in your public profile. You are making yourself a target for scammers. They do not have to be Wire Members to see your email address and try to rip you off.

If you are buying or selling items on the Classified Forum, check your profile and delete your email address if you added it under any of the "Contact Methods". You are making yourself a target for scammers. They do not have to be Wire Members to see your email address and try to rip you off.

"Charlie120" banned. Guest pointing WTB ads towards a 3rd Party non-member.