How can you guys continue to get scammed?

[AAP]

You have a board full of mods here willing to do a source check for you.

Not only mods, but there are quite a few mentors and vets here that are more than willing to help out. There should be no reason to lose money to some Joe Blow hiding behind a Yahoo address.

I seem to get 4x the number of emails about "why did SoAndSoThatI'veNeverHeardOf take my money?" instead of getting emails about "how you heard anything good/bad about ...xx...xx..."

Once your money is gone, there isn't too much that a mod here can do for you in regards to a source you got off another board or from some small advertisement in the back MD magazine. I wish there was, but that isn't the case.

 

[The Terminator]

I often times wonder the same thing when seeing all the 'scammed by' posts

 

[Awesumbod]

I've been a member for over a year now and although I don't post in response to posts or with questions that I may have, being fairly new to AAS (I've done 3 cycles in the last 18 months). I hesitate asking for a source check or just asking for a source because I'm not as active on the boards as I should be..I read and learn before posting and for the most part my questions are answered eventually.

I've gained a lot of useful info on diet, AAS, training, etc. but would really appreciate knowing what the MODS or other VETS want to see in an Elite member requesting source info. Should I post more? Should I respond more to posts? What makes them feel comfortable in responding to secure Email.

My current source is jerking me around because of a recent bust here in the area (and perhaps rightfully so) which makes me hesitant to ask someone here for a reliable source.

Thanks ,

Awesum

 

[The Terminator]

I've been a member for over a year now and although I don't post in response to posts or with questions that I may have, being fairly new to AAS (I've done 3 cycles in the last 18 months). I hesitate asking for a source check or just asking for a source because I'm not as active on the boards as I should be..I read and learn before posting and for the most part my questions are answered eventually.

I've gained a lot of useful info on diet, AAS, training, etc. but would really appreciate knowing what the MODS or other VETS want to see in an Elite member requesting source info. Should I post more? Should I respond more to posts? What makes them feel comfortable in responding to secure Email.

My current source is jerking me around because of a recent bust here in the area (and perhaps rightfully so) which makes me hesitant to ask someone here for a reliable source.

Thanks ,

Awesum

AAP wasnt referring to asking for a source, but rather "Source checking"
There is a BIG difference...

I source check for guys all day long, but asking for a source is totally different

 

[*MissFit*]

Because there is a sucker born every minute

 

[wootoom]

they dont take the time to realize how much help there actually is here

 

[theoak01]

my best piece of advice is this.

if you order from someone new who isnt back by tons of mods you know,make them front your shit,with my regular guy when he first got started not many people knew of him,a few mods were backing him but I requested he front it and once I got my stuff I would send funds,worked out great and he is still my guy a few years later,most new guys wont have issues with this unless they are scamming ya.

 

[satchboogie]

so true..

 

[kahbab]

if you do your home work than you will not get scammed. i have not done a source check but i have done a lot of research about my sources and i have never had a problem. with that said i do know that the mods are there for me so if i think for one second that i need to do a source check i will.

 

[The Terminator]

my best piece of advice is this.

if you order from someone new who isnt back by tons of mods you know,make them front your shit,with my regular guy when he first got started not many people knew of him,a few mods were backing him but I requested he front it and once I got my stuff I would send funds,worked out great and he is still my guy a few years later,most new guys wont have issues with this unless they are scamming ya.

The catch is, if the one asking for the source is a new member AND the source is new then NO FRONT is likely, imo

Stick with someone who is heavily backed by multiple Mod and Vets and has a good rep...
(and dont be a freakin chepaskate and go with the unknown source XYZ because his vials are $5 cheaper each ...THAT is a great way to get yourself scammed )

 

[theoak01]

very true term

 

[Patrick Steele]

I always ask the source to front my orders. I like having 100% assurance. If you have enough refferances and mods to vouch for you, they will rarely refuse you. So far only one person has refused to send a front and he lost my business. Right now I have built a good connection with all my sources and they have no problems with fronting me orders.

 

[biggeek]

i have sourced checked with a few mods and vets on this board from time to time.. and i have not really been here that long.. about a month or 2.. i read all the time everyday.. and post occasionally.. been a little busier lately.. but it's easy to build a good rep.. and as long as you use a secure e-mail.. most anyone will help you.. i've never been turned down for help by anyone on this board yet.. solid group of people.. no doubt..

 

[c17]

how do you contact a mod

 

[Patrick Steele]

i have sourced checked with a few mods and vets on this board from time to time.. and i have not really been here that long.. about a month or 2.. i read all the time everyday.. and post occasionally.. been a little busier lately.. but it's easy to build a good rep.. and as long as you use a secure e-mail.. most anyone will help you.. i've never been turned down for help by anyone on this board yet.. solid group of people.. no doubt..

The problem is that too many people these days give sources way to easily. I know everyone says that you need to stay here for a while and so on to earn the trust etc. But everyone can earn your trust weather it's a fed or a bodybuilder. When I first started joining discussion boards, I got 3 legit sources within 1 week just by sending a few e-mails to the mods and vets. And trust me the same thing happens today. I personally think this is dumb just giving out sources to just anyone. This is one of the main reasons good bros get busted. People need to be extra carefull who they give sources to especially now that the gouvernment is beggining to treat steroids the same category as they treat class 1 drugs.

 

[ryan04]

I havn't been on this board long, about a month, and the mods have definately helped me out. I don't post as much as I should, but I've only done one cycle and don't feel my input helps out all that much. I'll put in my two cents where its applicable, but for the most part I'm basically a moron in a room full of Ph.d's. Definately learning a lot from reading the boards though! But I'm definately not stupid enough to send away money to some foreign address without anyone to vouch for the guy. I'd rather pay double for shit at the gym than give my money to some con artist. Fuck that!

 

[Slyder190]

Common sense and homework go a long way.

 

[raydogg]

I've been scammed twice? Approx. $700. I failed to get a souce check on both. My stupidity. This occurred about 18 mo. ago.

 

[glennds]

this is a smart post by AAP. i used a source recently (referred by an EF buddy) but first got the thumbs up from a respected EF mod before ordering. this source had a slew of problems this year (so they said!) causing my order to be delayed FIVE!!! months.

the source ended up pulling thru but WITH the help of this mod. he wouldn't give up helping me and answered all my worried emails.

EF members, especially newbies, take advantage of the mods here. make friends.

 

[AAP]

this is a smart post by AAP.

Hmmph! All my posts are smart.

You should check out the gems of wisdom I post on the C&C forum.

 

[renda]

Much Needed Advice

Alrite M8 My Names KissNmeArse Goodbye For. Violating The TOs Here. Once Again. After. Repeated Warnings And. Second Chances Given 2 Me 2 Clean Up Me Act. But No. Me Still Posting. The Same Old. Drivel.

Goodbye Cruel Existence.

 

[instant.muscle]

when yall say source check what do u mean? how can u check or get someone 2 check for u if they r real. example i have some sust, how could "you" tell me if they r real? thanx

 

[The Terminator]

Re: Much Needed Advice

Alrite M8 My Names Renda And Im Looking For A Decent Stack To Buy But I Dont Trust Know Fucker Out There Who Claims This N That. I Had A Guy Email Me Today Tellin Me He Can Get Me Some Good Shit And He Only Lives 20min Away But I Want To Check Him Out First,he Sounds Ok Pointed Me Out To Allot Of Sites Such As Muscletalk.com Which Was Alot Of Help But Like I Said I Dont Trust Any One...specially A Fucker Hiding On The Net Ripping People Off. He Goes By The Name %&#%*^...heard Of Him??like I Said He Sounds Ok But Better To Be Safe Than Broke An Skinny!!!wheres Best Places Uv Personally Think Are Most Helpfull?? Nice1 Bruv.

Well, you just went and runied this thread

This is the 2nd time you have done this in 2 days ....Its a good thing I dont Moderate this board... (you'd be long gone... )

 

[AAP]

when yall say source check what do u mean? how can u check or get someone 2 check for u if they r real. example i have some sust, how could "you" tell me if they r real? thanx

Because chances are, if we never have heard of you, you are an unknown person out there. There are sources that have been in the game for years and have already earned the community's trust.

 

[chyllaxyn]

A lot of it has to do with the person asking the questions too.
I’m a newbie but I knew better than posting for sources, duh. It’s the teenagers that are posting on every board they can find that tend to get ripped off.
I hung out and read posts for a month before I even got an id. Then it’s not hard to figure out who’s who. I’ve made several good contacts here, more importantly; I have gotten even better advice. And even though I’m looking for more HRT than bulking (I’m 44) I’ve learned enough to know I need to learn more before I start.

 

[glennds]

Hmmph! All my posts are smart.

You should check out the gems of wisdom I post on the C&C forum.

who has time?

 

[TheAssholeFomerlyKnownAsDBBT]

this is a smart post by AAP. i used a source recently (referred by an EF buddy) but first got the thumbs up from a respected EF mod before ordering. this source had a slew of problems this year (so they said!) causing my order to be delayed FIVE!!! months.

the source ended up pulling thru but WITH the help of this mod. he wouldn't give up helping me and answered all my worried emails.

EF members, especially newbies, take advantage of the mods here. make friends.

5 mo.???

 

[*MissFit*]

I dunno I'm still fo the belief that if it's that hard for you to get, or if you get scammed maybe u should stay away.

I'm a chick and it wasnt hard for me to find a reliable source very close by.

 

[Mr. Burns]

Good news for me!!! Today I ran into a solid bro with honor. I am happy that he is still around. He had some problems with his rep being in danger, but sure enough I ran into him at the gym today and even though his prices may be a little higher, it doesn't matter because the reassurance is there. It's hard to trust people on the net. I am fairly new to this board but feel that the information presented is GOLD!!!!!! The mods are helpful and sketchy with new people, as they should be. Ask them about anything, not just source checks. The government has too much power, that's why I think that we need some change fast!!!!!

 

[glennds]

5 mo.???

yup. ask radar. another well know EF member went thru the exact same thing with this source. we had to blackmail this source with the threat of spreading the word on all the boards to get him/her moving.

 

[The Terminator]

yup. ask radar. another well know EF member went thru the exact same thing with this source. we had to blackmail this source with the threat of spreading the word on all the boards to get him/her moving.

There is only ONE source who could POSSIBLY take that long
Hard to believe anyone still uses that one

 

[RADAR]

yup. ask radar. another well know EF member went thru the exact same thing with this source. we had to blackmail this source with the threat of spreading the word on all the boards to get him/her moving.

And i appreciate you sticking it out with me until the end.....it was long but the ending was sweet....it will not happen again.



RADAR

 

[boston basher]

And i appreciate you sticking it out with me until the end.....it was long but the ending was sweet....it will not happen again.



RADAR

Thats real good to see the Mods help out w/ situations.

 

[glennds]

supposedly this source has gotten its act together. he/she really lost a ton of business due to horrendous business practices. deservedly so.

 

[Judo Tom]

There is only ONE source who could POSSIBLY take that long
Hard to believe anyone still uses that one

im pretty sure i know who you guys are talking about.. i was about 10 mins away from sending $$$$

lucky for me i did some more source checks and someone recommended that i dont use them.. checked some more and decided against it..

sucked but i waited it out and now have someone i trust who has never had a delay or 1 problem

bump for the good guys out there