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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Forum Rules & Guidelines Latest Topics]]></title><link>https://scammertalk.com/forum/39-forum-rules-guidelines/</link><description><![CDATA[Forum Rules & Guidelines Latest Topics]]></description><language>en</language><item><title><![CDATA[Forum Rules & Guidelines]]></title><link>https://scammertalk.com/topic/2-forum-rules-guidelines/</link><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><span data-ips-font-size="150">Welcome to ScammerTalk!</span></strong><br>This community is dedicated to helping individuals share, expose, and recover from fraud and scams. To keep this forum supportive and secure, please follow the rules below:</p><hr><h3><span class="ipsEmoji" title="">🔒</span> 1. <strong>Be Respectful and Supportive</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Treat all members with kindness, especially those who have been victims of scams, as they may be emotionally affected.</p></li><li><p>No bullying, mocking, harassment, or victim-blaming.</p></li><li><p>Support others with empathy and understanding.</p></li></ul><hr><h3><span class="ipsEmoji" title="">🛡️</span> 2. <strong>No Promotion of Scams or Fraud</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Absolutely <strong>no sharing or linking to scam websites or tools</strong>, even for demonstration, unless properly anonymized (e.g., <code>example[dot]com</code>).</p></li><li><p>Promoting illegal services, “get rich quick” schemes, or suspicious financial opportunities is strictly forbidden.</p></li></ul><hr><h3><span class="ipsEmoji" title="">🧾</span> 3. <strong>Provide Proof When Accusing</strong></h3><ul><li><p>If you're exposing a scammer or reporting fraud, <strong>provide evidence</strong> like screenshots, chat logs, or transaction IDs.</p></li><li><p>Do <strong>not</strong> accuse individuals or businesses without credible evidence — false accusations may result in a ban.</p></li></ul><hr><h3><span class="ipsEmoji" title="">⚖️</span> 4. <strong>Stay Legal</strong></h3><ul><li><p>No doxxing (posting private information like home addresses or personal phone numbers).</p></li><li><p>Do not post copyrighted content, pirated material, or any illegal files.</p></li><li><p>Use anonymized data when sharing sensitive information to protect individual privacy.</p></li></ul><hr><h3><span class="ipsEmoji" title="">💬</span> 5. <strong>Stay On Topic</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Post in the appropriate category. For example, crypto scams belong in “Investment &amp; Crypto Scams.”</p></li><li><p>Avoid duplicate posts. Use the search function before creating a new thread.</p></li><li><p>No spamming or off-topic posts in scam support threads.</p></li></ul><hr><h3><span class="ipsEmoji" title="">🚫</span> 6. <strong>No Self-Promotion or Advertising</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Do not promote your services, websites, social media pages, or referral links without prior permission.</p></li><li><p>If you're offering help, it must be provided free of charge and marked as non-commercial.</p></li></ul><hr><h3><span class="ipsEmoji" title="">🧠</span> 7. <strong>Protect Your Privacy</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Do not share your phone number, address, or personal documents on public threads.</p></li><li><p>Be cautious of private messages from new or unverified users.</p></li></ul><hr><h3><span class="ipsEmoji" title="">🛠️</span> 8. <strong>Report Suspicious Activity</strong></h3><ul><li><p>If you see a suspicious post or a user violating the rules, click the “Report” button or contact a moderator.</p></li><li><p>Help us keep the community safe for everyone.</p></li></ul><hr><h3><span class="ipsEmoji" title="">🧑‍⚖️</span> 9. <strong>Moderator Decisions Are Final</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Moderators may edit, move, or remove posts that violate the rules.</p></li><li><p>Repeated violations or hostile behavior may lead to temporary or permanent bans.</p></li><li><p>If you believe a mistake has been made, please contact staff privately and respectfully.</p></li></ul><hr><h3><span class="ipsEmoji" title="">🌐</span> 10. <strong>Language &amp; Posting</strong></h3><ul><li><p>English is the primary language of this forum. Please keep all posts clear and readable.</p></li><li><p>Use descriptive thread titles like: <em>“Received fake job offer via WhatsApp – is this a scam?”</em></p></li></ul><hr><h2><span class="ipsEmoji" title="">✅</span> Final Note:</h2><p>This forum exists to <strong>empower and protect victims of scams</strong> — not to create fear, promote conspiracy theories, or spread misinformation. Please act responsibly.</p><p>Let’s work together to expose fraud, support victims, and build a scam-free society. <span class="ipsEmoji" title="">💪</span></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:34:26 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
