Saying Goodbye to this Wonderful Forum

[Bearcat]

Hello guys and gals. I really thought I found a home here on the German Airgun Section with a whole bunch of wonderful people sharing the same interests as me in this hobby. In the few months I have been here there have been so many helpful members ready to answer my questions or share their opinions on a myriad of airgun topics.
UNFORTUNATELY, I am now leaving this wonderful place because being a member here got me hacked 2 times with my password from here and from my email. I am always extremely careful with cyber security but being hacked as a forum member is like a stab in the back to me. I know most of the people here are quality stand up people but even here they are jerks and a$$H..E$ that use a place like this to scam people. I was hacked 2 times from this forum 10 minutes apart. One threatning my email, demanding $500 USD and a second displaying my forum password as proof of hack and demanding $750 USD.
So with very very heavy heart it’s time for me “Bearcat” to say GOODBYE.

[Denby95]

Sorry to hear that Barry. You can always contact the moderators for help. Unfortunately scammers exist just about everywhere and their goal is to target susceptible trusting individuals to perpetuate their criminal behavior. Perhaps you can find yourself some local educational courses on how to better protect yourself online, I've seen them available in my own community.

Few basic tips. Don't share your password or other private information ever. Have different passwords for each account, do not re-use passwords. If you are going to purchase something from someone online, use your credit card, and use PayPal so you have multiple layers of recourse if an item is not delivered.

[ezman604]

Barry, we take great strides to protect our forum and it's members. Sorry to hear someone has gotten past our precautions. PLEASE let us know the usernames of those that have threatened you. Post it here or send me a private message. We will investigate and take action immediately.
Thanks and again, sorry to hear this!!!

SAFE & Happy Shooting!!!!
Dave

[avator]

Sorry to hear of you getting hacked but I gotta say, I've been a member of this forum for more than a decade and a staff member for nearly as long and this is the first time I can remember hearing of someone being hacked having been directly connected to the forum. I'm not doubting your word.. just sayin'.
I hate to see any member leave the forum.

[Hoosier Daddy]

WOW!
 I am seriously concerned.

[x3baddad]

From your description I would say you were already compromised before coming to this site

[Yogi]

Hello guys and gals. I really thought I found a home here on the German Airgun Section with a whole bunch of wonderful people sharing the same interests as me in this hobby. In the few months I have been here there have been so many helpful members ready to answer my questions or share their opinions on a myriad of airgun topics.
UNFORTUNATELY, I am now leaving this wonderful place because being a member here got me hacked 2 times with my password from here and from my email. I am always extremely careful with cyber security but being hacked as a forum member is like a stab in the back to me. I know most of the people here are quality stand up people but even here they are jerks and a$$H..E$ that use a place like this to scam people. I was hacked 2 times from this forum 10 minutes apart. One threatning my email, demanding $500 USD and a second displaying my forum password as proof of hack and demanding $750 USD.
So with very very heavy heart it’s time for me “Bearcat” to say GOODBYE.

Blame the Russians, Chinese, North Koreans.

Cyper security is the biggest fallacy ever!

-Yogi

[DEAN]

Been here for going on 13 yrs and never a problem. If you want to see people getting hacked go over to AGW.

[Methuselah]

From your description I would say you were already compromised before coming to this site

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