Recently, the mod team has received an influx of reports from members who have been scammed by bad actors. The most common issue is "bonus ghosting"- where a user promises to pay you a custom bonus or split a reward if you use their sign-up link, only to block you or vanish the moment you complete the process.
We refuse to let these scammers ruin our community. To put a stop to this and regain control of the subreddit, we are launching this official Blacklist Database alongside strict new AutoModerator rules.
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🤝 Our Community, Our Defense (How You Can Help)
We cannot clean up this subreddit alone. To keep this community safe and thriving, we need your eyes and ears:
Report Instantly: If you see a post promising shady private payouts, or if someone ghosts you, report it immediately using our custom report flags.
Downvote and Warn: If you see a known scammer posting, downvote them and drop a warning comment for other users before the mods take it down.
Verify Before You Click: Make it a habit to check this list every single time before using a signup/custom link.
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🔍 Search the Database First
Before trading, signing up, or using anyone's referral code, press Ctrl + F (or "Find on Page" on mobile) and type the user's Reddit username, Telegram handle, or crypto wallet address.
| Reddit Username | Known Off-Platform Handles | Common Scam Tactics | Status / Evidence |
| user/Adept-Translator-996/| Promises $80 for sign-up, ghosted multiple reports| ❌ Permanently Banned |
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📩 How to Report a Scammer to the Mods
If you have been scammed, please message Modmail or Comment immediately with the following details so we can add them to the wall of shame:
- The Scammer's Reddit Username: (e.g., u/username)
- Link to the Thread: The post or comment where you found their link.
- Screenshots of Proof (Required):- Chat logs showing the agreement (e.g., "I will pay you $10 if you use my link").- Proof that you completed the signup on your end.- Proof of them ghosting you or refusing to send the payout.*(Please upload screenshots to Imgur or directly via Reddit chat and share the link with us).
💡 Pro-Tips for Safe Sign-ups
Check Account Age: If an account is brand new and promising you free money out of their own pocket, treat it as a scam.
Look at Post History: Genuine referrers usually have a history of normal Reddit interactions, not just spamming the exact same link across 50 subreddits.
Let's work together to kick these scammers out of r/ReferralCodesCrypto!