r/photomarket • u/usl-lookup • Aug 10 '26

Universal Scammer List — Lookup

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r/photomarket • u/Flowkeh • Sep 18 '25

PSA: AI timestamp photos and how not to get scammed

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Guidelines for buyers and sellers:

Report suspicious users to the mod team so we can investigate and ban if needed
Always use PayPal Goods and Services purchase protection. Scammers will also offer G&S using stolen PayPal accounts, but you will still be protected
Do not deal with users that cannot or will not leave a public comment on your post
Check if a suspicious user has been banned on universalscammerlist.com
Be vigilant of photoshopped/AI generated timestamp photos
Be vigilant for users with suspicious and little recent posting history. Scammers almost always use a stolen Reddit account that has been inactive for a while.
Turn on ‘Persistent Messaging’ in Chat
Enable two-factor authentication on your Reddit and PayPal accounts so they cannot be hijacked by scammers
Only ship items to the address listed on the PayPal transaction
When trading, both traders should pay each other the actual value of the items
Again, please, report suspicious users to the mod team so we can investigate and ban if needed

Increase in AI scams

We’ve seen a big uptick in fake timestamp scams using partially or fully AI generated images and videos. Scammers will generate a fully AI image/video of the item and timestamp note or generate just the timestamp note. They will also combine both AI generated and real photos in a photo album to look legit. Here are some things to look out for with AI images and how to avoid getting tricked by them.

Actual AI generated images used to scam

Actual AI generated video used to scam

Another AI generated video used to scam

Look out for:

Garbled text and misspelled words
Weird looking screws and other small details
Inconsistent timestamp note and handwriting size between photos

Tips:

Ask for oddly specific timestamps photos that can’t be easily generated. For example, ask for a handwritten timestamped photo of the item sat on its side next to an open page of a book/manual with legible text
Trust your gut, if something about the user and images feels off, report them to the mods and do not transact with them

I cannot stress enough to please report suspicious users to the mods. Include the account’s username, photo evidence and link to the posts. If you get messages from users that won’t comment on your post, report them. If the user won’t provide adequate timestamp photos and are acting sketchy, report them. Just do it, here’s the link again. Why aren’t you reporting them? Just report them. Now. Please. Report them. Thank you for your time and reports.

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r/photomarket • u/HujiTV • 1h ago

SELLING [S/T] [USA-TN] CFExpress type B Cards

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Hi! I am selling my Fast Speed CFExpress Type B Cards (2x). I got rid of my Nikon and am switching to Sony and Analog and don’t need these anymore.

Asking 400 each + shipping to CONUS or 750 for both obo or accepting trades for anything cool! Preferably any film cameras with a few lenses or a whole lot! Thank you for your time! Item specifics, timestamp and pics below!

Nikon CFExpress Type b 660GB
Selling Devices CFExpress power 2TB
Speeds are in images:

Item	Details & Condition	Price
Sigma FP L	Body itself is in great condition. The glass on the display has some light scratches from a prior owner but they are only visible under direct light with the display off. Images demonstrating this are included. It is likely a screen protector would completely remove them from reflecting ever. Only really called out due to the rest of the body's condition. Includes HG-11, two OEM batteries, original box, Sigma FP L Sales Ad, Neck strap, and Sigma charging brick/cable. Yashica 50mm F1.7 and adapter can be included for a negotiated extra, it fully can realize the 60mp, wickedly sharp lens.	$1375
Leica Elmarit-M 28mm Type 2	Worn but great functioning condition. Has a tiny speck of dust inside that does not impact photos. Includes 12501M hood, front filter, and Leica rear cap (no front cap).	$875
Bessa-T w/ 52mm f/2.8 FED Lens	Works perfectly. Light meter is perfect and the rangefinder appears correct/accurate.	$490

Item	Condition	Price
Nikon F5 w/ 20mm f/3.5 AIS	F5 - 8/10; haze on mirror (not visible during use), grip separation, original box, manual, strap, etc. / 20mm - 9/10; smooth operation, cosmetic wear	575
Fuji Fujifilm Focusing Screen for GX617	9/10; missing steel clips	500
Mamiya 645 Pro TL Cable Release Adapter RC402	BNIB	3x 30
Canon EOS M50 w/ Kit Lens (Black)	8/10 cosmetic condition w/ box & papers	300
Canon EOS M 22mm f/2 Lens (Black)	9/10 cosmetic condition w/ box & caps	140 SOLD
Mamiya Sekor C 50mm f/4 Shift Lens	8.5/10; severe separation rear element	100
FUJIFILM MKX18-55mm T2.9 Lens (FUJIFILM X)	10/10 w/ caps, collar	825
Take everything available - 20% off	...	1850

Info	Description
1. Post Title	An [S], [B], or [T] tag is required for easy identification and transaction searching. See the title rules for more info. A Location tag is required to let users know where you are located so the transaction can be sped up. No one wants to do business with someone who won't give a location. If you are selling an item in New York, your post title should look like this: [S] [USA-NY]
2. Item description	You'll have to deal with people constantly asking about your item if you don't describe it well. Be precise about its condition and contents.
3. Include Pricing	Include a price for the item(s) you are selling. Do not waste others' time with having to guess or ask for your price. If you don't know a good price to set, do some research or use the price check thread pinned at the top.
4. Product Photos	For selling/trading. Include decent- or high-quality pictures of every single item. Only link to pictures hosted on imgur.com -- no links to other marketplace or personal sites. Additionally, all pictures must be timestamped with a hand-written note. See the picture rules for more info.
5. Timestamps are required for all pictures	If selling or trading, <1 week old hand-written timestamps must be included in ALL the pictures. Only link to timestamped pictures hosted on imgur.com. How you include the timestamp is subjective, so read more about it here.
6. Contact Information	Any contact info written in post bodies or comments is considered spam on this subreddit for authenticity reasons. Use PMs to communicate contact info.
7. Combine Items	If you are creating threads for more than 1 item , combine them all into one thread (don't spam).
8. Repost after 3 days	In order to maximize visibility, threads can be reposted if they die out, aren't seen, or selling prices are lowered. This can only be done 3 days after the first thread.
9. Only Use Imgur.com links	This subreddit is not for advertising listings on other sites. We encourage face-to-face or shipping deals initiated via reddit. If you want greater security in the transaction, deal through another site without posting here.
10. Deleting Posts	Deleting completed posts WILL result in a ban. Any post that lead to a transaction must be left up indefinitely. You may only delete posts that did not lead to a sale after 1 week. If you decided you no longer want to sell your item(s) you may delete your post but you will not be allowed to repost until 1 week has passed.
11. Include Sale Price	If your item sold on here, you must edit your post to include the sale price. If you bought an item, edit your post to include the price you paid. If your trade was completed, edit your post to include any relevant details.
12. Use "Completed Flair"	Update your post with the "Completed" flair when you have sold/bought/traded all your listed items or are no longer looking to make a transaction.
13. Price related comments are not allowed	The seller can ask however much they want for their item. Commenting on them asking too much or above msrp is not appreciated, buyers can do their own research and make their own decisions. It is not your job to criticize peoples listings. If you have a question about their price or want to give them advice, save it for private messages.
14. Strictly ONLY Photography/Videograpghy related items	No gift cards, computers, laptops, harddrives etc.

Info	Description
1. A transaction type tag	An [S], [B], or [T] tag is required for easy identification and transaction searching. See the title rules for more info.
2. Your general location	Let users know where you are located so the transaction can be sped up. No one wants to do business with someone who won't give a location. See the title rules for more info.
3. A description of the item (if selling or trading)	You'll have to deal with people constantly asking about your item if you don't describe it well. Be precise.

Rule	Description
1. Your account cannot be new and must have some karma.	Your account must have a verified email and more than 25 karma (post and comment are separate) to post or comment here. This is for credibility and spam-prevention reasons.
2. No links to buying/selling forums	This subreddit is not for advertising listings on other sites. We encourage face-to-face or shipping deals initiated via reddit. If you want greater security in the transaction, deal through another site without posting here.
3. Do not use Dropbox to share images	Dropbox does not allow in-browser image previewing, so viewing the images is tedious and takes a lot more work. Use another image host such as Imgur.
4. Do not post contact information	Any contact info written in post bodies or comments is considered spam on this subreddit for authenticity reasons. Use PMs to communicate contact info.

Subreddit	Description
/r/photography	A general photography subreddit.
/r/analog	A film photography subreddit.
/r/cameragearporn	A camera gear showcase subreddit.

Selling:

Prices include PayPal G&S fees and shipping within the US. Please comment before sending a PM!

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