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 Author: ricka View Messages Posted By ricka
 Posted: Mar 22, 2024 14:07
 Subject: Seller Verification
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ricka (28513)

Location:  USA, Colorado
Member Since Contact Type Status
Feb 14, 2006 Contact Member Seller
Buying Privileges - OKSelling Privileges - OK
Store: abrews e-bricks
We have been on BL for 18 years and selling for all of those 18 years, why is
BL now wanting us to do a seller verification? We were hacked and we are fixing
things as we go and we found the verification? Is this new and why would it
come up after 18 years?
 Author: Dhobeck View Messages Posted By Dhobeck
 Posted: Mar 22, 2024 14:15
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Dhobeck (29)

Location:  USA, Montana
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Oct 24, 2023 Contact Member Seller
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Store: SirIceCreamMansBrixNFigs
In General, ricka writes:
  We have been on BL for 18 years and selling for all of those 18 years, why is
BL now wanting us to do a seller verification? We were hacked and we are fixing
things as we go and we found the verification? Is this new and why would it
come up after 18 years?

To help prevent scams i think. bricklink’s users have increased dramatically
since then as well
 Author: popsicle View Messages Posted By popsicle
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Location:  USA, Washington
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Feb 21, 2006 Contact Member Seller
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Store: ConstrucToys
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 Author: zorbanj View Messages Posted By zorbanj
 Posted: Mar 22, 2024 14:26
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zorbanj (805)

Location:  USA, New Jersey
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Dec 14, 2003 Contact Member Seller
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Store: ZorbaNJ's Bricks
In General, ricka writes:
  We have been on BL for 18 years and selling for all of those 18 years, why is
BL now wanting us to do a seller verification? We were hacked and we are fixing
things as we go and we found the verification? Is this new and why would it
come up after 18 years?

What are they asking for to re-verify you?
 Author: ricka View Messages Posted By ricka
 Posted: Mar 22, 2024 14:30
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ricka (28513)

Location:  USA, Colorado
Member Since Contact Type Status
Feb 14, 2006 Contact Member Seller
Buying Privileges - OKSelling Privileges - OK
Store: abrews e-bricks
In General, zorbanj writes:
  In General, ricka writes:
  We have been on BL for 18 years and selling for all of those 18 years, why is
BL now wanting us to do a seller verification? We were hacked and we are fixing
things as we go and we found the verification? Is this new and why would it
come up after 18 years?

What are they asking for to re-verify you?

They want name and date of birth and copy of photo ID
 Author: theboystoys View Messages Posted By theboystoys
 Posted: Mar 22, 2024 14:54
 Subject: Re: Seller Verification
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theboystoys (1108)

Location:  USA, Pennsylvania
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Mar 17, 2011 Contact Member Seller
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Store: The S.A.H.D. Brick
In General, ricka writes:
  In General, zorbanj writes:
  In General, ricka writes:
  We have been on BL for 18 years and selling for all of those 18 years, why is
BL now wanting us to do a seller verification? We were hacked and we are fixing
things as we go and we found the verification? Is this new and why would it
come up after 18 years?

What are they asking for to re-verify you?

They want name and date of birth and copy of photo ID

That sounds like a scam to me. But who knows.

Matt
 Author: UTLF View Messages Posted By UTLF
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UTLF (1261)

Location:  Canada, British Columbia
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Oct 27, 2018 Contact Member Seller
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Store Closed Store: UTLF
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 Author: Nubs_Select View Messages Posted By Nubs_Select
 Posted: Mar 22, 2024 15:07
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Nubs_Select (3737)

Location:  Canada, Ontario
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Mar 15, 2016 Contact Member Seller
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Store: Nub's Select
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 Author: 1001bricks View Messages Posted By 1001bricks
 Posted: Mar 22, 2024 15:09
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1001bricks (52274)

Location:  France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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Sep 6, 2005 Contact Member Seller
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Store: 1001bricks
In General, theboystoys writes:
  In General, ricka writes:
  In General, zorbanj writes:
  In General, ricka writes:
  We have been on BL for 18 years and selling for all of those 18 years, why is
BL now wanting us to do a seller verification? We were hacked and we are fixing
things as we go and we found the verification? Is this new and why would it
come up after 18 years?

What are they asking for to re-verify you?

They want name and date of birth and copy of photo ID

That sounds like a scam to me. But who knows.

It's the exact opposite.

Seller has been scammed, they ask seller to confirm it's HIM and NOT the
scammer.

Sounds very normal to me.
 Author: Nubs_Select View Messages Posted By Nubs_Select
 Posted: Mar 22, 2024 15:17
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Nubs_Select (3737)

Location:  Canada, Ontario
Member Since Contact Type Status
Mar 15, 2016 Contact Member Seller
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Store: Nub's Select
In General, 1001bricks writes:
  In General, theboystoys writes:
  In General, ricka writes:
  In General, zorbanj writes:
  In General, ricka writes:
  We have been on BL for 18 years and selling for all of those 18 years, why is
BL now wanting us to do a seller verification? We were hacked and we are fixing
things as we go and we found the verification? Is this new and why would it
come up after 18 years?

What are they asking for to re-verify you?

They want name and date of birth and copy of photo ID

That sounds like a scam to me. But who knows.

It's the exact opposite.

Seller has been scammed, they ask seller to confirm it's HIM and NOT the
scammer.

Sounds very normal to me.

good spot. i see his store is closed with a message that he is under attack.
it seems that this specific phishing attack has gotten quite a few sellers.
 Author: par016 View Messages Posted By par016
 Posted: Mar 22, 2024 15:28
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par016 (7572)

Location:  USA, New York
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Apr 30, 2013 Contact Member Seller
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Store: Boston Red Blocks
In General, ricka writes:
  In General, zorbanj writes:
  In General, ricka writes:
  We have been on BL for 18 years and selling for all of those 18 years, why is
BL now wanting us to do a seller verification? We were hacked and we are fixing
things as we go and we found the verification? Is this new and why would it
come up after 18 years?

What are they asking for to re-verify you?

They want name and date of birth and copy of photo ID

They are possibly just trying to verify they are speaking with you and not the
hacker. When I was hacked, Admin Russell asked me some questions that only I
would know the answer to in order to verify that the hacker didn't have access
to my email as well.

-Pete
 Author: ricka View Messages Posted By ricka
 Posted: Mar 22, 2024 15:36
 Subject: Re: Seller Verification
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ricka (28513)

Location:  USA, Colorado
Member Since Contact Type Status
Feb 14, 2006 Contact Member Seller
Buying Privileges - OKSelling Privileges - OK
Store: abrews e-bricks
In General, par016 writes:
  In General, ricka writes:
  In General, zorbanj writes:
  In General, ricka writes:
  We have been on BL for 18 years and selling for all of those 18 years, why is
BL now wanting us to do a seller verification? We were hacked and we are fixing
things as we go and we found the verification? Is this new and why would it
come up after 18 years?

What are they asking for to re-verify you?

They want name and date of birth and copy of photo ID

They are possibly just trying to verify they are speaking with you and not the
hacker. When I was hacked, Admin Russell asked me some questions that only I
would know the answer to in order to verify that the hacker didn't have access
to my email as well.

-Pete


This page asking for verification of the "Owner" of the store, name DOB
and Copy ID. But we keep getting form not filled out correctly which it is.

This has turned off ability for our customers from being able to pay. So we
cannot get any orders, this just came out of the blue and we have been selling
for 18 years.

How long did it take for you to get Russel to help you out. I have sent 2 messages
to him and have not heard from him yet.

I have customers ready to place orders but they cannot checkout.
 Author: par016 View Messages Posted By par016
 Posted: Mar 22, 2024 21:41
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par016 (7572)

Location:  USA, New York
Member Since Contact Type Status
Apr 30, 2013 Contact Member Seller
Buying Privileges - OKSelling Privileges - OK
Store: Boston Red Blocks
In General, ricka writes:
  In General, par016 writes:
  In General, ricka writes:
  In General, zorbanj writes:
  In General, ricka writes:
  We have been on BL for 18 years and selling for all of those 18 years, why is
BL now wanting us to do a seller verification? We were hacked and we are fixing
things as we go and we found the verification? Is this new and why would it
come up after 18 years?

What are they asking for to re-verify you?

They want name and date of birth and copy of photo ID

They are possibly just trying to verify they are speaking with you and not the
hacker. When I was hacked, Admin Russell asked me some questions that only I
would know the answer to in order to verify that the hacker didn't have access
to my email as well.

-Pete


This page asking for verification of the "Owner" of the store, name DOB
and Copy ID. But we keep getting form not filled out correctly which it is.

This has turned off ability for our customers from being able to pay. So we
cannot get any orders, this just came out of the blue and we have been selling
for 18 years.

How long did it take for you to get Russel to help you out. I have sent 2 messages
to him and have not heard from him yet.

I have customers ready to place orders but they cannot checkout.

I didn't have to do any verification like that. Honestly without knowing
exactly what you are describing, it sounds a bit like further phishing. My verification
was only in an email from Russell. As for response time, unfortunately, I was
hacked at 1030PM and had to fend off the hacker for 7 hours while I waited for
an admin to wake up lol
 Author: Admin_Russell View Messages Posted By Admin_Russell
 Posted: Mar 22, 2024 22:00
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Admin_Russell

Location:  USA, California
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In General, par016 writes:

  I didn't have to do any verification like that. Honestly without knowing
exactly what you are describing, it sounds a bit like further phishing. My verification
was only in an email from Russell. As for response time, unfortunately, I was
hacked at 1030PM and had to fend off the hacker for 7 hours while I waited for
an admin to wake up lol

FYI I think we've got Rick's situation sorted out.

Our admin staff does not have access to the communcations with various members
over the years, so they cannot act as quickly or with as much confidence. Because
of the sensitivity of the situation, they follow a strict protocol that puts
security above everything else.
 Author: SylvainLS View Messages Posted By SylvainLS
 Posted: Mar 22, 2024 16:00
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SylvainLS (46)

Location:  France, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Apr 25, 2014 Contact Member Seller
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Store Closed Store: BuyerOnly
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In General, par016 writes:
  […]
Admin Russell asked me some questions that only I would know the answer to

Stop!
Who approacheth the Bridge of Death
Must answer me
These questions three!
Ere the other side he see!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvSO5KEnaVE