I have a question about the "Scammer Sign-Up Warning".

Attention! There has been an influx of scammer signups!

The method of operation is to private message you and tell you that you should contact such 'n such person at a given email address.

Please report the private messages. Staff will ban the offender, and I will implement an IP ban. Unfortunately these scammers are using VPN/proxy services, which may mean your VPN/proxy may be blocked.

I am possibly naive but not certainly devious. I always follow the rules. Does this (above) mean that if a buyer/seller contacts me that we should not exchange information via our private emails?

I always am very careful in buying and selling with an internet contact from any source. Ultimately I require a FTF meeting, proper identification which generally included Drivers License and LTCF. I try to ask lots of questions and do some research before consenting to even meet with an individual. The price is set before meeting with the proviso that no deal is final until the buyer sees the gun and and all his/her questions are satisfied.

Thanks for clarifying this for me.