We have opened a discussion thread in the Pub section discussing this. We will include a very detailed password checklist.

We want to highly recommend that members turn on and use TGP's two-factor authentication option. We highly recommend every member reading this change their passwords as a precaution. We have forced email revalidation for all members that have not signed on for a while. None of the accounts compromised were using two-factor authentication. Talking to one member as I am working through getting his account back in order, he informed me that his Apple password manager had been compromised and made available on the dark web. In today's world, that is false confidence you can no longer afford.Įvery account that I've restored so far to the original owner was using compromised passwords. It is heartbreaking to see that the lure of saving some money will still fool people into using those methods to save a few dollars. Unfortunately, we cannot control how members do deals.

However, the best way to prevent this is for members to exercise proper password hygiene (which I'll detail below), turn on two-factor authentication, and - I implore every single person here - only use payment methods that have buyer protection. We've made security changes that I don't want to detail here to stop them. Box 245 San Dimas, CA 91773) in raised lettering. These plates had gold plating over a black base and featured the Charvel (logo) and address (P.O. They have scammed members in the Emporiums by creating ads with stolen photos and requesting Paypal F&F or Venmo exclusively for payment. The serial numbers used a FOUR digit system that started with number 1001 and ended with 5491. These neck plates say Charvel PO Package 245, San Dimas, California, 91773. The very first serial number used has been a Strat-style harmonica with the Heineken beverage bottle tag coated on it, Nov 9th, 1981. Some fraudsters have compromised TGP accounts have in the past few days. Notice 1:There were approximately 750 Bolt-on Charvels produced from 1979-1981 without serial numbers.

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