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Steve in Colorado 🐏🏔️⛷️
@steveincolorado.bsky.social
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Retired scientist & analyst, information & political junkie, backcountry skier, jazz listener, & life-long cat servant in Colorado. Was on Xitter. 🚫crypto 🚫MAGA 🚫porn. 🚫bio or 🚫posts = 🚫follow. All followers vetted. Some will be blocked. #GISchat
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Steve in Colorado 🐏🏔️⛷️ @steveincolorado.bsky.social · May 16
🚩WARNING🚩 Scams are increasing on Bluesky. Before following, donating or DM'ing, first ask yourself, is this a scam? Does it pass the Duck Test? "If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck". Same for scams. See the latest scams: #SpotTheScammer
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@dsnow4229.bsky.social - Dog breeder scam. Registered 22 days ago. Media pirated from Internet: www.instagram.com/p/DPRsbaeD1sJ/ images.craigslist.org/00X0X_4U38JG... www.facebook.com/groups/13784... Many dog breeder scams in last month. REPORT, REPOST, block! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
@dsnow4229.bsky.social - Dog breeder scam. Registered 22 days ago. Media pirated from Internet: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPRsbaeD1sJ/ https://images.craigslist.org/00X0X_4U38JG0oDIF_0lM0CI_600x450.jpg https://www.facebook.com/groups/1378409559299240/posts/2127239777749544/ Many dog breeder scams in last month. REPORT, REPOST, block! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
November 29, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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@darraghsniffvendor.bsky.social: New dog breeder scam. Registered 10/25/2025. Media pirated from Internet: www.instagram.com/p/DPa_h5zEu86/ www.facebook.com/groups/89652... www.instagram.com/p/DM9oj6ACNd... www.instagram.com/p/DBHTM4Ey3BX/ REPORT, REPOST, block! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
New dog breeder scam. Registered 10/25/2025. Media pirated from the Internet: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPa_h5zEu86/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/896528009198105/posts/987051890145716/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DM9oj6ACNdK/?img_index=2 https://www.instagram.com/p/DBHTM4Ey3BX/ REPORT, REPOST, block! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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@robertbernard670.bsky.social - Dog breeder scam. Registered 10/17/2025. Bio says "Hit my inbox." Media pirated from Internet: www.facebook.com/groups/whats... www.tiktok.com/@miniature_d... Facebook says this is a scam too. REPORT, REPOST, block #dogs #dogsofbluesky
Dog breeder scam. Registered 10/17/2025. Bio says "Hit my inbox." Media pirated from Internet: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatshappeningpensacolafl/posts/1141869314197255/ https://www.tiktok.com/@miniature_dachshundz/video/7516942764249042231 Facebook says this is a scam too. REPORT, REPOST, block #dogs #dogsofbluesky
November 28, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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@he-rna.bsky.social - Dog breeder scam. Registered 10/24/2025. Media pirated from Internet: www.facebook.com/groups/99978... REPORT, REPOST, block! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
@he-rna.bsky.social - Dog breeder scam. Registered 10/24/2025. Media pirated from Internet: https://www.facebook.com/groups/999780860802093/posts/1958293581617478/ REPORT, REPOST, block! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
November 28, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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@shawnbaldwin610.bsky.social - Dog breeder scam. Registered 27 days ago. Media pirated from Internet: www.pinterest.com/pin/toy-malt... www.patibul.com/kore-kan-mal... marktplaza.nl/prachtige-ma... REPORT, REPOST, block! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
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November 28, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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We need more people REPORTING @lilian-elizabeth.bsky.social: Dog breeder scam. It has been a full day and BMS has not suspended this very obvious scam yet with media pirated from the Internet. #dogs #dogsofbluesky
November 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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@puppies02.bsky.social - Dog breeder scam. Registered 10/19/2025. Media pirated from Internet: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=8... www.cz-pes.cz/inzerce/1632... www.charmingyorkies.com/available-yo... Many dog breeder scams in last month. REPORT, REPOST, block! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
@puppies02.bsky.social - Dog breeder scam. Registered 10/19/2025. Media pirated from Internet: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=803435585381395 https://www.cz-pes.cz/inzerce/163257-1.jpg https://www.charmingyorkies.com/available-yorkies Many dog breeder scams in last month. REPORT, REPOST, block! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
November 27, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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@yorkiepaw.bsky.social - Dog breeder scam. Registered 20 days ago. Bio sounds like breeder but name says sanctuary. Media pirated from the Internet: en.petglobals.com/sell/dogs/he... www.tiktok.com/@yorkie.pupp.... REPORT, REPOST, block! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
@yorkiepaw.bsky.social - Dog breeder scam. Registered 20 days ago. Bio sounds like breeder but name says sanctuary. Media pirated from the Internet: https://en.petglobals.com/sell/dogs/helsinki/amazing-yorkie-puppies-business-whatsapp-37256348129-157074 https://www.tiktok.com/@yorkie.puppies.fo6673/photo/7562203832969612551. REPORT, REPOST, block! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
November 27, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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@lilian-elizabeth.bsky.social: Dog breeder scam. Registered 20 days ago. Media pirated from the Internet: www.instagram.com/reel/DO_Vm4Q... www.instagram.com/reel/DON-RqV... lovelyiqar.click/product_deta... niceriftsk.click/product_deta... REPORT, REPOST, block! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
@lilian-elizabeth.bsky.social - Dog breeder scam. Registered 20 days ago. Media pirated from the Internet: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO_Vm4QgqMr/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DON-RqViJMQ/ https://lovelyiqar.click/product_details/7343402.html https://niceriftsk.click/product_details/53903131.html. In early November 2025, several new dog breeder scams started posting on Bluesky. They are probably all part of the same scam crime. Watch for these scams. If found, then REPORT, REPOST, block! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
November 26, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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BMS just *suspended* another dog breeder scam that I reported: @farahjameson.bsky.social. Registered 19 days ago. Media pirated from Internet: in.pinterest.com/pin/77264887... www.tiktok.com/@teacuppupie... www.petrescue.com.au/listings/114... Watch for scams! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
BMS just *suspended* another dog breeder scam that I reported: @farahjameson.bsky.social. Registered 19 days ago. Media pirated from the Internet: https://in.pinterest.com/pin/772648879862305929/ https://www.tiktok.com/@teacuppupiesx/photo/7500886735828569349 https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/1146621 Watch for more dog breeder scams! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
November 26, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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@shihtzu-puppy.bsky.social - New dog breeder scam. Registered 6 days ago. Media pirated from the Internet: www.instagram.com/reel/DK4rfD0... www.tiktok.com/@mommykhai24... www.instagram.com/reel/DK4rfD0... 5th dog breeder scam in 2 days. REPORT, REPOST, block! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
@shihtzu-puppy.bsky.social - New dog breeder scam. Registered 6 days ago. Media pirated from the Internet: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK4rfD0grLv/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mommykhai24/video/7503422335358110992 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK4rfD0grLv/ 5th dog breeder scam in 2 days so there is a new scam crime ring. REPORT, REPOST, block! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
November 26, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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BMS just *suspended* a repeat offender that I reported: @puppiesbreeders.bsky.social dog breeder scam. Same pirated media as recently *suspended* @polarissparts.bsky.social dog breeder scam. With holiday shopping starting, watch for these selling puppy scams! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
BMS just *suspended* a repeat offender that I reported: @puppiesbreeders.bsky.social new dog breeder scam. Same pirated media as recently *suspended* @polarissparts.bsky.social dog breeder scam. With holiday shopping starting watch for these selling puppy scams! #dogs #dogsofbluesky BMS just *suspended* a repeat offender that I reported: @puppiesbreeders.bsky.social new dog breeder scam. Same pirated media as recently *suspended* @polarissparts.bsky.social dog breeder scam. With holiday shopping starting, watch for these selling puppy scams! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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BMS just *suspended* a repeat offender that I reported: @horserescueallianc.bsky.social new horse rescue scam. Same pirated media and PayPal link as previously *suspended* @savelives05.bsky.social old horse rescue scam. Watch for these scams! #horse #horses #horsesofbluesky
BMS just *suspended* a repeat offender that I reported: @horserescueallianc.bsky.social horse rescue scam. Same pirated media and PayPal link as previously *suspended* @savelives05.bsky.social horse rescue scam. Watch for these scams! #horse #horses #horsesofbluesky BMS just *suspended* a repeat offender that I reported: @horserescueallianc.bsky.social horse rescue scam. Same pirated media and PayPal link as previously *suspended* @savelives05.bsky.social horse rescue scam. Watch for these scams! #horse #horses #horsesofbluesky
November 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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@monicake00.bsky.social - Gofundme scammer. Followed me for the only purpose of a Gofundme solicitation. No bio but posts are all Gofundme solicitations. Replies all say "I came across your campaign and just wanted to reach out." REPORT, REPOST, block!
November 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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@thelmataylor.bsky.social: Maine Coon cat breeder scam. Registered 26 days ago. DM in bio to scam. Media pirated from Internet www.instagram.com/p/DQ2HkLoEtuO/ www.facebook.com/groups/chato... www.instagram.com/p/C_-xiB_Pn3D/ REPORT, REPOST, block! #cats #catsofbluesky #mainecooncat
@thelmataylor.bsky.social: Maine Coon cat breeder scam. Registered 26 days ago. DM in bio to scam. Media pirated from Internet: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ2HkLoEtuO/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/chatonsmignons/posts/1296397665135371/ https://www.instagram.com/p/C_-xiB_Pn3D/ REPORT, REPOST, block! #cats #catsofbluesky #mainecooncat
November 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Thanks to the dog people who have reposted my post about this scam. Please include #dogs #dogsofbluesky and such to reach more dog people. Note that I'm a cat person, but the same scam applies to cat breeder scams. I've seen Maine Coons mistaken for Ragdolls. #cats #catsofbluesky
steveincolorado.bsky.social Steve in Colorado 🐏🏔️⛷️ @steveincolorado.bsky.social · 3d
#SpotTheScammer

There is no PayPal or similar link in this dog breeder scam. They want to DM their victims, establish a relationship, then sell a nonexistent pup. Common in these breeder scams is to advertise one breed (Shi Tsu) and then post pictures of another breed (Pomeranian).
November 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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@polarissparts.bsky.social - New dog breeder scam. Registered 10/21/2025. Media pirated from the Internet: www.facebook.com/groups/33609... www.pinterest.com/pin/53381736... in.pinterest.com/pin/95877420... www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=... REPORT, REPOST, block! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
New dog breeder scam. Registered 10/21/2025. Media pirated from the Internet: https://www.facebook.com/groups/336099555066308/posts/888502183159373/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/533817362103265961/ https://in.pinterest.com/pin/958774208165937315/ https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2563072494009755&set=pcb.2563072970676374 REPORT, REPOST, block! #dogs #dogsofbluesky
November 25, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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@gjsvgvsvh.bsky.social - New financial scammer with @randomletters handle, registered 17 hours ago. Followed me. Gofundme link to scam money. Asking to be DM'ed in posts and replies. REPORT, REPOST, block!
November 25, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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@mahmoodsfamily.myatproto.social - New multi account Gaza Gofundme scam bot. Same as *suspended* @ma7mouds1family.myatproto.social @mahmodsfamily82.cryptoanarchy.network @savemahmoudsfamili.myatproto.social . Registered 26 hours ago, 1000's of posts. REPORT, REPOST, block!
November 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Yup, if Bluesky Moderation Service could show where accounts are from (eg) Ukraine but actually from (eg) Nigeria, then that would help everyone to determine if the account and their posts are scams. This would expose a lot of scams!!!
railway-royalty.bsky.social Railway Ann @railway-royalty.bsky.social · 4d
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Would help to spot scammers who say they are from (eg) Ukraine but actually from (eg) Nigeria? #SpotTheScammer
November 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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@mahmoodfamilygazaa.cryptoanarchy.network: New multi account Gaza Gofundme scam bot. Same as *suspended* @ma7mouds1family.myatproto.social @mahmodsfamily82.cryptoanarchy.network @savemahmoudsfamili.myatproto.social. Registered 8 hours ago, 1000's of posts. REPORT, REPOST, block!
November 24, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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We need more people reporting @jannycats.bsky.social - Cat rescue scam. It's been 3 days and BMS has not suspended the scam. Ko-fi has suspended the scam. I just reported 7 scam posts each with 1-3 examples of media pirated from the Internet. BMS is a sleep at the wheel on this one.
November 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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We need more people reporting @jannycats.bsky.social - Cat rescue scam. It has been over a day and BMS has not suspended the scam!
November 21, 2025 at 1:26 AM
steveincolorado.bsky.social
Sounds about right.
theliamnissan.bsky.social Liam Nissan™ @theliamnissan.bsky.social · 9d
It's a good thing President Obama killed Osama Bin Laden because otherwise Trump would be inviting him to the White House for some goddamn hors d'oeuvres
November 20, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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#SpotTheBot #SpotTheScammer

@hellomx.bsky.social - Bot that followed me. Registered 10/15/2025. Posts appear to be AI generated. REPORT, REPOST, block!
November 20, 2025 at 6:55 AM