SPECIFIC PURPOSE FOCUS GROUPS EXCLUSIVELY FOR RESIDENTS OF THURSTON COUNTY, WA
How this system of groups will provide a better user experience than the Thurston County Communities groups did.
SPECIFIC PURPOSE FOCUS GROUPS
EXCLUSIVELY FOR RESIDENTS OF THURSTON COUNTY, WA
How this system of groups will provide a better user experience than the Thurston County Communities groups did.
SPECIFIC PURPOSE FOCUS GROUPS
EXCLUSIVELY FOR RESIDENTS OF THURSTON COUNTY, WA
How this system of groups will provide a better user experience than the Thurston County Communities groups did.
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The Thurston County, WA Collection of Facebook Groups
The Thurston County, WA
Collection of Facebook Groups
Click on a group, below, to go to the rules for that Facebook Group
Facebook Groups DO's and DON'TS
Click on a group, below, to go to the rules for that Facebook Group
Facebook Groups DO's and DON'TS
Facebook Groups DO's and DON'TS
NOTE: Even if you have no intention of posting anything fraudulent, we suggest that you become familiar with the most common scams, listed under the banned section below. Knowing what to look out for can help you avoid becoming a victim of one of these scams. While we do check the groups several times each day, we are not monitoring them 24/7. If you see something that could be a scam, please report it to us so we can delete it, if necessary.
Our number one priority and responsibility as admins is to maintain an inviting and safe environment for the group members to conduct their discussions. We have a three strikes you're out policy so that inadvertent mistakes, not having first read the rules, etc. does not get anyone removed. However, malicious posts meant to cause emotional or financial harm to members will result in swift and permanent removal of the perpetrator.
What do I need to do to get banned from a group forever?
POST ANYTHING CONSIDERED FRAUDULENT
Our apologies to anyone posting a legitimate post that appears fraudulent. In the interest of protecting the members of our groups, we have to be overly cautious these days. Should you be posting something you feel could be considered a scam, our best advice is to include things in your post that could prove it's legitimate.
For those actually posting scams, you will be banned from the group.
Some of the more common scams are listed below.
POST A DUCT CLEANING SCAM
ALL duct cleaning posts will result in a permanent ban unless a link is provided to a known local or national company website proving the post to be legitimate.
POST A JOB SCAM
The job postings which are short requests for needing people to pack boxes, work at FedEx, stuff envelopes, etc. etc. Any job posting like this which seems too good to be true, too easy to get, etc. etc. is almost always a scam. Posting one of these will result in a ban from the group.
POST A MOVING AND SELLING EVERYTHING SCAM
The moving and selling everything type of post is not allowed. Posting one will result in a ban.
POST A CHIMNEY CLEANING SCAM
Most of these have turned out to be scams. While there could be a legitimate one, once in a while, to protect the members, all chimney cleaning posts will result in a ban.
POST A SMALL BUSINESS LOAN SCAMS
Any post which purports to have access to funds to lend, will be considered a scam and result in a ban.
POST A BOGUS MEDICAL SCAM
There are a few variations of the "My son was diagnosted with.... and we are selling these shirts", etc. etc. These are known as fake medical fundraisers. Posting one of these, in any variation, will result in a ban.
POST A BOGUS CHARITY SCAM
These scams take several forms, including the following: 1 – The scammer first builds an authentic-looking, but fake website that's a knockoff of a well-known charity's real website. They then purchase ads or place sponsored posts on Facebook requesting donations for some worthy cause. Posting any variation of this scam will result in a ban.
POST A COUPON CODE SCAM
These scams have existed for a long time. They lure people in with a coupon offering amazing deals. While not as prevalent, they still pop up once in awhile. Posting one of these will result in a ban.
POST A FAKE SHOPPING SCAM
These are identified when someone tries to move a conversation outside of Facebook Messenger, asks for payment in the form of a gift card, requests deposits on items before receiving them, asks for items to be shipped before payment is received, or having buyers providing a prepaid shipping label. Posting any variation of this scam will result in a ban.
POST A FAKE GIVEAWAY SCAM
In these scams, they'll send you legitimate-looking messages saying they're giving away money to Facebook users (the exact premise as to why differs). All you have to do is fill in a form with some very personal information, like your bank information and social security number. Posting any variation of this scam will result in a ban.
POST A FAKE ROMANCE SCAM
Romance scams occur when a criminal adopts a fake online identity to gain a victim's affection and trust. The scammer then uses the illusion of a romantic or close relationship to manipulate and/or steal from the victim. Posting any variation of this scam will result in a ban.
POST A CAR DETAILING SCAM
This scam is as prevalent, perhaps even more so, than the duct cleaning scam. Posting one of these will result in a permanent ban. Posts by local, known car detailers will be allowed.
POST A "SOMEONE DIED" SCAM
This scam involves posts or messages that say “Look who died, I think you know him,” followed by several crying emoji. It appears to be a link to a news report. Posting one of these will result in a permanent ban.
POST AN INJURED PET SCAM
This is where a scammer posts about an injured pet returned home. The post gets shared, goes viral, and then the post is edited to include a malicious link or service. It comes in various forms, some even including missing children. Posting any variation of this scam will result in a permanent ban.
POST A DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER'S SCAM
This is a fairly common scam where a post is make about needing help to find someone missing. While rhere are lots of variations of this scam, a common one involves posting about an elderly person, usually a relative, that has gone missing. The play by play of this scam is very similar to the injured pet scam. Any variation of this scam will result in a permanent ban.
POST ANYTHING CONSIDERED FAUDULENT
Our apologies to anyone posting a legitimate post that appears fraudulent. In the interest of protecting the members of our groups, we have to be overly cautious these days. Should you be posting something you feel could be considered a scam, our best advice is to include things in your post that could prove it's legitimate.
For those actually posting scams, you will be banned from the group.
Some of the more common scams are listed below.
POST A DUCT CLEANING SCAM
ALL duct cleaning posts will result in a permanent ban unless a link is provided to a known local or national company website proving the post to be legitimate.
POST A JOB SCAM
The job postings which are short requests for needing people to pack boxes, work at FedEx, stuff envelopes, etc. etc. Any job posting like this which seems too good to be true, too easy to get, etc. etc. is almost always a scam. Posting one of these will result in a ban from the group.
POST A MOVING AND SELLING EVERYTHING SCAM
The moving and selling everything type of post is not allowed. Posting one will result in a ban.
POST A CHIMNEY CLEANING SCAM
Most of these have turned out to be scams. While there could be a legitimate one, once in a while, to protect the members, all chimney cleaning posts will result in a ban.
POST A SMALL BUSINESS LOAN SCAMS
Any post which purports to have access to funds to lend, will be considered a scam and result in a ban.
POST A BOGUS MEDICAL SCAM
There are a few variations of the "My son was diagnosted with.... and we are selling these shirts", etc. etc. These are known as fake medical fundraisers. Posting one of these, in any variation, will result in a ban.
POST A BOGUS CHARITY SCAM
These scams take several forms, including the following: 1 – The scammer first builds an authentic-looking, but fake website that's a knockoff of a well-known charity's real website. They then purchase ads or place sponsored posts on Facebook requesting donations for some worthy cause. Posting any variation of this scam will result in a ban.
POST A COUPON CODE SCAM
These scams have existed for a long time. They lure people in with a coupon offering amazing deals. While not as prevalent, they still pop up once in awhile. Posting one of these will result in a ban.
POST A FAKE SHOPPING SCAM
These are identified when someone tries to move a conversation outside of Facebook Messenger, asks for payment in the form of a gift card, requests deposits on items before receiving them, asks for items to be shipped before payment is received, or having buyers providing a prepaid shipping label. Posting any variation of this scam will result in a ban.
POST A FAKE GIVEAWAY SCAM
In these scams, they'll send you legitimate-looking messages saying they're giving away money to Facebook users (the exact premise as to why differs). All you have to do is fill in a form with some very personal information, like your bank information and social security number. Posting any variation of this scam will result in a ban.
POST A FAKE ROMANCE SCAM
Romance scams occur when a criminal adopts a fake online identity to gain a victim's affection and trust. The scammer then uses the illusion of a romantic or close relationship to manipulate and/or steal from the victim. Posting any variation of this scam will result in a ban.
POST A CAR DETAILING SCAM
This scam is as prevalent, perhaps even more so, than the duct cleaning scam. Posting one of these will result in a permanent ban. Posts by local, known car detailers will be allowed.
POST A "SOMEONE DIED" SCAM
This scam involves posts or messages that say “Look who died, I think you know him,” followed by several crying emoji. It appears to be a link to a news report. Posting one of these will result in a permanent ban.
POST AN INJURED PET SCAM
This is where a scammer posts about an injured pet returned home. The post gets shared, goes viral, and then the post is edited to include a malicious link or service. It comes in various forms, some even including missing children. Posting any variation of this scam will result in a permanent ban.
POST A DEMENTIA / ALZHEIMER'S SCAM
This is a fairly common scam where a post is make about needing help to find someone missing. While rhere are lots of variations of this scam, a common one involves posting about an elderly person, usually a relative, that has gone missing. The play by play of this scam is very similar to the injured pet scam. Any variation of this scam will result in a permanent ban.