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T206CollectorShilling will always exist and there are ways to avoid being a victim.
Since Jeff seems inclined to apply his JD to this problem, victims of crimes are always victims of crimes, but there are things you can do to make yourself less of a target -- don't walk down a dark alley in the middle of the night in a bad neighborhood with your wallet open and $100 bills hanging out.
I think you're a mark if you place early ceiling bids on auctions.