A warning about Internet predators targeting preppers

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A warning about Internet predators targeting preppers
May 172018
 

The online prepper community is, like the rest of the Internet, the target of scammers & predators. From time to time the admins here are made aware of people posting on the site who are targeting preppers in the hope of selling them places in communities that don’t exist or real estate deals that are nothing more than scams. (There are also sexual predators known to troll online forums – so please, take all care in information you divulge & in agreeing to “meets”)

We do our best to investigate the warnings, taking the offending posts offline while we do. BUT, it’s not easy trying to get the facts from authorities re: ongoing investigations – or even getting them to confirm an investigation is in progress. Some of these ‘warnings’ talk about ‘a friend of a friend’ or ‘someone I know’ with little or no detail – making getting to the facts & the ability to verify any claims of wrongdoing by the poster, almost impossible.

So do yourself a favor – before parting with your hard earned money – check out posters before parting with any money. Ask to talk with others who are happy investors/members, ask to visit these places they are selling – do your homework! The Internet is NOT a safe place & scammers prey on those who are naive, desperate & afraid. Don’t be a victim.

We continue to try & keep this site as safe as we can, but predators will always find new ways to try to part you from your money!

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May 022018
 

If you have forgotten your username or password to the site send me an email from the email address you originally registered with.

john [at] preppergroups [dot] com

NEW USERS – READ BEFORE POSTING!

 News  No Responses »
May 022018
 

This site has TWO useful areas. A forum (for discussion, opinions and chit-chat) and the main site (contacting or starting a group). You are currently on the main (contact) site.

THE MAIN SITE

is for posting contacts. This is where you are now. If you want to start or join a group, create a post here. In order to do that, you will need an account: you register here. (all posts are deleted after 2 years in an effort to keep the information and contact details current – we found a lot of older posts were returning emails as user unknown)
More information: What’s proper to post, what’s not || Getting Started || Are you press/media?

THE FORUM

is for posting opinions, reviews, news articles, buying & selling and questions. You can access it here. The forum requires a separate, additional registration from the main site. You can register for the forum here.
More information: Be sure to check in || Having a get-together? || List your blog or site

ATTENTION Press, Media, Casting Agencies – READ THIS!

 Prepper  1 Response »
May 012018
 

ATTENTION Reporters, Media Companies & Casting Agencies

If you are from the press/media and want to join this site to interview it’s members – DON’T!

If you are from a casting agency and want to join this site to recruit it’s members for “reality” programs – DON’T!

If you would like this sites owner/admin to review a book, dvd etc – email john [at] preppergroups [dot] com

If the people on this site wanted to talk to the press, they would approach the press. Respect their privacy! Media spammers will be reported, IP addresses will be recorded and they will be BANNED!

However, if you would like me to make your contact details available to the preppers on this site, send a message here. List the organization, your contact details and if there is a specific location you represent.

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May 012018
 
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     Canada, Group seeking members, Ontario, Prepper  No Responses »
    Jun 092018
     

    We have a property in the Ottawa region in Ontario. 25 acres of forested land. We are looking for people who are interested in coming to live on the land. We are willing to provide the land, some resources and our help/knowledge to the right people.
    Those interested in gardening, off grid systems, natural building, permaculture, individual sustainability, crafting and more are welcome.
    Please contact us for more information.

    Southwestern Oregon Preppers (SWOP) will be holding its monthly meeting at Noon PM on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Mile Post 251, Hwy 101, Coos Bay, Oregon

     Gatherings, Oregon  No Responses »
    Jun 072018
     
    Southwestern Oregon Preppers (SWOP) will be holding its monthly meeting at Noon PM on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Mile Post 251, Hwy 101, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Look for the clearing on the west side of the road.  Come rain or shine.
    The main topic is “Prepping Skills and Drills”.  Bring your bugout bag and something to sit on.  Your knowledge, skills and equipment will be tested.  You will learn your strengths and weaknesses.  If you missed these sessions before, here’s another chance!  SWOP meetings always start with a question and answer period before the main topic so all in attendance get a chance to participate.

    This is a free public meeting to get to know fellow local preppers in southwestern Oregon counties and to exchange information and ideas. It is important for individuals to understand that they will be “on their own” in the event of a disaster and not to depend on receiving outside help.

    Click here for video from April’s Disaster Preparedness Workshop

    Join Southwestern Oregon Preppers on Facebook and/or meetup.com.
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    Looking in Missouri

     Missouri, Prepper  1 Response »
    Jun 052018
     

    I’m just testing the waters to see if there’s anyone in the Odessa/Blue Springs/anywhere else to the east of the KC area interested in starting a group. I’m a second generation prepper, a Christian, an old punk rocker and a single father of two.

    Maine prepping group

     Maine, Prepper  No Responses »
    May 272018
     

    Hey guys I’ve recently started a webpage called Northern Maine Preppers and am looking for people to start sharing ideas with and collaborating with, I am hoping that some time down the road we can build a network and start meeting with some people to essentially establish a group and go over preps and ideas. if your intrested go check this website out http://cms.mainepreppersgroup.webnode.com/

    Seeking Preppers in Portland OR

     Oregon  1 Response »
    May 252018
     

    Greetings Friends,

    I am 22 and have been working (mostly alone) on prepping for almost five years now. I live in SE Portland OR. I am looking for a group near me that is ready and will help me be more ready as well. I would like to do things like drills, scenarios and simply just share knowledge. If you have questions for me before you disclose any information I certainly understand email me at: soul268 [at] live [dot] com  .

    Thank you
    John C.

    Hello All

     Connecticut  4 Responses »
    May 122018
     

    Hello everyone, I’m a new member. 51 year old healthy, strong female. I’ve been a nurse for almost 30 years, was a correctional(prison) nurse for a good deal of my career. Not a “feminist” just kind of self sufficient…

    I regret not starting prepping years ago.All of this is new to me, and especially biblically, I feel TEOTWAWKI is imminently SOON!! I strongly believe that a woman, or even WOMEN plural, need a male presence for safety, that we will be targeted without a male presence!

    I have years and years of medical/emergency/trauma experience to bring to the table…not to mention VAST knowledge of Pharmacology , years of practice learning how to deal with difficult personalities, a staunch BS detector(lol) , and even some paramilitary training…I am good with all age groups, always smiling, good positive attitude. Not afraid to get my hands dirty, some gardening knowledge, damn good cook and Baker as well!!

    I am looking for a like minded group and/or like-minded individuals to form a group. I am located in Central CT, willing to travel to upstate NY, ME,VT,NC, KY,TN,or maybe The Ozarks…I’m praying for God to place me where HE wants me!

    Looking forward to meeting some great folks on here, who can answer questions for me as they arise, or offer some sage advice! My email is [email protected]  Blessings

     

    Looking for group in or near brandenburg, or starting one.. also 333 and 1111 seeing it everywhere..

     Kentucky  No Responses »
    May 042018
     

    Hello, my name is stacy, i am looking for people to talk to about this and possibly meet up for groups..  i am new at prepping but have been studying religion and occult things for years. i do believe we are in the last days, all of these horrible things are happening all over the world! Rumors of wars, animals dying, etc. Prophecy is happening right before our eyes and hardly anyone understands it, its hard to find people that do. also wanted to ask if anyone else is experiencing synchronicity phenomena. as in triple or quadruple numbers, 333, 1111, 33, 11:33, etc. please let me know if you do so we can speak about it.

    Athens/Augusta, Ga. and surrounding areas

     Georgia, Prepper  1 Response »
    May 042018
     

    I am in what could be called the lower NE portion of the state of Georgia, somewhere between Athens and Augusta. I have a small parcel of land that if worked correctly could support as many as 6 people full time, and allow for some exchange/trade/barter with neighbors and even networking with others within a limited distance.

    I am interested in connecting with those who are fully employed, who wish to remain in their current situation, while investing (financially and with labor) in what will be their retreat if and when the time comes to make that move. This land is not large enough to support numerous houses but can accommodate a few campers within a limited size. We are intentionally trying to keep this small, so as not to arouse a lot of attention (quiet discretion is of utmost importance).

    The nearest town to us is 7 miles with a population of 1,520. The next nearest town is 14 miles away with a population of 3,978. These are numbers as of 2016. I can assure you that the population has not grown much since 2016, so we are talking about rather small towns. What this means is that when everything goes to pot the vast majority of these people will be headed to either Athens or Augusta. I know this because over the years as I have gone to town for shopping and other errands, as I try to talk to people, it is obvious they do not believe anything I tell them, and they think I am a complete kook. In over 10 years of quietly prepping and acquiring supplies, I have not yet met anyone who shows any interest in what we as preppers take so seriously. This tells me that after all is said and done, there won’t be many people if any left in this area, after a social or economic crash/collapse. Sounds like a darn good place to be if you ask me.

    Another interesting tidbit of information is that, our position on the map puts us surrounded by thousands of acres of forested lands (much of which is owned by members of my family), with scattered pasture land and ponds. This will provide us with more than adequate hunting and fishing, as well as wells, creeks and springs from which we can draw water. We also have neighbors who have horses and livestock.

    As you can see, we are situated in a rather comfortable position to be completely self sufficient if and when the time comes.

    Interested parties can reply to this post or email me directly at wisperingwoods [at] outlook [dot] com

    Looking for friend/friends for the end of the world :)

     Missouri, Prepper  2 Responses »
    Apr 262018
     

    Howdy y’all. Been here a while. Of course as most of us, doing our things. I’m in need of searching for some folks to help me out on a twelve acre off-grid homestead that is a work in progress, primitive by modern standards but with amenties. It’s an hour East of Springfield near Baker Creek, Sigma 3, flea markets, animals swaps and an area with loads of resources and things to do, not to mention Amish/Mennonite country on all sides. If you don’t have a place of your own, it’s just a matter of connecting the dots and sharing the effort. If you’re interested, give me a shout at stevesmitty79 [at] yahoo [dot] com or just google my username. I’ve had it for a while. I have a youtube channel too. Blessings to you and yours, Steve.

    Upper NW Washington

     Prepper, Washington  No Responses »
    Apr 182018
     

    Looking to form a group from Bellingham to Blaine. Not an “ugh Neanderthal” group. Serious professionals who can plan for survival in an urban environment. This would be a very large group to band together. Many professional disciplines, skills, and resource levels. People who can plan on a large scale with common sense, ability to function under stress and deprivation, and leadership. Military a definite plus.

    Join Our Community and Have Protection from the Unexpected

     Alaska, Group seeking members, Prepper  No Responses »
    Apr 162018
     

    We are looking for sound, responsible, service-minded individuals to join our community who are willing to share positive skills.

    Our organization thrives on the strong relationships we build with our members and the community at large; therefore, we take a more personal approach with our members. That is why we make every community member feel valued and help them with their goal to secure a safe place for their families.

    Don’t Leave Your Survival to Someone You Don’t Trust

    Don’t leave your family’s survival to a government entity that you don’t trust, join Eco-Community and have the assurance of safety during a time of unrest. When you become a member of Eco-Community, you would be provided with fully furnished living quarters, food, clean water and security during a disaster or martial law.

    Survival Groups

     Posted by at 12:58 pm

    Presently researching a location for a small community.

     Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Prepper  5 Responses »
    Apr 142018
     

    Hi, Tomgirl and I are currently in southwest Colorado. We are researching some lands to buy that are mountainous and hopefully with river frontage. Bordering BLM or national forest would be ideal. We’re in our twenties. I have an inheritance with which to buy land and set up an off-grid location. Have not decided on exactly where we want to settle as yet, but considering New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and maybe even California . Feel free to write us at richandtomgirl [at] protonmail [dot] com
    We would like some input on locations most favorable.

    Colorado

     Colorado, Prepper  5 Responses »
    Apr 112018
     

    Hey there. I’m new here ,just joined yesterday.
    I live in Colorado and am interested in forming a “community” one day soon.
    I am hoping to find rational people here that,like me, am fully awake and cognitively able to read the “tea leaves” of our times.
    Nice meeting you all

    Anyone and everyone

     Continental U.S., Prepper  1 Response »
    Apr 102018
     

    Hello, I am active duty military and have noticed there are a number of careers that do not support the “group” standard. Military, truckers, excess traveling careers, or people that generally can not constantly dedicate to a specific group for whatever reason. It is not fair to a well established group to accept people that may in a few years leave. With all that being said my goal is to reach out to people in these situations and see where we can go from there, honestly there is not an over arching mission other than just to communicate and possibly network with people or to have “a buddy” wherever our travels may take us. Please reach out to me with opnions, concerns, or just to chat. Gauge0317 [at] gmail [dot] com

     Posted by at 11:08 am

    DISASTER PREPAREDNESS meeting Coos Bay on April 20, 2018

     Oregon, Prepper  No Responses »
    Apr 092018
     

    The Coos Bay Fire Department and Southwestern Oregon Preppers are offering an opportunity to learn more about Disaster Preparedness. The training will be presented at the Coos Bay Fire Department located at 450 Elrod Ave, Coos Bay on April 20, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

    Join Southwestern Oregon Preppers on Facebook and/or meetup.com.

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    Whidbey Island, Washington

     Prepper, Washington  19 Responses »
    Apr 072018
     

    Are there any active preppers on Whidbey Island. I very interested in exchanging skills/knowledge and share some ideas. We don’t have to meet although that is possible. I have various skill sets and I continue to learn. Just jeave a message.

    ******UPDATED******

    It’s been almost a year since this was originally posted. I’m still a prepper although I consider myself more of a suburban homesteader. I don’t have acreage, but I have chickens, fruit trees and a large garden with hoop house and grow room. I could probably survive with my family for 90 days without assistance barring attacks from a large well armed group. I have some skills but I have much too learn. You can contact me here and we can chat.

    Looking for Prepper Families to Join Serious Alaska Prepper Community

     Alaska, Group seeking members, Prepper  No Responses »
    Apr 052018
     

    iur preppergroups.com bannerWe are a cohesive group of like-minded singles, couples, elders, teens and children that by unity have come together to prepare for the coming times of financial hardship and cataclysmic events that could challenge our way of living as we know it today – sharing knowledge, skills, resources and labor to ensure our future and well-being.

    We are looking for sound, responsible, service-minded individuals to join our community who are willing to share positive skills. Our current members have a variety of skills including maintenance, farm work (livestock and agriculture), teachers, doctors, permaculture, mechanics, electricians, paramedics, dentists, and security, all professions and skills are accepted.

    All faiths, cultures and individuals who are passionate about preserving life and taking care of day-to-day operations are encouraged to join.

    We accept well socialized dogs, cats and birds.

    QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

     Posted by at 5:10 pm

    Interested In Networking?

     Arizona, Prepper  5 Responses »
    Apr 032018
     

    Hello everyone! I am a prepper from Arizona and I was wondering who would be interested in networking? I’m looking for trustworthy people to join forces and go in on a “prepper” venture. I want to start a completely self-sustaining off grid town/settlement to relocate to. I have designs in draft stages and I need other input. Thanks in advance for your two cents!

    Fully Prepped christian family preparing to move to WV

     Group seeking members, Prepper, Seeking a group, Virginia, West Virginia  10 Responses »
    Mar 292018
     

    Revised—

    WHO WE ARE-

    We are a family of four.  I am 37 yr old male, my wife is 36 and we have two sons 14 / 7.  I own a construction company in Maine and will be semi retiring within the next year, maybe two if I can stand it.  I am very skilled at many jack of all trades things.  I know that doesn’t put me at the top of most lists of skill sets needed so I will list some of what I have done.

    Rebuild 1970 backhoe / Build my high end custom off grid house / built my barn, mini barn, shelter, septic, 1,000ft driveway, clearing for house / Spent last 10 years living completely off grid with solar (I am poor in the electrical skills department) / Built my construction company from scratch to be able to retire by age 38 / I train with my firearms and tac gear, currently hiring pro trainer for private lessons.

    While this is not a list of my skills, it is a list of things I have accomplished with skills I have and have acquired.  My main focus now on skill building is with tactical firearms training which I am doing every month and on the side at my personal range.  I am also use to extremely high stress environments due to doing construction for 15 years.  My wife has pioneer skills like making bone broth on our wood stove and sewing, natural medicine, soap making, excellent garden skills, and is great at animal husbandry.  She does everything for vet work with our goats including giving them shots, and giving birth to their kids.  We raise goats, rabbits, and chickens. All by her initiative and I essentially am her farm hand.  My two sons are home schooled.  (by my wife) They are typical children.  Though they do help us daily with chores and are not completely ruined by the school system.

    We live in Maine.  You could learn a bit about me by looking up some of my Maine posts.  (Maine retreat post deleted.) We currently have a retreat.  Probably one of the better locations as we are a mile down a dirt road off grid surrounded by 3,000 acres.  We have lived here for 10 years and built the place from scratch.  I am strongly considering a move to WV.  My reasoning behind this is due to a few different things.  I don’t really like the idea of harsh winters for a SHTF situation.  It is not good for long term survival and patrol defense.  Also we have a poor water issue here at my retreat.  Another reason why I would leave is because I struggle with winter blues and would like to find somewhere that has more of a mild winter with temps in the 40’s and 50’s like I see in WV.  Also I have sought and sought to build a dedicated group here and no one has had any interest in joining.  So I am at the point where in approx 1 year I will be able to financially uproot.  I post this now at this time because it would be good to build a relationship with a new group now and strongly work towards this as I assume that this is going to take some time.  Not that I am trying to drag this out.

    Our preps are complete for the most part to a high standard.  Our list of supplies would far exceed 90% of most.  The best way that I can say this is that we are 1 family and have essentially prepared for a small group due to no one joining us I have laid up for my neighbors without them knowing as I just did not have another solution.  If you seem like a good fit for us I will gladly share more info on this sensitive topic, but just know that our preps will exceed your expectations.   We even have an “ace card” that would help to financially take care of us and a whole group for lifes basic needs in the event of a collapsed economy as long as there is still some kind of commerce and shipping even if the cost of everything is inflated by a dollar collapse.  No mooch’s please we are not rich. Just have an investment that is not subject to dollar or stock crash.

    We are christians.  I have been a believer in Jesus for 19 years.  I have a mixed doctrinal back ground, but am very solid and not full of wacky teachings.  My wife has been a christian for 14 years.  We would like to find more fellowship where we move as the church here is pretty much just an in and out non participant entertainment atmosphere.  I can get along with brothers from most denominational back grounds as long as their beliefs are not cultic or new age like.  If there is something that we don’t agree on I am humble and still able to get along as long as it is not related to salvation or who Jesus is which I have conservative / early christian roots regarding.  I do love to converse about many different biblical topics though.

    Although I am not fond of the current state of our country, (quite embarrassed actually) I am a patriot and believe in the constitution of the united states.

    Our health overall is good.  I could use some jogging, although I am physically fit from doing farm work and construction work for years.  I am not over weight.  Essentially can not put on weight as I could use to gain a few pounds in the Maine winters.  My sons are typical healthy children.  My wife overall is not unhealthy, but she does have limes. (from a tick bite) She has been doing some super cleansing and major dietary work with some natural health physicians to flush out the lime.  In less than 4 months it has been working showing night and day improvement.  So all and all this is not an issue.  Just want to be upfront about it.

    WHAT WE SEEK-

    We seek a well established small/medium sized group.  We would really prefer the people of this group to have christian background and beliefs and good moral ethics.  I am hoping that in the group some of the skill sets would be some military and leo and medic skills.  The groups retreat should have extremely ideal defensive location well away from big cities.  I would not want to be taking a step back in the quality of what we have for a location at my current home. Group must have 1-3 years supplies for all members and be getting together on a regular basis to train.  Must be in a similar position of your preps as I am or we would not be a good fit.  I am not supplying a group although I am not selfish either and realize that we all come together on this and form a group with some who have strengths in other areas.  Not a group with just an informal bug out plan of a few families with no organization or forward moving goals.   Ideally the members of this group would be close in friendship and like a small family.  I am only interested in groups where every member is like minded and active in some way within the group.  I am not interested in groups that just invite anyone.  I would hope that you would be very careful in your selection of people to join as this is not a free for all type of thing that anyone even reading on this forum should be like even though I see some of that here.  I realize how hard it is to find people who are trust worthy and also have skills and motivation/ability to prep.   It would be preferred if there were some kind of pre-established bylaws for times of peace and post shtf.  Also we would be of the mindset that it would be necessary to store the majority of our preps at the retreat as moving them after an EMP event would not be desirable if possible.  Being from the other side of the fence when it comes to owning a retreat we see the necessity of these things and even though we don’t have them established here it is something we desire and see would only help for smooth operation.  All of what belongs to us will be labeled so that it is easy to identify in the event of a future move although that is not what I am interested in.   I want to do this right and don’t have time for a mistake here.  We do not want anyone who is affiliated with any racist, cult, or anti government type groups.  Also even though I would like it if there is military / leo skills within the group I am not looking for a militia type group, though I do think it is extremely important that we train as a group for patrol/security. I think that it is extremely important that there is a multi leadership and not a single commanding king withing the group.  Although I do realize that in many cases executive decisions will need to be made.  Jonathan Hollerman’s books talk a lot about this.

    WHAT WE BRING-

    (Actually SOME of what we bring, as I would never list it all on here.  I only write this so that you can make a judgement to the level of our preps.  The things that I write should let you know where we are at.)

    Two EMP proof vehicles diesel and gas. Foot powered grain thresher. Deep well hand pump. Shallow well pump.  5 dakota alerts. 1,000 jars with ten x times that in lids.  Diesel generator.  Diesel fuel trailer.  Retreat size supply of medical items.  Retreat size supply of many other things I feel I should probably not mention here, I am speaking about the core essentials.  We also have 15 goats and half a dozen meat rabbits we would want to bring. At least some of the goats.  Storage for all of these items could be an issue.  Some of it can go in a conex box and some would need to have stabilized temps. We would also bring my skid steer and all of the attachments- in new condition.  And could bring my old backhoe if there wasn’t a machine to dig on site. And the list goes on.

    MY PLAN-

    My plan is to continue to do what I am doing and prep where I am.  I am going to continue to run my company in order to bring in enough cash flow to buy a house and make the expensive move and also to have enough to start another business when I get to a new location.  By the time that I move I will not have to work, but I think it would be irresponsible and lazy being only 38 or 39 to completely retire.  I will try to make a business that would benefit our preps in some way.

    Let me know if we seem like a good fit and we can consider the same and if all works out we can begin to entertain the possibility of making a move in the upcoming year.

    PM me and leave an email on the private message. I will then email you from my email.

    ADDENDUM-

    At this time we have not joined a group and would also be interested in single families.  We are currently seeking to buy a large piece of property this summer in Southern WV to begin to build our retreat location.  So if you are interested in starting something small with us from the ground up then please contact me and if it is a good fit for both of us then perhaps we can move forward.

     

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