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I got scam on craiglists.....
I traded one of my watch to someone on craigslist yesterday and got scam. I got a fake wacth in return. I took the watch to a dealer and they did confirm the watch was a fake. Any recommendation on what I should do?
HELP!! This is his information: danielhollander@ymail.com 202 549 6277 |
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Paul,
I would call the police first. Was it a local deal?
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you could file a police report, but that sounds like a civil issue. Any way to track the address, IP address, list your watch as stolen possibly
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Call the police
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In Georgia it would fall under theft by deception
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first, contact the trader and ask him to make it right..
Otherwise, it is a criminal investigation........... fraud is a crime and for the cost of a Rolex, frequently a felony.....
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Yes.
Yes, it was local. All I have is his number. I think he use a fake name. I traded one of my rolex datejust for his omega limited edition.
If I contact the police, I'm not sure what they can do. |
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That's just terrible Paul, sorry it happened.
File a police report and see what civil actions are available to you. Probably not much chance of recovery but it never hurts to try. |
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I tried to contact call and email him at least 10 times....NO ANSWER.
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very sorry to here that... Hope u find that skunk and get back your watch. Good Luck.
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Do you have a bill of sale/contract that states that the watch you received is a genuine and original Rolex product? If you do not, you simply traded a watch for a watch. If this was a face to face transaction, you most likely have little recourse if any.
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So everyone out there.......don't be too trustworthy. I know that now. |
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I thought you traded a Rolex for a Rolex.
In this trade, if you received an Omega and you need a document from the other party that the Omega you received is genuine and original. |
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Theft??
It's only theft/deception if you can prove the other party knowingly committed the transaction. If he was unaware of the fake then he did no wrong. You would be entitled to your watch back as the contract was for a real watch.
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Call the police ASAP. The police have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to these types of scams, especially from craigslist. I hope you will be as fortunate as I was.
I once met someone face-to-face to buy a blackberry. Long story short, it was a stolen blackberry and I was unable to activate it with verizon. Filed a police report and yadda yadda yadda. Kept the locked phone and sold it on ebay for parts. 3 months later, the detective from the NYPD that was working on my case called me up and said that the perp is willing to pay back 2.5 times the amount what I paid him to drop the charges. I agreed. The perp dropped off the money to the police precint and I came to pick it up 2 days later. I hope you will be as lucky as I was. The police should be able to help you. I'm sure there were surveillance cameras nearby where you met where they can get a better visual. Also, they have the power to find out whom the cell phone number belongs to. Good luck |
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Wrong. Whether he knew it was fake or not, does not absolve him from the crime of selling fake goods.
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Sorry to hear you were scammed on craigslist... it is filled with crooks.
![]() These thieves use fake names, prepaid phones, and revolving email addresses making finding them hard to find. Time is important so call the police and file a report. |
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Do you have a link the the Craigslist?
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Sorry to hear this.
Paul, I'm very sorry to hear this story, but I think you have very little chance to do anything against the guy who traded watch to you, specially it is face to face deal. He can also say he gave you the real watch, you switch watch and now you are trying to scam him with the fake one. How can you prove the fake watch is the one you got from him?
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Call the Police. If he didn't know it was a fake he wouldn't be avoiding Now . CALL THE POLICE.
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Paul, PM me. if you can forward the email he sent you to me we can track down where he sent it from at least (even if it was from a disposable email account)
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Paul, I'm sorry you got scammed by a craigslister, but you're not the first. This story should be a lesson to you and everyone else on TRF - let the buyer beware! You should have verified the authenticity of the watch you were receiving in trade, prior to completing the transaction. I blame you for not getting the appropriate paperwork, and taking the watch to an Omega jeweler to verify it. Shame on you - now go call the police immediately, and good luck with recouping your Rolex.
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I am sorry to hear it, Paul, and I hope it works out for you. ![]()
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Ouch! Sorry that happened. Keep us posted.
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Yowsa!! Sorry to hear Paul.Craigslist,Ebay, Kijjiji...all them places are sworming with scammers and scumbags.A good reminder to myself and others to be careful out there.These scam artists are working very hard everyday at coming up with new ways to steal honest peoples cash.good thing we have mods here on TRF who watch out for shady posts, and keep us informed.I've been lucky so far, but I've been dealing with known sellers or face to face.I have no advice to offer to you Paul, but I hope you get your money back.
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This is SUCKS!!!
Sorry to hear this.
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Sorry to hear about this, I hope it works out for you. Give the Police a call...
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another day and another scammer, when will it end. probably never. sorry to hear this...... neil
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