ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

silverspirit · 25 July 2017, 06:24 PM

Hi All,
As a new member I am reporting my STOLEN Rolex Bi-metal datejust
Model 16233 SERIAL NUMBER L861848 Case number R666386
stolen in the UK
The scam works as follows :-
A legitimate e bay account is hacked and an advertised watch is bought on the buy it now option and payment made in full through paypal.
The seller is messaged saying the buyer wants to pickup the watch in person to make sure its received safely. This may be arranged away from the sellers home.
The next day the payment will be reversed by e bay and you have handed over your watch to organised thieves. BEWARE !!!

Time taker · 25 July 2017, 06:38 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss. Unfortunately this is a common scam and it happens far too often!! Well done for getting the watch info on line- I always google the serial no. of a watch I'm looking to buy just in case it has been reported on the forums etc. Best of luck in getting it back / insurance etc.

dmash · 25 July 2017, 09:37 PM

You have to be more careful and know the regulations of PayPal! You must ALWAYS have a verifiable tracking number with a payment on PayPal! Always! And over $750, must include signature. If these rules are not followed you will ALWAYS lose the case on PayPal.

Op super sorry for your loss, the above is to ensure no other buyers get scammed as you did.

Rebel · 25 July 2017, 09:45 PM

Sorry for your loss.

AK797 · 25 July 2017, 11:54 PM

If it is going to be collected it should be cash only, and meet at a bank and pay the notes straight in to ensure they are real.

jvmartin · 26 July 2017, 02:46 AM

Yeah... Paypal protection requires a tracking number and signature confirmation... otherwise you're basically giving your item away...

Ballaratboy · 26 July 2017, 03:55 PM

So sorry to hear of your loss!

25 July 2017, 06:24 PM	#1
silverspirit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: cardiff uk Posts: 1	Ebay scam reminder Hi All, As a new member I am reporting my STOLEN Rolex Bi-metal datejust Model 16233 SERIAL NUMBER L861848 Case number R666386 stolen in the UK The scam works as follows :- A legitimate e bay account is hacked and an advertised watch is bought on the buy it now option and payment made in full through paypal. The seller is messaged saying the buyer wants to pickup the watch in person to make sure its received safely. This may be arranged away from the sellers home. The next day the payment will be reversed by e bay and you have handed over your watch to organised thieves. BEWARE !!!

25 July 2017, 09:45 PM	#4
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,066	Sorry for your loss. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

25 July 2017, 06:38 PM	#2
Time taker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London Posts: 58	Sorry to hear of your loss. Unfortunately this is a common scam and it happens far too often!! Well done for getting the watch info on line- I always google the serial no. of a watch I'm looking to buy just in case it has been reported on the forums etc. Best of luck in getting it back / insurance etc.

25 July 2017, 09:37 PM	#3
dmash "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 5,912	You have to be more careful and know the regulations of PayPal! You must ALWAYS have a verifiable tracking number with a payment on PayPal! Always! And over $750, must include signature. If these rules are not followed you will ALWAYS lose the case on PayPal. Op super sorry for your loss, the above is to ensure no other buyers get scammed as you did.

25 July 2017, 11:54 PM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,270	If it is going to be collected it should be cash only, and meet at a bank and pay the notes straight in to ensure they are real.

26 July 2017, 02:46 AM	#6
jvmartin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,349	Yeah... Paypal protection requires a tracking number and signature confirmation... otherwise you're basically giving your item away...

26 July 2017, 03:55 PM	#7
Ballaratboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Steve Location: Australia Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 179	So sorry to hear of your loss!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)