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Old 17 November 2019, 11:58 AM   #1
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Phishing attempt from user "ame" - need help from moderators

I just got a private message from a member with 0 posts, asking me to look at a watch he wants to buy -- but the link appears to be trying to get me to enter my forum login name and password, and it's not a legitimate link.

Who do I report this to?

The members id is "ame". I can forward the private message from them if you want to see it.

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Old 17 November 2019, 12:03 PM   #2
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I just got a private message from a member with 0 posts, asking me to look at a watch he wants to buy -- but the link appears to be trying to get me to enter my forum login name and password, and it's not a legitimate link.

Who do I report this to?

The members id is "ame". I can forward the private message from them if you want to see it.

Thanks.

-Dan
I reported your post to a mod. Hopefully they check in with you
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Old 17 November 2019, 12:46 PM   #3
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Press the triangle next to online and report direct to a moderator.
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Old 17 November 2019, 12:48 PM   #4
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there is no user member with that name.

Use the report function triangle on the pm in question so that we can access it directly.
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Old 18 November 2019, 02:54 AM   #5
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there is no user member with that name.

Use the report function triangle on the pm in question so that we can access it directly.
Stevo banned him, can only be accessed now on "the other side".
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Old 23 March 2020, 04:57 AM   #6
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there is no user member with that name.

Use the report function triangle on the pm in question so that we can access it directly.
Hi, I know it's off topic, but I need a mod help, as I am new to the forum, is this stopping me uploading images?
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Old 23 March 2020, 09:33 AM   #7
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Old 24 March 2020, 07:21 AM   #8
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Old 24 March 2020, 07:51 AM   #9
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Old 11 July 2020, 03:43 AM   #10
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reference check

I had posts off the back of my new welcome message.

Asking to DM

I am not allowed to post a question to ask about validity of the seller offering me a watch and it looks like a possible fraud.

Any advice people?
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Old 11 July 2020, 04:06 AM   #11
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I’m not understanding what you’re asking, if you want to post a question go right ahead. If you feel that there is fraudulent activity afoot report it by clicking on the red triangle either in the pm or a post.
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Old 11 July 2020, 04:33 AM   #12
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Thanks,

here's the info I was trying to post. I was adding profile links into the reply so it would not let me post being new.

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I'm new to the Rolex Forum. Posted my welcome message and also dropped in some details of a watch I was after.

I got a private message from a seller on here about the very watch I was after, asking me to email them directly for pics etc.

I'm after confirmation that they are legit, the two references that they sent me have both private messaged me back saying he is 110% great. He sent his driving licence image to me as well (and name, Smith) - so all stacks up so far.

I'm a very careful person when buying online, especially from someone new and online. Apologies if I am being too careful here. I don't mean to offend anyone.

The seller is itsmaxemiliano

The two people I ran references with are:

Bacnine

and

hawainpanda

My worry here is that the watch seller's posts use the logo and links for this instagram account mvv_watches

This account is owned and run by Max Vargas. I contacted him and he believes this account is hacked and they are pretending to be him.

So it seems like the seller is not the seller, as they've also said in an email reply to me that that insta account is indeed theirs.

Thanks

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Old 11 July 2020, 06:50 AM   #13
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Account banned until we can figure this out. Good for you for being overly cautious.
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Old 11 July 2020, 05:25 PM   #14
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Thanks for banning.

I am in contact with the real Max and owner of the now banned member.

He wants to know what to do to get it back and changed password etc

Thanks.
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Old 11 July 2020, 09:11 PM   #15
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Thanks for banning.

I am in contact with the real Max and owner of the now banned member.

He wants to know what to do to get it back and changed password etc

Thanks.
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