Scam Alert

[marathon21]

I'm new to TRF looking to purchase first Rolex. Almost got scam by a forum member possibly other member might be involved in the scheme or could be one individual. During my due diligence check these are forum members name involved: De light, Samsample007-banned, dancingpriest-banned. Watch still up for sale by Duncand111. all are giving each other positive feedback.

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by marathon21

I'm new to TRF looking to purchase first Rolex. Almost got scam by a forum member possibly other member might be involved in the scheme or could be one individual. During my due diligence check these are forum members name involved: De light, Samsample007-banned, dancingpriest-banned. Watch still up for sale by Duncand111. all are giving each other positive feedback.

You need to inform the mods and request thread be moved to “watch out” sub-forum. Link to the listing?

[Oyster84]

How did you "almost" got scammed?

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Al1969

You need to inform the mods and request thread be moved to “watch out” sub-forum. Link to the listing?

This


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[marathon21]

will do i'll let mods to move it. I also post on the new member site let everyone about this scumbag.

[77T]

Originally Posted by marathon21

will do i'll let mods to move it. I also post on the new member site let everyone about this scumbag.

Which scumbag?

I don’t find a Duncand111 in members list. Can you explain what you’re claiming?


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[marathon21]

Oyster84 there were red flags after a few days of communication, ie., "watch is at the bank", member reference provided to me, after doing research cross-reference people involved seems to be giving each other positive feedback review it turns out the two members were already banned on this site. I PM "de light" for reference responded with "proceed with confidence". the final straw the bank account invalid when I talked to my bank Fraud dept. luckily i was giving same bank where i bank. topping is i wanted photo of watch at 5 o'clock with current date and/or video chat, before wire transfer. I have to give credit to members TRF. i came close to $17k scam. I have "duncand111" cell#, address (i'm sure it's bogus) i don't know what rules apply if i post here. It's disheartening doing due diligence, cross T's dot I's work. will mostly purchase reputable folks here and AD. Again I'm new here so still learning reading the players.

[marathon21]

mods move it to "WatchOut" without me requesting. thumbs up.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by marathon21

mods move it to "WatchOut" without me requesting. thumbs up.

Do you think so?

Any member could have reported your post.

Even I could have.

[marathon21]

thank you member

[marathon21]

looks like mods took down FS its 326933, after several communications, PM email text, I ask for reference, request a video chat and a photo of watch at 5 o'clock with current date. reference giving "de light" PM reply "proceed with confidence" so far no photo/video chat. bank wire transfer account # invalid after i verify with my bank Fraud dept. those were major red flags the big one is the watch is at the bank.

[marathon21]

sorry about the repeated post still learning how system works.

[Jiayin3]

Thanks for sharing!

[whitelightning]

Thank you "marathon21" for your experience. I was also negotiating with duncand111 for his watch. Several things didn't seem right so I dropped out.
I am especially cautious because I was scammed out of $6500 last March on TRF by martinjames192 who also scammed another member in New York.
Both of these individuals had over 100 posts and seemed OK, so you never know. Gives the good sellers a bad name on TRF.

[marathon21]

whitelightning you're welcome. just want to let TRF members know this site is ripe with scammer. there are also legit members but sure give a bad impression to this site. there's also possibility account got hack but highly doubt it. any online forum will always have this issue scammers are getting innovative. but you can protect yourself your hard earned money just doing basic things ie., verbal conversation, video chat, photo of watch at certain time current date before the wire transfer. if can't produce walk away.

[VintageVagabound]

Originally Posted by marathon21

whitelightning you're welcome. just want to let TRF members know this site is ripe with scammer. there are also legit members but sure give a bad impression to this site. there's also possibility account got hack but highly doubt it. any online forum will always have this issue scammers are getting innovative. but you can protect yourself your hard earned money just doing basic things ie., verbal conversation, video chat, photo of watch at certain time current date before the wire transfer. if can't produce walk away.

Protect yourself by not sending wire transfers. Do face to face in public locations or preferably police stations (after your other due diligence). If you can’t do FTF and the seller won’t take PayPal or credit card, you can always find somebody else that will.

[marathon21]

Originally Posted by VintageVagabound

Protect yourself by not sending wire transfers. Do face to face in public locations or preferably police stations (after your other due diligence). If you can’t do FTF and the seller won’t take PayPal or credit card, you can always find somebody else that will.

yup, agree PP/credit card one of many options for protection worth spending few hundred $$$. However still no guarantee authenticity. AD sales rep mentioned story a client watch bracelet, case, bezel looks authentic, but having issues, until the innards was open it has Omega movement. I don't know if its true but its so far fetch that it could be if the watch is worth close to six figures. Also mentioned they can even copy the hologram. Not very comforting buying secondary market.

[marathon21]

here's one copy, finally figure how to attach, here. Duncand111 now banned
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[marathon21]

Originally Posted by whitelightning

Thank you "marathon21" for your experience. I was also negotiating with duncand111 for his watch. Several things didn't seem right so I dropped out.
I am especially cautious because I was scammed out of $6500 last March on TRF by martinjames192 who also scammed another member in New York.
Both of these individuals had over 100 posts and seemed OK, so you never know. Gives the good sellers a bad name on TRF.

Duncand111 post a scam alert as well on the "who's who" could be same person reporting himself/herself one member caught on link it to this thread, here's the post:

Watch out for BJ
I want to inform everyone to be on the look out for BJ/Pachockey96@gmail.com.
He contacted me about buying my watch at first, and later sent me a link so I can see what he has to offer for a trade deal
I didn't click the link because have heard about how this scumbags hack legit members here on TRF.

Be careful guys so you wont get burnt by HIM!

[marathon21]

Originally Posted by whitelightning

Thank you "marathon21" for your experience. I was also negotiating with duncand111 for his watch. Several things didn't seem right so I dropped out.
I am especially cautious because I was scammed out of $6500 last March on TRF by martinjames192 who also scammed another member in New York.
Both of these individuals had over 100 posts and seemed OK, so you never know. Gives the good sellers a bad name on TRF.

Whitelightning as I said on other post, we honest member who wants to buy/sell/trade, unfortunately becomes victim instead. People like this are scum of the earth don't seem to understand the hurt they inflict emotionally, mentally, and financially. I just hope wish that they use the money to help their family, but that just hoping too much and doubt it. As always do your due diligence. Good luck on your search hope you find what you're looking for.

[whitelightning]

Originally Posted by marathon21

here's one copy, finally figure how to attach, here. Duncand111 now banned
Attachment 1204493

Thanks for posting pic. That's the one I was negotiating for.

[marathon21]

Originally Posted by whitelightning

Thanks for posting pic. That's the one I was negotiating for.

I remember at one time it had about 1400 hits, you and i were probably 2 of those.