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J A Meyer · 27 August 2016, 02:16 AM

Just got a PM from someone who wanted to know why I wasn't being forthcoming with information about a watch for sale. Well, that's because I don't have that watch for sale, and someone is using my name to scam people.

I do not have more than one location. I am in Kutztown, PA. They cleverly altered my email so slightly, that it could be easily overlooked. I only have 1 email address jameyerfine@gmail.com. They are using jameyerfin@gmail.com

Please be vigilant!

Thanks,

Jeff Meyer

Lordofrolex · 27 August 2016, 02:19 AM

Thanks for the heads up

Gaijin · 27 August 2016, 02:35 AM

Indeed. Thank you. Bumping this up so others can read it.

Baco Noir · 27 August 2016, 02:37 AM

Did the person who alerted you say where the ad was posted?

GLADIATOR · 27 August 2016, 02:39 AM

I highlited your post to mods?
Thanks the heads up
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htbilgic · 27 August 2016, 05:40 AM

I hope you can find on which forum this fraudster is posting and get him banned.

crazycarlitos · 27 August 2016, 06:42 AM

Thx for the heads up Jeff !

TimeToGo · 27 August 2016, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J A Meyer

Just got a PM from someone who wanted to know why I wasn't being forthcoming with information about a watch for sale. Well, that's because I don't have that watch for sale, and someone is using my name to scam people.

I do not have more than one location. I am in Kutztown, PA. They cleverly altered my email so slightly, that it could be easily overlooked. I only have 1 email address jameyerfine@gmail.com. They are using jameyerfin@gmail.com

Please be vigilant!

Thanks,

Jeff Meyer

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romulus90 · 27 August 2016, 10:48 AM

I was the member in question - I posted a WTB ad and got a PM from "J A Meyer" saying he had the watch I wanted. The PM was oddly worded, but said to send him an email.

"He" wanted most of the communication kept via email and not PM and provided very poor details about himself, the watch, his location, etc.

I was about to post a lengthy message on this forum to warn people about J A Meyer this morning, but just before doing so I PM'd him once more basically saying how ridiculous his scam attempt was.. FORTUNATELY the real Jeff Meyer responded and got things straightened out.

It was very odd that the crook was intercepting PMs and using his S/N without being noticed, but people are crafty.

Take away: ALWAYS contact the seller via phone so you know who you are actually talking to, even if it's an established member here (like Jeff Meyer).

edit: There were a number of telltale signs it was a scam, but the final straw was a simple reverse google image search which turned up an ad another seller made here almost two years ago.

aekdb · 27 August 2016, 11:46 AM

I wonder if it is the same scammer that did virtually the same thing posted in this thread...

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=488876

HL65 · 27 August 2016, 08:34 PM

WTB ads the best way to open yourself up to the world of scammers.

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 28 August 2016, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

WTB ads the best way to open yourself up to the world of scammers.

Absolutely correct I am finding that out now!
Beware of anyone answering your ad who just became a member and has no posts!

ekyles · 31 August 2016, 01:28 PM

Thank you Jeff. I was on the figurative line - really appreciate your flag.

27 August 2016, 02:16 AM	#1
J A Meyer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,146	ALERT! Someone is trying to scam the community using my ID! Just got a PM from someone who wanted to know why I wasn't being forthcoming with information about a watch for sale. Well, that's because I don't have that watch for sale, and someone is using my name to scam people. I do not have more than one location. I am in Kutztown, PA. They cleverly altered my email so slightly, that it could be easily overlooked. I only have 1 email address jameyerfine@gmail.com. They are using jameyerfin@gmail.com Please be vigilant! Thanks, Jeff Meyer

27 August 2016, 02:19 AM	#2
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	Thanks for the heads up __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

27 August 2016, 02:39 AM	#5
GLADIATOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Costa Blanca, Watch: YMII,GMTII,DAYTONA Posts: 5,288	I highlited your post to mods? Thanks the heads up a __________________ The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. Winston Churchill "We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done."

27 August 2016, 06:42 AM	#7
crazycarlitos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,906	Thx for the heads up Jeff ! __________________

27 August 2016, 08:34 PM	#11
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,397	WTB ads the best way to open yourself up to the world of scammers. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 August 2016, 02:35 AM	#3
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	Indeed. Thank you. Bumping this up so others can read it.

27 August 2016, 02:37 AM	#4
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,814	Did the person who alerted you say where the ad was posted?

27 August 2016, 05:40 AM	#6
htbilgic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Chicago Watch: Doxa Pro 300 NoT Posts: 535	I hope you can find on which forum this fraudster is posting and get him banned.

27 August 2016, 10:48 AM	#9
romulus90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Josh Location: Oahu Posts: 32	I was the member in question - I posted a WTB ad and got a PM from "J A Meyer" saying he had the watch I wanted. The PM was oddly worded, but said to send him an email. "He" wanted most of the communication kept via email and not PM and provided very poor details about himself, the watch, his location, etc. I was about to post a lengthy message on this forum to warn people about J A Meyer this morning, but just before doing so I PM'd him once more basically saying how ridiculous his scam attempt was.. FORTUNATELY the real Jeff Meyer responded and got things straightened out. It was very odd that the crook was intercepting PMs and using his S/N without being noticed, but people are crafty. Take away: ALWAYS contact the seller via phone so you know who you are actually talking to, even if it's an established member here (like Jeff Meyer). edit: There were a number of telltale signs it was a scam, but the final straw was a simple reverse google image search which turned up an ad another seller made here almost two years ago.

27 August 2016, 11:46 AM	#10
aekdb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: MS Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,315	I wonder if it is the same scammer that did virtually the same thing posted in this thread... http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=488876

31 August 2016, 01:28 PM	#13
ekyles "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Dallas Posts: 25	Thank you Jeff. I was on the figurative line - really appreciate your flag.

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