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12 July 2020, 08:11 AM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Aus
Posts: 133
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Potential Scam: SPARTAN2161
I made a WTB post last week, and got a pm from SPARTAN2161 yesterday.
Very detailed descriptions and pics, and he is a long term member with many positive feedbacks. So I think it was a good opportunity to discuss. But I first noticed those pics were from an auction house back 2018 and he claimed he was the winner and now looking to sell the watch (fair enough, because I would have done the same, use the pics from the dealer I bought from and more to prove my source also). Fortunately, the watch I am looking for is Breguet-style, with SN# on the dial side, so it's very easy to Google. We quickly came to an agreement, and he even sent me Transferwise details (funny thing, when I google the account owner's address, it's like middle of nowhere in a forest. Not sure if it says something?) Anyway I said since the pics u sent were back 2018, I would need to see how it's now, and pls set the time to 1:50. Hours later he did, he said he is taking the watch out for a lunch to enjoy one last ride. But this time, the SN# on the dial is completely different to the pics he pmed earlier. And I later found the pics he sent 2nd time were the same pics on a Puristspro discussion back 2013. I questioned him, but no reply yet. Up to now, I think it's a total scam. BUT I would want to give a bit benefit of doubt, since SPARTAN2161 has such good record of feedback and a long term member, so maybe got hacked? i screened shot our conversation and pics he sent, so happy to provided |
12 July 2020, 08:23 AM | #2 |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Nick H.
Location: Amherst, NY
Watch: me flip
Posts: 1,901
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My account was hacked earlier today.
I have since updated my login, and enabled 2FA security. I have been inactive with my listings, thankfully a friend notified me about this post. Been on TRF for years with endless transactions. I would never do such a thing. |
12 July 2020, 04:23 PM | #3 | |
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Aus
Posts: 133
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Here's the bank details scammer gave to me, Account Holder: Nick Henderson Account Holder Address: 53 Talmage Farm Ln, East Hampton, NY 11937 Account Number: 822000119958 Routing Number: 026073008 Bank Code (SWIFT / BIC): CMFGUS33 Bank Name: Community Federal Savings Bank Address: 19 W 24th Street New York 10010 So I guess if anyone sees this account details again, then it could very much be a fraud. |
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13 July 2020, 11:35 AM | #4 |
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Join Date: May 2020
Location: NV
Posts: 259
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How are people getting hacked so easily on here?
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13 July 2020, 11:41 AM | #5 |
TRF Moderator & 2024 Patron
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Adam
Location: Hong Kong
Watch: SEIKO
Posts: 28,264
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They're not. They're getting phished by giving up their login details on a link to a fake website in a private message or email.
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17 July 2020, 04:43 AM | #6 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Justin S.
Location: Southeastern U.S.
Watch: 5513 Sub
Posts: 761
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My account was also hacked ...
But I do not recall ever being phished for my details. In fact I am very vigilant about recognizing phishing scams & still can't figure out how my account was compromised.
Last month I tried to enable the 2 factor Authentication, i followed the steps & thought I completed the process. Than shortly after that I was locked out of my account & banned from the forum. Its a mystery to me but very unfortunately the scammer using my account was able to prey on a trusting forum member. Very disgusting & very frustrating. -Justin |
17 July 2020, 06:54 AM | #7 |
Banned
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 515
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I have never seen a place so riddled with hacked accounts on the internet since 1994, damn
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17 July 2020, 07:36 AM | #8 |
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Join Date: May 2020
Location: Miami
Watch: —>
Posts: 160
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Ya it’s getting kinda bad lately. 2FA is so simple to setup too
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17 July 2020, 08:25 AM | #9 |
Banned
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 515
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17 July 2020, 09:01 AM | #10 |
TRF Moderator & 2024 Patron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 71,815
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The accounts aren’t “hacked” the users have given up their password to a scammer via phishing. TRF has 2 factor authentication available, all a user has to do is enable it.
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17 July 2020, 06:32 PM | #11 | |
Banned
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 515
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Extra checks and emails after a login from strange IPs, standard 2FA enabled (disable on your own risk), extra popup before posting a item for sale with a warning, and finally, adds that are closed need to move to a archive section. I have been a moderator and administrator on a big dutch tech forum for ten years and to be honest, we did things a bit different |
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