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Old 11 August 2011, 10:16 PM   #1
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Watchout Big Scam on TRF Right Now!

Recently a new scam involves a member on TRF sending mass private messages to members, especially those with watches for sale. In this private message is an embedded link. Once you click on the link, the page prompts you for your TRF username and password. DO NOT ENTER YOUR PASSWORD AS THE PHISHING PROGRAM WILL STEAL YOUR LOGIN INFORMATION.

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The link is deceptive it may look like a www.RolexForums.com link but it is in fact something very different that can result in the theft of your personal information.

DO NOT CLICK ON LINKS unless you are 100% sure you know they are legitimate.

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Old 11 August 2011, 10:19 PM   #2
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Thanks for the confirmation. I offered to buy the Air King you supposedly listed, based on your reputation. 'Kanger' didn't bother to respond, probably because I said I'd be using paypal. watchcollectorca's account has also been stolen.


FYI, take a look here. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=189250
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Old 11 August 2011, 10:22 PM   #3
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That's very scary and quite and quite a security breach if clicking on the link caused that.
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Old 11 August 2011, 10:22 PM   #4
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The scammer apparently replied to my question about the authenticity of Omegas just a few minutes ago!
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Old 11 August 2011, 10:25 PM   #5
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Good hearing from you! Your hacked account finds me rude.
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Old 11 August 2011, 10:26 PM   #6
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Why was this moved to the watch out section when it concerns the Trf community as a whole?
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Old 11 August 2011, 10:27 PM   #7
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Woah! There is an AirKing listed by your name. Apparently, it is sold!
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Old 11 August 2011, 10:29 PM   #8
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Thanks for your kind words, BUT please everyone do not buy anything!! Kinda sucks, but oh well with every bad comes a good.
Don't worry, I'm not. I even looked at the PM I sent 'you', and see that I fat-fingered my email address. So the scammer doesn't even have that. Get your account back and then you can help me find my next Rolex.
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Old 11 August 2011, 10:29 PM   #9
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Woah! There is an AirKing listed by your name. Apparently, it is sold!

POS changed my password. I can't do anything about what he is postings sigh.
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Old 11 August 2011, 10:31 PM   #10
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Why was this moved to the watch out section when it concerns the Trf community as a whole?
I guess because that's where it belongs.
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Old 11 August 2011, 10:31 PM   #11
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POS changed my password. I can't do anything about what he is postings sigh.
I'm sure once a mod wakes up they'll get it back for you and delete the scumbag's crap.
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Old 11 August 2011, 10:32 PM   #12
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May I suggest shutting down Kanger's hacked account. Also to potential buyers, request a picture of the watch with a piece of paper next to it showing a requested time/date and name.
I've seen this done in the for sale section at the request of the mods before and should help weed out the potential scammers.
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Old 11 August 2011, 10:32 PM   #13
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Looks like everyone above me LOVES taking it in the B-U-T-T!!!!! WHOOOOOOOOO-hoooooooooooooooooo
Your time is up.
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Old 11 August 2011, 10:33 PM   #14
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Tried to get a couple of us. Terrible thing to wake up to. PM sent.

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Old 11 August 2011, 10:44 PM   #15
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Your time is up.
I wonder why it isn't yet?
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Old 11 August 2011, 10:49 PM   #16
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OMG!! Who's the REAL Kanger???? WOW; two Kangers!!
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Old 11 August 2011, 10:54 PM   #17
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I wonder why it isn't yet?
Me too...

We need a mod in a different time-zone I guess.
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Old 11 August 2011, 11:02 PM   #18
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To the imposter Kanger that hacked into his account. You think you are smart but you don't know who are you dealing with. We have a digital footprint of you.
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Old 11 August 2011, 11:03 PM   #19
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Me too...

We need a mod in a different time-zone I guess.
Send one over here where I am, it's 4PM.
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Old 11 August 2011, 11:04 PM   #20
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Send one over here where I am, it's 4PM.
Same here.
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Old 11 August 2011, 11:07 PM   #21
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Same here.
But I'll bet it's about 50 degrees cooler where you are.
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Old 11 August 2011, 11:09 PM   #22
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But I'll bet it's about 50 degrees cooler where you are.
Might well be!

About 20Celsius here today.
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Old 11 August 2011, 11:15 PM   #23
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Might well be!

About 20Celsius here today.
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, I'd freeze!
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Old 11 August 2011, 11:20 PM   #24
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Me too...

We need a mod in a different time-zone I guess.
We have mods in every timezone.
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Old 11 August 2011, 11:23 PM   #25
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Lol, guess the ban has taken place. Now I need my account back hopefully......
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Old 11 August 2011, 11:27 PM   #26
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I think we should refrain from the for sale section until this all gets resolved. Since we really don't know how many legit accounts have been compromised
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Old 11 August 2011, 11:27 PM   #27
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Lol, guess the ban has taken place. Now I need my account back hopefully......
Nothing wrong with a real kanger.
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Old 11 August 2011, 11:27 PM   #28
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Lol, guess the ban has taken place. Now I need my account back hopefully......
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Old 11 August 2011, 11:28 PM   #29
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Lol, guess the ban has taken place. Now I need my account back hopefully......
I can't see why they wouldn't get it back to you, just may take a little time.
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Old 11 August 2011, 11:37 PM   #30
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It is a terribly sad thing to see what is going on in the world as a whole at this point in time. My hypothesis would be that 30-40% of the world's population is out to make a dishonest buck. Sad times we live in. I hope everything works out for you my friend.
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