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herdinoh · 31 July 2011, 09:33 AM

I post WTB thread here a week ago. I am looking for a mint Omega OP 45.5 or Seiko Marine Master SBDX001‏. Yesterday a lady emailed me and offered me a mint Seiko Marine Master SBDX001 for 700 euro,which is super good deal for this fine Japanese automatic watch (The going price is about 1200-1800 for preowned one depends on the condition.). In her email, she attached some pics and claimed that she bought the watch 2006. The watch looks in a amazing shape and comes with everything from new. The only thing looked suspicious was that in her pics the watch was purchased 7/13/2009. It did not match the date she mentioned in her email. I did not pay too much attention since I knew she found my information from TRF. I assume she was legit since everybody I know here is so nice.However, I still mentioned this in my reply and asked her TRF screen name for reference check.

She replied pretty quickly. She gave me her TRF screen name. I found something more suspicious. She is brand new TRF member and registered yesterday. She claimed she is in UK and on her TRF status her location is Texas. When I asked why her location is not match her TRF status.She explained she was living in Texas and just moved back to UK because her mom got cancer. In addition, she initially agreed with me to pay for the watch via paypal. (of course, I will cover the fees.) but in her third email, she said she cannot take Paypal because she just moved to UK and her paypal account was hacked by some Russian guy. She wants me to send the money by western union. Things got interesting, didn't it? I refused and told her that I cannot do it just simply because I don't know her and she doesnt have any reference here. She then asked me to pay half of price first and I can pay another half later once I receive the shipment then. She even sent me a letter from 'Paypal'. I think everybody knows what was going on now.

I am still not 100% sure that she is a scammer.( 90% sure she is.

) Just want to give people here a heads up.

her TRF screen name is:Lexsergio01
her email address is:[email protected]

*Mod, please let me know if I break any forum rule to expose the person's contact info. I will take it off then.

sleddog · 31 July 2011, 09:51 AM

This member has been removed from the boards!

This was always a scam. Never feel comfortable just because of TRF!
This site does attract the bottom feeders looking to scam the unsuspecting....especially through the WTB section.
Do NOT post your phone number or private Email for contact. Only contact should be through private PM's with another TRF member and due diligence should still be paramount!

Always do your homework, research the seller/buyer, and NEVER let your guard down!

herdinoh · 31 July 2011, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

This member has been removed from the boards!

This was always a scam. Never feel comfortable just because of TRF!
This site does attract the bottom feeders looking to scam the unsuspecting....especially through the WTB section.
Do NOT post your phone number or private Email for contact. Only contact should be through private PM's with another TRF member and due diligence should still be paramount!

Always do your homework, research the seller/buyer, and NEVER let your guard down!

Thanks.

SkyKing31 · 31 July 2011, 10:03 AM

wow .... sounds like a close call .... glad you didnt fall victim

herdinoh · 31 July 2011, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyKing31

wow .... sounds like a close call .... glad you didnt fall victim

Yes. It was very close. I was ready to pay and sent her my paypal acc info. Hopefully, she/he will not get anybody else.

cajunron · 1 August 2011, 01:01 AM

Good job in keeping your guard up Sean! Don't let these scumbags get your hard earned money!

chiko323 · 1 August 2011, 01:49 AM

I got literally the same scam from somebody else two days ago. I already posted my story here.

Palakiko · 4 August 2011, 09:30 PM

100% SCAM.

These kinds of people do these things not just on watches but cars. I was on cars.com and saw a vehicle listed at a steal. And when contacting they were able to give me VIN #'s, license plate #'s, etc.

The giveaways: wanted me to pay thru western union, gave me the run around on when I asked if I could see the vehicle and the person, and google helped me a bit too. (when googling the persons email i found multiple cars the person was "attempting" to scam people with)

its a scary world out here. and some people have no shame in taking hard earned money away from them

31 July 2011, 09:33 AM	#1
herdinoh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Sean Location: US Oregon Watch: GMT2 C Posts: 130	Good story I post WTB thread here a week ago. I am looking for a mint Omega OP 45.5 or Seiko Marine Master SBDX001‏. Yesterday a lady emailed me and offered me a mint Seiko Marine Master SBDX001 for 700 euro,which is super good deal for this fine Japanese automatic watch (The going price is about 1200-1800 for preowned one depends on the condition.). In her email, she attached some pics and claimed that she bought the watch 2006. The watch looks in a amazing shape and comes with everything from new. The only thing looked suspicious was that in her pics the watch was purchased 7/13/2009. It did not match the date she mentioned in her email. I did not pay too much attention since I knew she found my information from TRF. I assume she was legit since everybody I know here is so nice.However, I still mentioned this in my reply and asked her TRF screen name for reference check. She replied pretty quickly. She gave me her TRF screen name. I found something more suspicious. She is brand new TRF member and registered yesterday. She claimed she is in UK and on her TRF status her location is Texas. When I asked why her location is not match her TRF status.She explained she was living in Texas and just moved back to UK because her mom got cancer. In addition, she initially agreed with me to pay for the watch via paypal. (of course, I will cover the fees.) but in her third email, she said she cannot take Paypal because she just moved to UK and her paypal account was hacked by some Russian guy. She wants me to send the money by western union. Things got interesting, didn't it? I refused and told her that I cannot do it just simply because I don't know her and she doesnt have any reference here. She then asked me to pay half of price first and I can pay another half later once I receive the shipment then. She even sent me a letter from 'Paypal'. I think everybody knows what was going on now. I am still not 100% sure that she is a scammer.( 90% sure she is.) Just want to give people here a heads up. her TRF screen name is:Lexsergio01 her email address is:[email protected] *Mod, please let me know if I break any forum rule to expose the person's contact info. I will take it off then.

31 July 2011, 09:51 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	This member has been removed from the boards! This was always a scam. Never feel comfortable just because of TRF! This site does attract the bottom feeders looking to scam the unsuspecting....especially through the WTB section. Do NOT post your phone number or private Email for contact. Only contact should be through private PM's with another TRF member and due diligence should still be paramount! Always do your homework, research the seller/buyer, and NEVER let your guard down! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

31 July 2011, 10:03 AM	#4
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	wow .... sounds like a close call .... glad you didnt fall victim

1 August 2011, 01:01 AM	#6
cajunron 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,872	Good job in keeping your guard up Sean! Don't let these scumbags get your hard earned money!

1 August 2011, 01:49 AM	#7
chiko323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 953	I got literally the same scam from somebody else two days ago. I already posted my story here.

4 August 2011, 09:30 PM	#8
Palakiko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Francisco Location: sunny Ca (norCal) Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 193	100% SCAM. These kinds of people do these things not just on watches but cars. I was on cars.com and saw a vehicle listed at a steal. And when contacting they were able to give me VIN #'s, license plate #'s, etc. The giveaways: wanted me to pay thru western union, gave me the run around on when I asked if I could see the vehicle and the person, and google helped me a bit too. (when googling the persons email i found multiple cars the person was "attempting" to scam people with) its a scary world out here. and some people have no shame in taking hard earned money away from them

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