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c_robbs · 25 October 2017, 06:41 AM

Run as fast as you can!!!

greekbum · 25 October 2017, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchluvr

I told the buyer no yesterday and he began sending numerous photos of his id and passport to prove he was legit. He must have called 20 times and sent 50 whatsapp messages while I was helping a client. I think he thought he had a live one. Our diamond company MID has offices around the world and I told him we could also meet at any one of those offices, but he declined.

One can only conclude it was an attempt at robbery and possibly kidnapping. My Russian wife, Nataliya, went crazy when I first mentioned it to her. She went ballistic that I even considered it for a moment.

Sorry to hear about the friend to friend deal in a hotel room that went very badly.

Fortunately, we are located in a bank building and have a serious security system, so I think our chances of getting robbed at our location are even lower than a retailer in a mall.

Thank you for all of the thoughts and advice.

Mark there are large teams of Gypsys that do this daily they prospect off of instagram etc. Same story free tickets hotel show passport pictures bags of cash etc. They want to lure you there and once there you are 100% going to get robbed of everything. Its been going on for a long time. I get at least 3 messages on whats app a week same basic story. Hello do yo sell rolex patek AP. They have a story why they cannot leave etc.

GGGMT · 25 October 2017, 07:12 AM

Cmon! This is hilarious! “Bring some diamonds”??! Don’t forget to bring some duct tape and some plastic zip ties, too.

Lordofrolex · 25 October 2017, 07:20 AM

Have you seen taken?

Chewbacca · 25 October 2017, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

Have you seen taken?

haha! that's what i was thinking.

BNA/LION · 25 October 2017, 08:37 AM

Run Fast!

The Joker · 25 October 2017, 10:20 AM

Next time he whatsapps reply with this

"I don't have diamonds but what I do have, are a very particular set of skills. Skills I've acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you."

ejvette · 25 October 2017, 10:32 AM

Strange proposition

rootbeer7 · 25 October 2017, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Next time he whatsapps reply with this

"I don't have diamonds but what I do have, are a very particular set of skills. Skills I've acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you."

Can you lend him your profile picture?

bayerische · 25 October 2017, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Next time he whatsapps reply with this

"I don't have diamonds but what I do have, are a very particular set of skills. Skills I've acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you."

Awesome!

bayerische · 25 October 2017, 06:36 PM

It's organized crime. Heard of the Mafia?

yannis · 25 October 2017, 06:55 PM

I would be tempted to make him pay for the tickets. It should teach the little scammer a lesson.

1William · 25 October 2017, 09:01 PM

I would leave it alone and tell the buyer no thanks,

socalwatchcollector · 26 October 2017, 12:18 AM

One can only conclude it was an attempt at robbery and possibly kidnapping. My Russian wife, Nataliya, went crazy when I first mentioned it to her. She went ballistic that I even considered it for a moment.

I feel her pain....

Rebel · 26 October 2017, 12:37 AM

Welcome and good call.

richyoodiamond · 26 October 2017, 04:30 AM

DON'T GO!

They are an organized ganster! They will use fake currency to pay you! Maybe these currencies can pass checking machine!

If you don't accept their fake currencies, they have 100+ ways to scam your money or goods from you!

We expericed it before.

watchluvr · 26 October 2017, 06:02 AM

Thanks guys

520Matt · 26 October 2017, 02:57 PM

I’m sure they would “reimburse” you for the plane ticket when you get there.....Not.

amg55 · 26 October 2017, 03:54 PM

You might want to add his email address to spam right away.

ALF61 · 28 October 2017, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c_robbs

Run as fast as you can!!!

I would say STAY PUT !!!

breitlings · 28 October 2017, 07:12 AM

Italy is not neutral turf, perhaps the moon. Fly me to the moon.

Laszlo · 28 October 2017, 09:46 AM

Why would anyone in their right mind ever even consider doing something this absurd?

Al1969 · 28 October 2017, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Next time he whatsapps reply with this

"I don't have diamonds but what I do have, are a very particular set of skills. Skills I've acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you."

mkruger311 · 1 November 2017, 10:50 PM

Sounds like a good way to get robbed.

bravetony · 1 November 2017, 11:17 PM

scam 101

25 October 2017, 07:20 AM	#34
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25 October 2017, 08:37 AM	#36
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25 October 2017, 10:32 AM	#38
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25 October 2017, 06:36 PM	#41
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	It's organized crime. Heard of the Mafia? __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

25 October 2017, 06:55 PM	#42
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	I would be tempted to make him pay for the tickets. It should teach the little scammer a lesson. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

25 October 2017, 06:41 AM	#31
c_robbs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Posts: 83	Run as fast as you can!!!

25 October 2017, 07:12 AM	#33
GGGMT 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,346	Cmon! This is hilarious! “Bring some diamonds”??! Don’t forget to bring some duct tape and some plastic zip ties, too.

25 October 2017, 10:20 AM	#37
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Next time he whatsapps reply with this "I don't have diamonds but what I do have, are a very particular set of skills. Skills I've acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you."

25 October 2017, 09:01 PM	#43
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	I would leave it alone and tell the buyer no thanks,

26 October 2017, 12:18 AM	#44
socalwatchcollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: John Location: newport beach Watch: Pateks Plural Posts: 1,620	One can only conclude it was an attempt at robbery and possibly kidnapping. My Russian wife, Nataliya, went crazy when I first mentioned it to her. She went ballistic that I even considered it for a moment. I feel her pain....

26 October 2017, 12:37 AM	#45
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	Welcome and good call. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

26 October 2017, 04:30 AM	#46
richyoodiamond "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1	DON'T GO! They are an organized ganster! They will use fake currency to pay you! Maybe these currencies can pass checking machine! If you don't accept their fake currencies, they have 100+ ways to scam your money or goods from you! We expericed it before.

26 October 2017, 06:02 AM	#47
watchluvr Banned Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Mark's Watches Location: Denver, CO Watch: Rolex President Posts: 52	Thanks guys

26 October 2017, 02:57 PM	#48
520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	I’m sure they would “reimburse” you for the plane ticket when you get there.....Not.

26 October 2017, 03:54 PM	#49
amg55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Me Location: Australia Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 677	You might want to add his email address to spam right away.

28 October 2017, 07:12 AM	#51
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	Italy is not neutral turf, perhaps the moon. Fly me to the moon.

28 October 2017, 09:46 AM	#52
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Why would anyone in their right mind ever even consider doing something this absurd? __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

1 November 2017, 10:50 PM	#54
mkruger311 Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: Cleveland, Ohio Watch: 5512 Posts: 1,432	Sounds like a good way to get robbed.

1 November 2017, 11:17 PM	#55
bravetony "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 315	scam 101

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