Possible Scam Alert!

[KatGirl]

I just received a PM from member Mike Rupley, asking me to send him my email address, so he can send me a pic of a ladies dress watch he is selling. Upon checking his profile, he just joined, and has 3 posts. Has anyone else received this PM? I simply answered that I am not interested in ladies’ watches. Keep your heads on a swivel, guys…

Kat


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[garyk]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

I just received a PM from member Mike Rupley, asking me to send him my email address, so he can send me a pic of a ladies dress watch he is selling. Upon checking his profile, he just joined, and has 3 posts. Has anyone else received this PM? I simply answered that I am not interested in ladies’ watches. Keep your heads on a swivel, guys…

Kat


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Wow, crazy!

[worldofoyster]

Thanks for the info

[Chiboy]

Notify one of the mods?

[brandrea]

Thanks for the heads up Kat.

Please notify the mods if you haven’t already

[KatGirl]

I don’t really know who the mods are, except for one, and let’s just say he’s not my biggest fan. They should see this post, though. I think I also told this Mike guy, that I don’t know him, so would not forward any personal info. I get a lot of PMs, but from people I feel like are my buddies here. It could be perfectly innocent. I answered one of his posts, trying to be helpful, so maybe that’s why he singled me out. Perhaps he thinks I could help him identify, or authenticate his watch, but I’m no expert. I just found his message odd.

Kat


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[inadeje]

Thanks for the heads-up

[JRell]

I got someone trying to buy watches from me, I just ignore. Thanks for the heads up Kat.

[bp1000]

Good call Kat,

Shocking that some people fall for this nonsense. Rats.

[KathleenL]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

I don’t really know who the mods are, except for one, and let’s just say he’s not my biggest fan. They should see this post, though. I think I also told this Mike guy, that I don’t know him, so would not forward any personal info. I get a lot of PMs, but from people I feel like are my buddies here. It could be perfectly innocent. I answered one of his posts, trying to be helpful, so maybe that’s why he singled me out. Perhaps he thinks I could help him identify, or authenticate his watch, but I’m no expert. I just found his message odd.

Kat


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Kat,

When you're looking at a private message, look in the upper right-hand corner. You will see a red triangle with an exclamation point inside of it. Click on that, and the message will be reported to the moderators. You don't need to choose a moderator.

[Andad]

Or just press the red triangle, bottom left, on any post.

I though this was common knowledge after 12 years.

[Ukkanhifi]

Originally Posted by Andad

Or just press the red triangle, bottom left, on any post.

I though this was common knowledge after 12 years.

It is not. As a relatively new member I have never noticed the red triangle. Learned something new. Thanks.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Ukkanhifi

It is not. As a relatively new member I have never noticed the red triangle. Learned something new. Thanks.

Then as a visitor you could read the TRF rules before you post.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...58&postcount=1

11. Click on the red triangle icon to report suspicious & scam activity as well as rules violations. It’s fine to start a thread on these reports but first and foremost report by clicking on the red triangle. This icon is also present in private messages to report suspicious activity and or rules violations within a private message. This report is automatically sent to all moderators.

12. The report button (red triangle) is only to be used for reporting abusive, insulting or troll posts, guns, politics or scams, and is not for reporting posts that you disagree with, content that you don’t like, or other pet peeves. In other words, mods are not on call to tailor forum content to your liking via the report button. Repeated overuse of the report button may earn infraction points.

[Zach69SS]

Thanks, Kat unbelievable

[sleddog]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

I don’t really know who the mods are, except for one, and let’s just say he’s not my biggest fan. They should see this post, though. I think I also told this Mike guy, that I don’t know him, so would not forward any personal info. I get a lot of PMs, but from people I feel like are my buddies here. It could be perfectly innocent. I answered one of his posts, trying to be helpful, so maybe that’s why he singled me out. Perhaps he thinks I could help him identify, or authenticate his watch, but I’m no expert. I just found his message odd.

Kat


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I’ve moved this thread into the ‘Watchout’ section of the forum, due to its content.
As a couple members had mentioned Kat, the red triangle is to report suspect/abusive posts, and goes straight to the moderation panel for review. We (mod team), can act upon these things far quicker that way, as we don’t individually all read the entire forum a to z everyday.
As for who the moderators are. If you go to the TRF homepage, then scroll to the bottom of the sub forums list view, you see a bold italics “View Forum Leaders”. Click that for a list of current moderation team.

Thanks for alerting the community.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by sleddog

I’ve moved this thread into the ‘Watchout’ section of the forum, due to its content.
As a couple members had mentioned Kat, the red triangle is to report suspect/abusive posts, and goes straight to the moderation panel for review. We (mod team), can act upon these things far quicker that way, as we don’t individually all read the entire forum a to z everyday.
As for who the moderators are. If you go to the TRF homepage, then scroll to the bottom of the sub forums list view, you see a bold italics “View Forum Leaders”. Click that for a list of current moderation team.

Thanks for alerting the community.

Thanks for this info. I was unaware we could report PMs,as they are private, by nature.

Kat


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[sleddog]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Thanks for this info. I was unaware we could report PMs,as they are private, by nature.

Kat


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Yes, top right for the triangle in PM’s, and in posts, triangle is in the members name box.
PM’s are indeed private, until reported. You’ll only ever need to divulge a PM if it’s untoward in nature, so privacy is no longer an issue at that point.
All good.

[CARMAC]

I purchased a watch from a TRF member(since 2009). I responded to the classified posted by painexpert (BOYCE LANGFORD), for a Explorer II. I wired the money last week and he said he shipped the watch. He supposed used USPS priority mail.
I checked the tracking slip he provided and the USPS website said a label had been created but not entered into the system. He argued that he went just minutes before they close the store. He even sent me a fake USPS email reply. Told him I was upset and he said that it would just show up. Also he even seemed offended that I wasn´t trusting him, saying that it was like a slap in his face that I thought that.
So I have now contacted USPS and they confirmed it was not entered into the USPS system and they did not have the package.
The ad is still up and not indicted sold and also has another ad selling a DateJust. He now not respond to my email's.

[huncho]

Originally Posted by CARMAC

I purchased a watch from a TRF member(since 2009). I responded to the classified posted by painexpert (BOYCE LANGFORD), for a Explorer II. I wired the money last week and he said he shipped the watch. He supposed used USPS priority mail.
I checked the tracking slip he provided and the USPS website said a label had been created but not entered into the system. He argued that he went just minutes before they close the store. He even sent me a fake USPS email reply. Told him I was upset and he said that it would just show up. Also he even seemed offended that I wasn´t trusting him, saying that it was like a slap in his face that I thought that.
So I have now contacted USPS and they confirmed it was not entered into the USPS system and they did not have the package.
The ad is still up and not indicted sold and also has another ad selling a DateJust. He now not respond to my email's.

that sucks but the guy only has 1 review in the who's who section 14 years ago and his name was stated to be Robert there. now it's apparently Boyce? red flag #1. red flag #2 would be only 1 review 14 years ago. unfortunate but you have to buy the seller, a quick search would've saved you here sadly

[CARMAC]

Originally Posted by huncho

that sucks but the guy only has 1 review in the who's who section 14 years ago and his name was stated to be Robert there. now it's apparently Boyce? red flag #1. red flag #2 would be only 1 review 14 years ago. unfortunate but you have to buy the seller, a quick search would've saved you here sadly

Thanks, you are right about it. I saw that review you mention and ask for reference to him and he did reply with two references (might be some other scammers) that vouch him. This was my first time buying here and sadly the last one, lesson lerned.