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dalip · 21 August 2012, 10:05 AM

We have had several reports of PMs (private message) sent to members listing watches for sale.

This appears to be in response to any wtb threads but may not necessarily be so. They could just be sent randomly. Ath this stage we are not aware of the extent of the spam.

They are being signed off from "blowers jewellers UK".

They have so far come from 4 different usernames:

Blowersjewellers
Blowers-jewellers
IBJ-UK

And the latest:

Ibjfinance

All of these users have been banned from Trf.

However, this source is not giving up.

Please note: We do not know whether these are coming from the actual outfit or not.

What we do know is we have repeatedly banned this activity and they have repeatedly attempted to return sending more PMs.

be aware of any PMs coming from Blowers Jewellers. Report them immediately. You are strongly advised not to correspond or enter into any dealings.

77T · 21 August 2012, 10:20 AM

Thanks Dalip and to all the Mods helping keep TRF safe as possible.

dalip · 21 August 2012, 10:39 AM

Thanks Paul.

A thank you must also go out to the prudent members who are reporting the PMs

mrbill2mrbill2 · 21 August 2012, 12:08 PM

Thanks for the heads up.

Mickey® · 21 August 2012, 12:18 PM

Thanks!

dbphotos · 21 August 2012, 12:55 PM

Thanks for watching out... as usual. Cheers!

dalip · 22 August 2012, 06:40 AM

This outfit is still finding new ways to come back in....

...they are getting hit by us but please be aware and report any PMs immediately.

MonBK · 22 August 2012, 06:42 AM

For anyone to believe that Ian Blowers personally would PM them to offer watches is absurd.

dalip · 22 August 2012, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

For anyone to believe that Ian Blowers personally would PM them to offer watches is absurd.

Maybe absurd on the context of your knowledge Mon.

However, PMs are being sent as described and members need to be made aware of a potential scam. This is a a well established forum with a huge international member base. Those members may or may not have ever heard of this particular company and upon receiving a PM and looking them up may quite easily engage in a transaction.

As you say it doesn't make sense that Ian would have his company engage in this tactic.

Even more reason to take note of this information and not feel bad if it seems legit to you.

HL65 · 22 August 2012, 11:15 AM

Just got another and zapped him right away! Be on alert and report all pm's. Thanks Dalip as well as those alerting us!!

MonBK · 22 August 2012, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Maybe absurd on the context of your knowledge Mon.

However, PMs are being sent as described and members need to be made aware of a potential scam. This is a a well established forum with a huge international member base. Those members may or may not have ever heard of this particular company and upon receiving a PM and looking them up may quite easily engage in a transaction.

As you say it doesn't make sense that Ian would have his company engage in this tactic.

Even more reason to take note of this information and not feel bad if it seems legit to you.

Agree 100%

God knows I tried my best to expose him but he's a clever little bugger.

I at least managed to get his bank account #'s.

Puffy · 23 August 2012, 01:04 AM

good work guys

21 August 2012, 10:05 AM	#1
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	WATCHOUT for any PMs signed off from "Mark at Blowers Jewellers We have had several reports of PMs (private message) sent to members listing watches for sale. This appears to be in response to any wtb threads but may not necessarily be so. They could just be sent randomly. Ath this stage we are not aware of the extent of the spam. They are being signed off from "blowers jewellers UK". They have so far come from 4 different usernames: Blowersjewellers Blowers-jewellers IBJ-UK And the latest: Ibjfinance All of these users have been banned from Trf. However, this source is not giving up. Please note: We do not know whether these are coming from the actual outfit or not. What we do know is we have repeatedly banned this activity and they have repeatedly attempted to return sending more PMs. be aware of any PMs coming from Blowers Jewellers. Report them immediately. You are strongly advised not to correspond or enter into any dealings. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

21 August 2012, 10:20 AM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,010	Thanks Dalip and to all the Mods helping keep TRF safe as possible. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

21 August 2012, 10:39 AM	#3
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Thanks Paul. A thank you must also go out to the prudent members who are reporting the PMs __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

21 August 2012, 12:08 PM	#4
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Thanks for the heads up. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

21 August 2012, 12:55 PM	#6
dbphotos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: your 6! Posts: 898	Thanks for watching out... as usual. Cheers! __________________ www.DavidBailey.com Rolex DD YG 18238 \| Rolex 1675 Pepsi \| Rolex 14060 \| Rolex Vintage 6694 \| Rolex TT 16013 \| Tudor Tiger 79280P on Shark strap \| a whole bunch of misc watches

21 August 2012, 12:18 PM	#5
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Thanks!

22 August 2012, 06:40 AM	#7
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	This outfit is still finding new ways to come back in.... ...they are getting hit by us but please be aware and report any PMs immediately. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

22 August 2012, 06:42 AM	#8
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	For anyone to believe that Ian Blowers personally would PM them to offer watches is absurd.

22 August 2012, 11:15 AM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	Just got another and zapped him right away! Be on alert and report all pm's. Thanks Dalip as well as those alerting us!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

23 August 2012, 01:04 AM	#12
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	good work guys __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

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