I got scammed in the Rolex Forums. Here is my story.

[BillA]

I listened to most of the video.
OP, for a guy who has bought many watches on the forums and not from AD’s I am surprised you did not see the red flags prior to wiring this scammer the monies. You are not a rookie at this.
Also, once the bank (B of A) credited you the money, I am surprised you kept asking them about it and then asked if you could keep it, almost asking them to take it back or to look further into it and someone at the Bank would take it back. Of course it was from this transaction, you said you had no other disputes going.

Bottom line, you made out great getting 80% of your money back.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by tike71

...That particular writing style is just so common with international scammers, especially the use of the word "kindly".

Damn, I use “kindly” in my email quite a bit

[Nick9]

Great story, well worth the time. Amazing that it turned out okay. Thanks for posting.

[asabet]

Originally Posted by It's Hedley

Excellent summary of your experience OP. Way to keep a sense of humor about the entire incident. At least no one was hurt physically in this particular crime. While losing any money to a thief is bad, it could be a lot worse. Be safe out there everyone!

Thanks, Hedley.

Originally Posted by swaini3

wow OP. you got lucky. thanks for posting, it takes courage to do that and for keeping your cool and playing along with the scammer. Hope you get the rest of the money back.

Thank you, swaini3. Yes, I got lucky in the end!

Originally Posted by DarthSimon

Amin,
Thx for video. Shame you had to loose 3k. Unfortunately the BLNR will cost you 16,000 now with the loss.... Thank god you got most of it back.

Tons of scammers looming around this forum lately. Someone tried to email me a few days ago, saying he was a trusted dealer, trying to sell me a bunch of watches.

It's really a shame. I always thought that the fact that you had to pay to become a seller here made it extra safe. Yes, in the end that BLNR is gonna cost me a lot!

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

Video is now embedded for those who prefer not to click the link!

Thanks, Jody!

Originally Posted by CarrJ

Wow. Great video.


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Thanks, Carr.

Originally Posted by james272

Just DON’t EVER wire money !!

Pretty much, lol.

Originally Posted by BillA

I listened to most of the video.
OP, for a guy who has bought many watches on the forums and not from AD’s I am surprised you did not see the red flags prior to wiring this scammer the monies. You are not a rookie at this.
Also, once the bank (B of A) credited you the money, I am surprised you kept asking them about it and then asked if you could keep it, almost asking them to take it back or to look further into it and someone at the Bank would take it back. Of course it was from this transaction, you said you had no other disputes going.

Bottom line, you made out great getting 80% of your money back.

Yes, I was very careless and made out great in the end. I won't be careless again!

Originally Posted by Nick9

Great story, well worth the time. Amazing that it turned out okay. Thanks for posting.

Thanks, Nick.

[Etschell]

this sucks sorry to hear it.

[white__light]

Watching this video should be mandatory for all people wanting to buy a watch through TRF.

So much we can all learn from this story.

[asabet]

Originally Posted by Etschell

this sucks sorry to hear it.

Originally Posted by white__light

Watching this video should be mandatory for all people wanting to buy a watch through TRF.

So much we can all learn from this story.

Thank you both.

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by white__light

Watching this video should be mandatory for all people wanting to buy a watch through TRF.

So much we can all learn from this story.

Why TRF? It can happen anywhere.

[white__light]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

Why TRF? It can happen anywhere.

True, but education has to start somewhere and it seems this site is a target for scammers given the willingness of people to send large quantities of money via wire transfer to secure a Rolex.

[Pongster]

Originally Posted by james272

Just DON’t EVER wire money !!

Sometimes that’s only way to go. Especially now that travelling (internationally and for leisure) is not yet possible.

[marselluswallace]

Sending money by bank transfer to person or persons unknown is always going to be risky in these type of situations.

These days I’d sooner pay more for a watch I can touch and feel before I buy from a reputable reseller (usually one I’ve dealt with before),even if an overnight stay is involved.

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by james272

Just DON’t EVER wire money !!

Wiring money doesn’t kill people, people kill people. Nothing wrong at all with wiring money, which I’ve done on tons and TONS of watches transactions, real estate, etc. It’s about the recipient. No problem wiring money for example to Aamir, Than, DavidSW, HQM, Bobs, etc. some random dude? Not a good idea.

[Dancingpriest]

Great job guys for sharing this here.

[214270Explorer]

Originally Posted by james272

Just DON’t EVER wire money !!

What happened to member 'asabet' is very common around here, and very sickening because it occurs so often.

Wiring money to large brick-and-mortar, well-established sellers is OK.

But other than that, "WIRE" has pretty much earned its place on watch forums as a four-letter word.

[cajunron]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

Why TRF? It can happen anywhere.

[cajunron]

Originally Posted by james272

Just DON’t EVER wire money !!

Don't wire money to complete strangers, IMO.

[bganj006]

I wish I was this successful. I lost 7.5k on a hulk. Even the police told me take it as a expensive and hard lesson :(

[DJLester]

Great story And nice to hear you were able
To retrieve your
Money....thanks for sharing


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[ryansoulsit]

Thanks for sharing.