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onions · 17 February 2014, 05:57 PM

I don't write this lightly as I'm conscious this involves a member of this community...albeit one that has never posted...

Following the posting of a WTB add, I received an unsolicited contact from member 'slowlori' who joined TRF that same day.

He offered to sell me exactly the watch I was after at a very good (all most too good) price...of course my guard was immediately up.

I requested references and other contact details and he provided "his" eBay username of "Streetshot" (who has a 100% positive rating) and offered for me to PM through eBay to verify his identity.

I did so and he replied back via PM within eBay from that same eBay account and provided some half convincing story of who he was that matched the type of items sold by that seller (photographer selling photographic equipment).

He also wrote to me from a gmail address and sent me photographs of the watch that he said was his to be selling. Perhaps by coincidence, it was displaying the same date as that day.

Still being suspicious, I continued to pushed him for more information about himself and references...he went quiet and didn't respond.

I've just now received a message from eBay stating that the eBay account 'streetshot' was hi-jacked and warning against any transactions.

Moderators - could you please consider this and the future of 'slowlori' upon this site.

Regards,

Ian

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crowncollection · 17 February 2014, 07:56 PM

Good to know thanks.

HL65 · 17 February 2014, 09:37 PM

Another reason why I think people are CRAZY to buy from anyone except a well known established and reputable trusted seller with lots of history and references!!!! Slowlori is no Bannedlori.

Also: These always happen with WTB ads which I also think are not a good idea. If you want a certain watch pm the best of the best and let them find for you or simply go to an AD. Either way safe and without peril. To each his own though and the I have been scammed threads always have the exact same details around them and usually because someone wanted to save a few dollars and try to buy below market price, did a WTB, and bought from an unknown.

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 18 February 2014, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Another reason why I think people are CRAZY to buy from anyone except a well known established and reputable trusted seller with lots of history and references!!!! Slowlori is no Bannedlori.

Also: These always happen with WTB ads which I also think are not a good idea. If you want a certain watch pm the best of the best and let them find for you or simply go to an AD. Either way safe and without peril. To each his own though and the I have been scammed threads always have the exact same details around them and usually because someone wanted to save a few dollars and try to buy below market price, did a WTB, and bought from an unknown.

Exactly

bayerische · 18 February 2014, 12:16 AM

Good to get rid of another scum! Glad you didn't get burned!

Cc1966 · 18 February 2014, 02:27 AM

Good to be UBER wary....

BNA/LION · 18 February 2014, 02:43 AM

Similar situation happened to me a few weeks ago. I'm glad to hear you did not get ripped off and appreciate your reporting it to everyone on TRF. Be careful out there!

E70x5 · 18 February 2014, 05:48 AM

All these scams are very disturbing, thanks for the heads up !

HL65 · 18 February 2014, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by E70x5

All these scams are very disturbing, thanks for the heads up !

For me they are actually not disturbing at all. If they were spread among very reputable sellers we all know and trust that would be disturbing. They are always the same for most and are unknown sellers, responses to WTB ads, and people shopping for below market prices. If people would pay attention and stick to the basics all would be fine. I have been collecting luxury watches for 27 years and have never had one issue let alone a scam pulled on me. There are many top sellers with many pages of solid feedback so no need to wander off into unchartered territories.

laphroaig007 · 18 February 2014, 08:32 AM

thanx for sharing

wmoore · 18 February 2014, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Another reason why I think people are CRAZY to buy from anyone except a well known established and reputable trusted seller with lots of history and references!!!! Slowlori is no Bannedlori.

Also: These always happen with WTB ads which I also think are not a good idea. If you want a certain watch pm the best of the best and let them find for you or simply go to an AD. Either way safe and without peril. To each his own though and the I have been scammed threads always have the exact same details around them and usually because someone wanted to save a few dollars and try to buy below market price, did a WTB, and bought from an unknown.

I couldn't agree more, a couple of specific pieces I wanted I simply PM'd the best of the best ( we all know who they are) and in very short order deals were made, no muss no fuss
Cheers
Wayne

WatchTWC · 20 February 2014, 02:38 PM

thanks for sharing

17 February 2014, 05:57 PM	#1
onions "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Worldwide Posts: 381	Beware of member 'slowlori' - scammer I don't write this lightly as I'm conscious this involves a member of this community...albeit one that has never posted... Following the posting of a WTB add, I received an unsolicited contact from member 'slowlori' who joined TRF that same day. He offered to sell me exactly the watch I was after at a very good (all most too good) price...of course my guard was immediately up. I requested references and other contact details and he provided "his" eBay username of "Streetshot" (who has a 100% positive rating) and offered for me to PM through eBay to verify his identity. I did so and he replied back via PM within eBay from that same eBay account and provided some half convincing story of who he was that matched the type of items sold by that seller (photographer selling photographic equipment). He also wrote to me from a gmail address and sent me photographs of the watch that he said was his to be selling. Perhaps by coincidence, it was displaying the same date as that day. Still being suspicious, I continued to pushed him for more information about himself and references...he went quiet and didn't respond. I've just now received a message from eBay stating that the eBay account 'streetshot' was hi-jacked and warning against any transactions. Moderators - could you please consider this and the future of 'slowlori' upon this site. Regards, Ian Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

17 February 2014, 07:56 PM	#2
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Good to know thanks. __________________ watches many

17 February 2014, 09:37 PM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	Another reason why I think people are CRAZY to buy from anyone except a well known established and reputable trusted seller with lots of history and references!!!! Slowlori is no Bannedlori. Also: These always happen with WTB ads which I also think are not a good idea. If you want a certain watch pm the best of the best and let them find for you or simply go to an AD. Either way safe and without peril. To each his own though and the I have been scammed threads always have the exact same details around them and usually because someone wanted to save a few dollars and try to buy below market price, did a WTB, and bought from an unknown. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

18 February 2014, 12:16 AM	#5
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Good to get rid of another scum! Glad you didn't get burned! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

18 February 2014, 02:27 AM	#6
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Good to be UBER wary.... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

18 February 2014, 02:43 AM	#7
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,643	Similar situation happened to me a few weeks ago. I'm glad to hear you did not get ripped off and appreciate your reporting it to everyone on TRF. Be careful out there! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

18 February 2014, 05:48 AM	#8
E70x5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Phila Watch: Subc 116610 Posts: 392	All these scams are very disturbing, thanks for the heads up !

18 February 2014, 08:32 AM	#10
laphroaig007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: France Watch: 116710 & PAM372 Posts: 1,027	thanx for sharing __________________ Always look on the bright side of life... Watch addict...

20 February 2014, 02:38 PM	#12
WatchTWC Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: PA Posts: 15	thanks for sharing

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