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Old 22 February 2022, 06:48 AM   #1
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Impersonator of Recaro18

Just received the following email from someone impersonating Recaro18



The impersonator seems to be emailing sellers and individuals on TRF who have listed their emails publicly.
THE SCAMMER EMAIL CAME FROM [email protected]

Key things to look out for:
  • Phone number is incorrect. The real phone number of Ricky is 650-455-3035
  • Email is incorrect. The real email of Ricky is [email protected]

Please do not fall for this scam.
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Old 22 February 2022, 06:52 AM   #2
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Thanks E! Always call me before making any deals, my number is posted on all my for sale ads and my website. Do your due diligence before moving forward with a deal, we don’t want anyone getting scammed.
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Old 22 February 2022, 04:56 PM   #3
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Did a search, and the SCAMMERs' phone number is 619-824-5585 | (619) 824-5585
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Old 22 February 2022, 11:15 PM   #4
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Always the exact same paragraph with different dealer substituted…….
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Old 23 February 2022, 01:31 AM   #5
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I also Received the email. I was curious on the details of the 116520 ..luckily I replied back Ricardo directly and he told me about the scam!
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Old 23 February 2022, 11:25 AM   #6
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Inquired about one of the watches and received this back from the scammer:

"I need to dispense some money to my other business account so I'll give you my barbershops banking info.

Credit to: Sweet Cuts Barbershop
Account#: 439-484-6568
ABA wire routing#: 031-101-266
Wire to: TD Bank, Wilmington, Delaware"

WatchOut!!!
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Old 6 June 2022, 11:52 AM   #7
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Wow, this is scary - I got the same email from another dealer I worked with...
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Old 12 June 2022, 08:06 AM   #8
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Thank You for pointing these kinds of things.
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Old 14 June 2022, 12:17 AM   #9
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I have received something like this as well everyone please stay alert and do your homework!
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Old 22 June 2022, 02:06 AM   #10
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Another email sent by scammer to one of my clients…remember I have been using the same phone number for over 20yrs! Same phone number found on my website. Always text or call me first to verify deals, thanks!

Please do your due diligence before making deals with anyone!

Scammer is using phone number 650-290-6963 : (650) 290-6963




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Old 22 June 2022, 04:44 AM   #11
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Received the same email as well from crowninoyster at Gmail dot com

Careful guys. Was wondering why Ricky was selling that Patek so cheap 😂
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Old 22 June 2022, 09:16 AM   #12
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Ricky, you've made it to the big leagues where someone wants to be you! jkjk

Always do your due diligence. Stay safe out there all..
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Old 23 June 2022, 05:47 AM   #13
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Ricky, you've made it to the big leagues where someone wants to be you! jkjk

Always do your due diligence. Stay safe out there all..
I know right? HAHAHA!
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Old 23 June 2022, 09:18 AM   #14
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Keep an eye out! someone is trying to impersonate me using the same email format.
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