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2ltdjorn · 4 September 2023, 12:29 AM

Interesting.

I have posted a few WTB posts in the the for sale section… amazing how many solicitations I received from likely fraudsters.

No post history. Joined within a month. All want to communicate off the platform.

Wasn’t aware of how much fraud there is… be vigilant folks.

Have completed a few deals, so it can be done.

Calatrava r · 4 September 2023, 12:33 AM

How do you know these are not legitimate inquires?

travisb · 4 September 2023, 12:36 AM

Ya it's a joke for the most part.
I posted a WTB for a VTNR a couple of months ago and got so many obvious frauds.
One guy sent me pictures of the watch (obvious internet pics I had seen before).
Sent me pictures of himself - 60+ years old saying he was retired Air Force.
When I asked about the watch he said he got it 6 years ago from an AD. Yes, 6 years ago.
My response - "Nice try buddy. That watch came out last year."

KY.. · 4 September 2023, 12:37 AM

Same thing with for sale listings

GGGMT · 4 September 2023, 12:37 AM

WTB = flypaper. Why even do it? When I do your own due diligence and searching.

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HogwldFLTR · 4 September 2023, 12:38 AM

I'd amend your post with requirement to vet out fraud. Number of years on forum, post requirement, and even alternate sites with positive feedback.

Mr. K · 4 September 2023, 12:57 AM

Be careful. The internet and social media has increased the hype on Rolex so much. Lots of scary stuff out there.

KatGirl · 4 September 2023, 02:27 AM

Just ask one of the trusted sellers to find what you want.

Kat

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Gandor · 4 September 2023, 03:16 AM

I tried selling a watch here and was immediately hit with a couple fraudsters who tried sending a phishing link that went to a copy of TRF to steal credentials to I assume scam potential buyers. It happened twice within a week of posting, it’s crazy how rampant it is here on the forum.

fooey · 4 September 2023, 03:49 AM

For the 1st time this week after being on here for a long time I thought I'd advertise a couple watches. Straight away I got a message asking to click on a link to sell the watch!
I don't know if its worth trying to sell on here or not?
Take care

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Tortoise99 · 4 September 2023, 04:13 AM

I follow Rolex on LinkedIn. A couple of years ago I was “befriended” by a lady who claimed to work for an AD in Holland and that she could get me a batgirl. I played along with it for a while but obviously was not stupid enough to part with any money.

KatGirl · 4 September 2023, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fooey

For the 1st time this week after being on here for a long time I thought I'd advertise a couple watches. Straight away I got a message asking to click on a link to sell the watch!
I don't know if its worth trying to sell on here or not?
Take care

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I tried to sell a hugely popular non Rolex, hard to find at retail sites. The only interest I got was from a guy who joined the forum, the day before. After a couple of PMs, I decided it wasn’t worth the risk. I put it on eBay, and it sold quickly.

Kat

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4 September 2023, 12:29 AM	#1
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,125	Post a WTB, be prepared for fraudsters Interesting. I have posted a few WTB posts in the the for sale section… amazing how many solicitations I received from likely fraudsters. No post history. Joined within a month. All want to communicate off the platform. Wasn’t aware of how much fraud there is… be vigilant folks. Have completed a few deals, so it can be done. __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

4 September 2023, 12:37 AM	#4
KY.. 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Keith Location: California Watch: 60s to 90s Posts: 1,373	Same thing with for sale listings __________________ Just an admirer/enthusiast of vintage Rolex/Heuer/Zenith/Breitling/Hamilton watches since the 80’s… Ex—https://imgur.com/FnO9FRy — ”I Do Love The Details, But I Can Choose If I Accept The Flaws…”

4 September 2023, 12:38 AM	#6
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,692	I'd amend your post with requirement to vet out fraud. Number of years on forum, post requirement, and even alternate sites with positive feedback. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

4 September 2023, 03:16 AM	#9
Gandor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: USA Posts: 283	I tried selling a watch here and was immediately hit with a couple fraudsters who tried sending a phishing link that went to a copy of TRF to steal credentials to I assume scam potential buyers. It happened twice within a week of posting, it’s crazy how rampant it is here on the forum. __________________ 15510ST Green \| 15720ST Gray \| 26393QT Taupe \| 116400GV \| 126234 Mint

4 September 2023, 12:33 AM	#2
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,414	How do you know these are not legitimate inquires?

4 September 2023, 12:36 AM	#3
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,485	Ya it's a joke for the most part. I posted a WTB for a VTNR a couple of months ago and got so many obvious frauds. One guy sent me pictures of the watch (obvious internet pics I had seen before). Sent me pictures of himself - 60+ years old saying he was retired Air Force. When I asked about the watch he said he got it 6 years ago from an AD. Yes, 6 years ago. My response - "Nice try buddy. That watch came out last year."

4 September 2023, 12:37 AM	#5
GGGMT 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,345	WTB = flypaper. Why even do it? When I do your own due diligence and searching. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 September 2023, 12:57 AM	#7
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Be careful. The internet and social media has increased the hype on Rolex so much. Lots of scary stuff out there.

4 September 2023, 02:27 AM	#8
KatGirl 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 7,148	Just ask one of the trusted sellers to find what you want. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

4 September 2023, 03:49 AM	#10
fooey "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: marco Location: UK Watch: Quite a few now! Posts: 1,320	For the 1st time this week after being on here for a long time I thought I'd advertise a couple watches. Straight away I got a message asking to click on a link to sell the watch! I don't know if its worth trying to sell on here or not? Take care Sent from my SM-G991B using Tapatalk

4 September 2023, 04:13 AM	#11
Tortoise99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Uk Posts: 69	I follow Rolex on LinkedIn. A couple of years ago I was “befriended” by a lady who claimed to work for an AD in Holland and that she could get me a batgirl. I played along with it for a while but obviously was not stupid enough to part with any money.

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