Personal Message scam ***** pm scam **** pm scam

[D.L.Weldy]

I am new to the forum and I am in need of some assistance. I do t know where to post or if it is even appropriate to post. But I received a watch as a gift and I don't know enough about rolex to make a determination whether it is a real watch or a fake. I have done some research on my own but I am still undetermined.

[0nly5iv3Digits]

I'm also "newly" here - ie. beginning to contribute.. although I've been a longtime "lurker". I'd post some pics to have other members chime in! Perhaps a new thread in the rolex General discussion section :D

Cheers

[dvn]

Recevied a pm scan from aman818 yesterday. I did reply it it first before released when I read this post.

[hirsca]

Received a suspicious PM from a CPZorro. Wanted me to verify a seller. Attached a link. I did not open it and deleted the PM. Thanks, Al

[SpazzStr0s]

Originally Posted by hirsca

Received a suspicious PM from a CPZorro. Wanted me to verify a seller. Attached a link. I did not open it and deleted the PM. Thanks, Al

I got the same one

[sctodc]

Originally Posted by SpazzStr0s

I got the same one

I got it too. Reported to mods, didn’t click the link.

[ShamRockNRoll]

Also got the message from CPZorro. Seemed related to a thread I'd just commented on so he got me... changed my login info immediately though. Hopefully that prevents anything crazy from happening with my account.

[ZOOK]

Originally Posted by hirsca

Received a suspicious PM from a CPZorro. Wanted me to verify a seller. Attached a link. I did not open it and deleted the PM. Thanks, Al

Originally Posted by SpazzStr0s

I got the same one

Originally Posted by sctodc

I got it too. Reported to mods, didn’t click the link.

Originally Posted by ShamRockNRoll

Also got the message from CPZorro. Seemed related to a thread I'd just commented on so he got me... changed my login info immediately though. Hopefully that prevents anything crazy from happening with my account.

CPZorro has been banned.


Good looking out, folks. The scammer is probably after you, as 2024 pledge members. He would use your account to post a fake sale ad.

You should turn on 2 Factor Authentication for additional protection.

2 Factor Authentication


If you don't want to click on the link above, go to the Announcements/feedback & Support subforum. The 2FA thread is a sticky at the top of that forum.

[sctodc]

Originally Posted by ZOOK

You should turn on 2 Factor Authentication for additional protection.

Didn't realize this was an option for TRF, turned on immediately. Appreciate you pointing it out!

[964RS]

Received an email this morning trying to get me to re-register. It’s a scam.

Was sent from michael@andisites.com




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[Lol-x]

Originally Posted by 964RS

Received an email this morning trying to get me to re-register. It’s a scam.

Was sent from michael@andisites.com

THIS EMAIL IS A TOTAL SCAM!!
Do not click on the link if you receive it.
If you did click on the link, then change your password immediately...

[dr.ns23]

Hello, is this a spam or a genuine email? There’s something weird about it and I’ve never received emails from Rolexforums regarding this issue. I didn’t click on the link but was wondering what you guys think.


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[77T]

Originally Posted by dr.ns23

Hello, is this a spam or a genuine email? There’s something weird about it and I’ve never received emails from Rolexforums regarding this issue. I didn’t click on the link but was wondering what you guys think.


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Do not click the link. I agree that there is something weird. Steve would not use such poor English.

I believe the link appears to be the TRF 2024 Pledge request but everyone should use the TRF thread itself to donate rather than a link in a poorly worded email.


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[dr.ns23]

Originally Posted by 77T

Do not click the link. I agree that there is something weird. Steve would not use such poor English.

I believe the link appears to be the TRF 2024 Pledge request but everyone should use the TRF thread itself to donate rather than a link in a poorly worded email.


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Exactly, the English is what made me doubt the email. The link details are correct but I didn't click on it just incase...
I hope Steve can tell us more about this issue? Thanks

[77T]

There’s not much to tell - it’s a classic Email Spoofing.

A spammer sends an email using an email address in the From field to make it LOOK like it came from a trusted source.


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[R3-D9]

Originally Posted by 77T

There’s not much to tell - it’s a classic Email Spoofing.

A spammer sends an email using an email address in the From field to make it LOOK like it came from a trusted source.


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The odd thing is that the email is from admin@rolexforums.com

My question is, did the forum’s admin email get hacked?

[77T]

Only Steve can answer that question.

I was explaining Spoofing which doesn’t involve hacking the email server.

The simplest thing:
Never click a link in an email, a PM, or a post on any forum. Go to the secure website to pledge for 2024.


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[ArtNouveau]

Why is it that spammers are such atrocious spellers? I sometimes get dozens of emails warning me I’m about to lose access to something, the grammar and spelling is so bad I am amazed anyone would fall for them. If said messages make it to my inbox I block the address to keep it from coming back.

[Jay Tee]

Received the same email for a Pledge request in poorly written English.

[NardinNut]

WTF is up with this jackass?! So many spam posts in such a short time.

[77T]

Seems someone is testing a robo spamming code string. There are other posts by another bot.

Might be time for a better automated Turing test for new members first 20 posts.


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[Parshu]

I got email from user man4477, email text below, looks definitely like a spam.

***************
Hello,

I am new here and about to make my first purchase for a Rolex watch from a member on the forum and you have been selected as one of his ref which is why i am writing you. So i was curious and thought it would be worth the due diligence.

Here is the link to his post

(There is a web link that I don't want spread further)

Also I had to reset my password as my regular password did not work. That is something really weird as I knew my password to the forum

[dvn]

I got an PM from LongWilliam. Look at the url that he want me to click on.

************************************************** *************
Your FS listing.
Hello,

I am writing you regarding your listing on the forum if it still available for sale, I am interested in purchasing the watch as a birthday gift.
But before we proceed i will like you to confirm if this is your listing below.

https://net-dashboard.click/m/R/Role...lexForums.html

Your reply is highly appreciated!

Thanks.

************************************************** ****

[rufusdusol]

Phishing site PM from username: Unstoword

I can’t post links because I need 10 posts
He’s a scammer though
A scammer based in Spain I think

[liberalclown]

Another scammer here trying phishing via a link. How do I report his to mod/admin?

[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by liberalclown

Another scammer here trying phishing via a link. How do I report his to mod/admin?

The red/white/black triangle icon in the top right.

[liberalclown]

Thank you!

Originally Posted by piratfisk

The red/white/black triangle icon in the top right.

[ibang1]

Scammer from Oopem. Asking the same about purchasing from TRF member. Reported.

[DavidSB]

Got this one this morning from "jpwv":


You have received a new private message at Rolex Forums - Rolex Watch Forum from jpwv, entitled "Refs Check".

To read the original version, respond to, or delete this message, you must log in here:

This is the message that was sent:
***************
Hello,

How are you doing? I am about to purchase a Rolex Daytona from a member on TRF. He gave me your username as a reference, He said you would vouch for him. Kindly find his listing and details below for your perusal.



Thanks in advance and stay safe.
***************

[ZOOK]

Originally Posted by DavidSB

Got this one this morning from "jpwv":


You have received a new private message at Rolex Forums - Rolex Watch Forum from jpwv, entitled "Refs Check".

To read the original version, respond to, or delete this message, you must log in here:
https://www.rolexforums.com/private.php

This is the message that was sent:
***************
Hello,

How are you doing? I am about to purchase a Rolex Daytona from a member on TRF. He gave me your username as a reference, He said you would vouch for him. Kindly find his listing and details below for your perusal.

Phishing web link removed

Thanks in advance and stay safe.
***************

Don't do the scammer's job for them! Please edit your post and remove the link.