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Join Date: Oct 2017
Real Name: Bradley
Location: Virginia
Watch: Speedy Reduced
Posts: 727
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Spammer/Scam private message
I just received a private message from user Watch_Guide about a trade for a watch I had listed for sale. There was a “link” for pics. The link was in reality either a virus or something because my system blocked it. I reported the PM to the admins. This is the 2nd suspicious message I have received in the past 3-4 days so everyone be cautious. Seems as tho the site is full of this sorta stuff
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Real Name: Jim
Location: NoCal USA
Watch: 16710
Posts: 1,955
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PM Scams
There have been a few of these reported lately, be careful!
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: ☀️FL
Posts: 72
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Same thing is happening on WUS too.
These scammers are out in full force for Summer! Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk |
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Rob
Location: Nearby.
Posts: 24,918
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It isn’t TRF alone, it’s all watch sites with sale sections.
The method they use is crude and basic, but it fools many, and it’s a never ending cycle. They just move from one hacked account to the next, all the while trying to swindle the unsuspecting of their money.. Just be vigilant, don’t click on links, always know 100% whom you’re dealing with, and don’t send money or watches to strangers. Here is a four year old thread warning everyone of the method you described (Its a sticky at the top of the GD section) yet most will not read it unfortunately. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=378344
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Josh
Location: Lost in time
Watch: Me Nae Nae
Posts: 9,821
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Links from strangers are never a good idea to click on. Watch forum, email, etc.
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: PaulG
Location: Georgia
Posts: 41,439
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The thing about these PM scams is rooted in the scammers expectation that we will react quickly and not check the source - so vigilance is key.
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 919
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I received the same message but was not comfortable clicking on the link.
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Bay Area, CA
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 350
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I also received a similar message from that guy.
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: US
Posts: 241
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I also received such message from Whittier.
All his 6 something posts were posted today. Below is his PM to me. I removed the link so no one accidentally clicks it. My pop up blocker blocked it. “ I have one watch for trade in MINT condition, Works perfectly, See below for the watch details and pics *link Thanks Whittier is online now “ |
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Real Name: Bradley
Location: Virginia
Watch: Speedy Reduced
Posts: 727
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: US
Posts: 241
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@city74, Thank you. Reported.
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Rob
Location: Nearby.
Posts: 24,918
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![]() Hopefully all were as smart as you, and didn’t click the link, as you can bet the scammer sent multiple PMs to members! Stay vigilant people, report PMs with links, and they will be removed promptly.
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