ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

cdnwatchguy · 12 July 2011, 12:09 PM

In response to a WTB post I was contacted by a fellow identifying himself as "Michael Boban" from England, email address mikeboban@blumail.org
He offered up the watch I was looking for but there were a few flags, no history anywhere on any forum I could find with that name, price was too low and the pictures he sent were taken over a year ago.
He had a long winded story about why he needed to sell the watch and it just didn't pass the smell test.

After requesting new pics taken with his user id on a piece of paper by the watch and asking for references....silence.

As I said plenty of flags but I though I should post this for others in case he tries again with the same name.

Cheers.

Keith

mjm800 · 12 July 2011, 12:14 PM

Thanks for the warning I fear Michael Boban has many disposable names.

Z-Sub · 12 July 2011, 12:37 PM

Glad you were careful and saved yourself the trouble.

skyedog · 12 July 2011, 01:05 PM

thank for sharing!

Mosco · 12 July 2011, 01:27 PM

Scumbag...

sleddog · 12 July 2011, 01:47 PM

Here is yet another prime example of the scammers who skim this site to pray on the ill informed!
Don't think for one moment that because you're on TRF, you're safe!

A suggestion here, and one perhaps I need to make as a sticky in the WTB/FS section.
Refrain from giving your personal details in the listing (IE: Personal phone # and email address), unless you know the risk and how to avoid the tricks these dirtbags use!!
This way, the only way they can contact you is by being an actual member of this site....This alone is still not enough insurance however!
Then, gather info and or references through the membership of these boards. If no info can be confirmed or traced, forget about it and move on!
You have to remember, outsiders (guests) can still view these listings and respond via the details listed...
Stay within the boards, and double/triple check always! It's not worth a quick buck or "great deal" when you loose out to a scam.

Bottom line, never let your guard down!

To the OP, good to hear you had your guard up and weren't taken by the lowlifes that continue to troll the world of watches!

Andad · 12 July 2011, 02:22 PM

Good advice Rob.

Thanks for the warning Keith.

cdnwatchguy · 12 July 2011, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Here is yet another prime example of the scammers who skim this site to pray on the ill informed!
Don't think for one moment that because you're on TRF, you're safe!

A suggestion here, and one perhaps I need to make as a sticky in the WTB/FS section.
Refrain from giving your personal details in the listing (IE: Personal phone # and email address), unless you know the risk and how to avoid the tricks these dirtbags use!!
This way, the only way they can contact you is by being an actual member of this site....This alone is still not enough insurance however!
Then, gather info and or references through the membership of these boards. If no info can be confirmed or traced, forget about it and move on!
You have to remember, outsiders (guests) can still view these listings and respond via the details listed...
Stay within the boards, and double/triple check always! It's not worth a quick buck or "great deal" when you loose out to a scam.

Bottom line, never let your guard down!

To the OP, good to hear you had your guard up and weren't taken by the lowlifes that continue to troll the world of watches!

And in this case I did put an email in the WTB post knowing full well the potential. However, I probably won't do that again any time soon.
I have been lucky so far, must help being a naturally suspicious person.

sleddog · 12 July 2011, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdnwatchguy

And in this case I did put an email in the WTB post knowing full well the potential. However, I probably won't do that again any time soon.
I have been lucky so far, must help being a naturally suspicious person.

Nothing wrong with that, and thanks for posting the warning Keith!

johnbeth · 12 July 2011, 04:38 PM

Thanks for the warning!

Runnin' Rebel · 12 July 2011, 09:25 PM

And always use a credit card if possible, found out the hard way, glad I did, props to American Express !!

mcjp6 · 12 July 2011, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Don't think for one moment that because you're on TRF, you're safe!

ALWAYS due your due diligence........ wise words from Rob.........

Sherwooddavid · 12 July 2011, 10:24 PM

Good work guys,thanks.

duffman · 12 July 2011, 11:21 PM

Could we make the sales/wtb section invisible to people without such a number of posts?

metzger · 13 July 2011, 12:59 AM

I have found that if you research and decide on a seller within this forum and then send them a PM on what you are looking for that avoids potential scams. Just another possible solution from a newbie!

12 July 2011, 12:09 PM	#1
cdnwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 921	SCAM ATTEMPT Michael Boban In response to a WTB post I was contacted by a fellow identifying himself as "Michael Boban" from England, email address mikeboban@blumail.org He offered up the watch I was looking for but there were a few flags, no history anywhere on any forum I could find with that name, price was too low and the pictures he sent were taken over a year ago. He had a long winded story about why he needed to sell the watch and it just didn't pass the smell test. After requesting new pics taken with his user id on a piece of paper by the watch and asking for references....silence. As I said plenty of flags but I though I should post this for others in case he tries again with the same name. Cheers. Keith __________________ Keith

12 July 2011, 12:14 PM	#2
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	Thanks for the warning I fear Michael Boban has many disposable names. __________________

12 July 2011, 12:37 PM	#3
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Glad you were careful and saved yourself the trouble. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

12 July 2011, 01:47 PM	#6
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Here is yet another prime example of the scammers who skim this site to pray on the ill informed! Don't think for one moment that because you're on TRF, you're safe! A suggestion here, and one perhaps I need to make as a sticky in the WTB/FS section. Refrain from giving your personal details in the listing (IE: Personal phone # and email address), unless you know the risk and how to avoid the tricks these dirtbags use!! This way, the only way they can contact you is by being an actual member of this site....This alone is still not enough insurance however! Then, gather info and or references through the membership of these boards. If no info can be confirmed or traced, forget about it and move on! You have to remember, outsiders (guests) can still view these listings and respond via the details listed... Stay within the boards, and double/triple check always! It's not worth a quick buck or "great deal" when you loose out to a scam. Bottom line, never let your guard down! To the OP, good to hear you had your guard up and weren't taken by the lowlifes that continue to troll the world of watches! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

12 July 2011, 02:22 PM	#7
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,521	Good advice Rob. Thanks for the warning Keith. __________________ E

12 July 2011, 01:05 PM	#4
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	thank for sharing!

12 July 2011, 01:27 PM	#5
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Scumbag...

12 July 2011, 04:38 PM	#10
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Thanks for the warning!

12 July 2011, 09:25 PM	#11
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	And always use a credit card if possible, found out the hard way, glad I did, props to American Express !! __________________ ♛

12 July 2011, 10:24 PM	#13
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	Good work guys,thanks.

12 July 2011, 11:21 PM	#14
duffman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: here Posts: 259	Could we make the sales/wtb section invisible to people without such a number of posts?

13 July 2011, 12:59 AM	#15
metzger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 51	Pick the Seller I have found that if you research and decide on a seller within this forum and then send them a PM on what you are looking for that avoids potential scams. Just another possible solution from a newbie!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)