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Old Yesterday, 05:36 AM   #1
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PM from newrolexman

Hi All,
I got a PM in my inbox from newrolexman asking for a reference check on a forum member. At first, I didn't think much of it, but then I reread the note. The biggest red flag for me is the URL he provided for the listing. I didn't respond because I chose to not click on the random link. Anyway, the text of the note he sent is below. Seems like it could be a hacked account. I want to give newrolexman the benefit on that one.

Be safe out there.

Thanks

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I am at the point of purchasing a watch (Rolex Daytona 116500 Black Dial) from a member on TRF forum, He gave me your username as refs, he said I should contact you that you can vouch for him to be a great seller. Kindly find his listing and details below for your perusal

https://drone-evolution.fr/wp-admin/...lexForums.html

Please let me know asap, as I am about making payment.

Thanks
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Old Yesterday, 07:53 AM   #2
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Hi All,
I got a PM in my inbox from newrolexman asking for a reference check on a forum member. At first, I didn't think much of it, but then I reread the note. The biggest red flag for me is the URL he provided for the listing. I didn't respond because I chose to not click on the random link. Anyway, the text of the note he sent is below. Seems like it could be a hacked account. I want to give newrolexman the benefit on that one.

Be safe out there.

Thanks

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Hi,

I am at the point of purchasing a watch (Rolex Daytona 116500 Black Dial) from a member on TRF forum, He gave me your username as refs, he said I should contact you that you can vouch for him to be a great seller. Kindly find his listing and details below for your perusal

https://drone-evolution.fr/wp-admin/...lexForums.html

Please let me know asap, as I am about making payment.

Thanks
I got the same message this morning. BEWARE
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Old Yesterday, 11:04 AM   #3
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If you just click the report button (red triangle) in the PM window, we can follow up right away, hopefully before someone gets their login details stolen.
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Old Yesterday, 04:26 PM   #4
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Scam. Always time pressure. Hurry. Quick. Please now. Such bs


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Old Yesterday, 10:13 PM   #5
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Same message here.
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Old Yesterday, 11:51 PM   #6
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That scammer is really bad. Can he at least put in some effort and make the link look like an official rolexforums link.

At OP, just report.


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Old Today, 12:00 AM   #7
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Even if he spoofs a link to look like a TRF domain, he can't fix stupid.

"Please let me know asap, as I am about making payment." is a clear giveaway.


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Old Today, 12:04 AM   #8
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Even if he spoofs a link to look like a TRF domain, he can't fix stupid.

"Please let me know asap, as I am about making payment." is a clear giveaway.


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Old Today, 12:33 AM   #9
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I got the same PM yesterday and reported it
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Old Today, 02:15 AM   #10
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I got the same PM yesterday and reported it
Me too, and also reported it.
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