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ohmsworld · 11 October 2010, 02:50 PM

The wrench is so he can claim that he mailed the watch should law enforcement get involved. It then becomes his word against the buyer as to what was actually sent.

robertneville · 12 October 2010, 01:15 AM

Good Luck Glenn!!!!

springer · 12 October 2010, 10:04 AM

Tristan exhibited every trait of a typical scammer as noted in the original thread posted by LOL-X. From his stalling techniques to excuses of sick family members, he is a consummate con-artist.

He really needs to be taken to a woodshed.

onkyo · 13 October 2010, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

Tristan exhibited every trait of a typical scammer as noted in the original thread posted by LOL-X. From his stalling techniques to excuses of sick family members, he is a consummate con-artist.

He really needs to be taken to a woodshed.

I hear you John... Unfortunately Tristan has produced offspring who will likely follow in his footstep.

springer · 13 October 2010, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

I hear you John... Unfortunately Tristan has produced offspring who will likely follow in his footstep.

Thanks Pav. Also, I'm glad to hear that everything worked out for you. Your ordeal was unbelievable! Wow.

onkyo · 13 October 2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

Thanks Pav. Also, I'm glad to hear that everything worked out for you. Your ordeal was unbelievable! Wow.

Thanks John.... I learned many lessons in that nightmare. Lesson #1 is never deal with Edward Faber.

GlennW · 14 October 2010, 04:02 AM

*Update*.....I receieved a payment of $146 through Paypal today, it didn't come from Tristan, but someone that he made arrangements with to send me the money. Hopefully the $3000 money wire will leave today (also from someone else that Tristan supposedly made arrangements with), but I haven't heard from Tristan since Saturday. Meanwhile, the $500 (chargeback) that my credit card company is working with through Paypal is still an open claim, I hope that Tristan takes care of that soon.

I really hope that this is the start of good things to come and hopefully the total of my $3646 will be returned to me soon.

Glenn

afnios1 · 14 October 2010, 04:44 AM

As it seems Tristan is a scammer,yes?Yes,everybody knows.So,the guy who sent you the 100 somthing $ back what is?Just asking

GlennW · 14 October 2010, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afnios1

As it seems Tristan is a scammer,yes?Yes,everybody knows.So,the guy who sent you the 100 somthing $ back what is?Just asking

Not sure...it came from a women in Spain that supposedly is a family friend???

BH13GMT · 14 October 2010, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlennW

*Update*.....I receieved a payment of $146 through Paypal today, it didn't come from Tristan, but someone that he made arrangements with to send me the money.
Glenn

mmm a nice way to keep your active email account out of the equation by using someone elses paypal account, very sneaky. He is definately covering his tracks

drtooth73 · 14 October 2010, 05:36 AM

probably scammed someone else to pay you, Glen

ducatidoc · 14 October 2010, 06:13 AM

Is the balance ($3000 + 500) not also due you before the end of the day ? Or is the $500 a Paypal reversal which goes thru whenever they process it ? (i.e., not directly under his control)

Reason I ask is I thought you said all $3146 by Wednesday .

GlennW · 14 October 2010, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducatidoc

Is the balance ($3000 + 500) not also due you before the end of the day ? Or is the $500 a Paypal reversal which goes thru whenever they process it ? (i.e., not directly under his control)

Reason I ask is I thought you said all $3146 by Wednesday .

That is correct...$500 is a Paypal reversal, $146 was paid today via Paypal, $3K via a money wire that was supposedly being sent today (but I haven't received any confirmation from anyone)?

onkyo · 14 October 2010, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drtooth73

probably scammed someone else to pay you, Glen

I was thinking the same thing....

GlennW · 14 October 2010, 07:10 AM

I hope not....the person told me that they were sending me the payment for Tristan (Bassethounds) for a refund on a Tudor watch.

ohmsworld · 14 October 2010, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlennW

I hope not....the person told me that they were sending me the payment for Tristan (Bassethounds) for a refund on a Tudor watch.

Jeez what a mess! If i was refunding money to someone there's no way i'll agree to send the money to a 3rd party to settle his debt.
I mean, that's how money laundering works!

The other dude is a fool but his foolishness is your blessing.

Hope it works out Glenn. Get your money and run very far from anyone name Tristan. Run like you are being chased by a bassethound.

ducatidoc · 14 October 2010, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohmsworld

Hope it works out Glenn. Get your money and run very far from anyone name Tristan. Run like you are being chased by a bassethound.

...and the cool thing is, you won't even have to run very fast !

unclesallie · 14 October 2010, 07:57 AM

nightmare. hope you get your money back.

ohmsworld · 14 October 2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

...and the cool thing is, you won't even have to run very fast !

But they are called "hounds" for a reason no? doesn't that make it a hunting dog?

Apologies for digression.

dalip · 14 October 2010, 08:42 AM

Let's all remember that during my ordeal with Tristan he asked me to pay Steve the $4000 he owed.

Glenn. At the end of the day all that's important here is that you finally get your money back.

Bottom line: it is beyond any amount of reasoning now. There have been 3 instances on this forum alone.

I just hope that everyone finally understands that Tristan is not someone to be trusted, dealt with, or listened to from this point forward.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Randy9999 · 14 October 2010, 11:16 PM

This is a guy who creates victims, and somebody like that will always find another, somewhere, somehow. The rest of us can stand together, vigilantly, attempting as best we can to prevent other incidents, but, sadly, I believe we will see others occur. Unfortunately, Spain isn't known for their vigorous prosecutions of cyber-criminals. Watching this play out again and again is painful.

rpryan55 · 15 October 2010, 06:08 AM

I never interacted with the guy, but I watched this forum as his presence became more and more visible. He attracted "friends" on the forum with his easy charm, and he created a veneer of respectability with humor, optimism and good wishes. I would have sent him the money he wanted for a watch in a second if I'd been in the market and wouldn't have blinked. He just seemed like a decent guy, and he'd been around for .... well, it seemed like forever.

Usually there's a bit of gullibility or compliance in a victim of a scam, but had I sent him some money for a watch I don't think I would have been gullible or complicit - he just spent far too much effort gaining trust. That's the thing - he spent so much time and effort trying to gain everyone's trust it that the betrayal seems, well.... psychotic.

In any event, every single person that this guy scammed has my sympathy - and I have a sense of "there but for the grace of...."

Prince · 15 October 2010, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpryan55

I never interacted with the guy, but I watched this forum as his presence became more and more visible. He attracted "friends" on the forum with his easy charm, and he created a veneer of respectability with humor, optimism and good wishes. I would have sent him the money he wanted for a watch in a second if I'd been in the market and wouldn't have blinked. He just seemed like a decent guy, and he'd been around for .... well, it seemed like forever.

Usually there's a bit of gullibility or compliance in a victim of a scam, but had I sent him some money for a watch I don't think I would have been gullible or complicit - he just spent far too much effort gaining trust. That's the thing - he spent so much time and effort trying to gain everyone's trust it that the betrayal seems, well.... psychotic.

In any event, every single person that this guy scammed has my sympathy - and I have a sense of "there but for the grace of...."

Exactly, Dick!

JJ Irani · 15 October 2010, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpryan55

I never interacted with the guy, but I watched this forum as his presence became more and more visible. He attracted "friends" on the forum with his easy charm, and he created a veneer of respectability with humor, optimism and good wishes. I would have sent him the money he wanted for a watch in a second if I'd been in the market and wouldn't have blinked. He just seemed like a decent guy, and he'd been around for .... well, it seemed like forever.

Usually there's a bit of gullibility or compliance in a victim of a scam, but had I sent him some money for a watch I don't think I would have been gullible or complicit - he just spent far too much effort gaining trust. That's the thing - he spent so much time and effort trying to gain everyone's trust it that the betrayal seems, well.... psychotic.

In any event, every single person that this guy scammed has my sympathy - and I have a sense of "there but for the grace of...."

Well said, buddy. The guy was a smooth operator!!

onkyo · 15 October 2010, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpryan55

I never interacted with the guy, but I watched this forum as his presence became more and more visible. He attracted "friends" on the forum with his easy charm, and he created a veneer of respectability with humor, optimism and good wishes. I would have sent him the money he wanted for a watch in a second if I'd been in the market and wouldn't have blinked. He just seemed like a decent guy, and he'd been around for .... well, it seemed like forever.

Usually there's a bit of gullibility or compliance in a victim of a scam, but had I sent him some money for a watch I don't think I would have been gullible or complicit - he just spent far too much effort gaining trust. That's the thing - he spent so much time and effort trying to gain everyone's trust it that the betrayal seems, well.... psychotic.

In any event, every single person that this guy scammed has my sympathy - and I have a sense of "there but for the grace of...."

good post....

Rolex Junky · 15 October 2010, 09:39 AM

This entire Tristan saga reminds of the movie "The Talented Mr. Ripley"
Perhaps his back is financially against the wall so to speak; or he just wanted to "belong" and roll with the high rollers. Maybe he is just a petty swindler. Regardless of reasoning; whatever credit he so arduously labored to build with the TRF community, that all is gone now. Collapsed like a house of cards. For in the end a person is only as good as his word.

onkyo · 16 October 2010, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlennW

*UPDATE*.....Tristan has posted elsewhere that he and I have come to an agreement off-line and all is well? Not 100% true....he told me that he would have my money wired to me this week, we will see if he keeps his word. I will update this thread once that happens. Not holding my breath, it has only been 3 months.

Thanks for everyone's concern, support, and help, you are a great group and I consider all of you my friends.

Glenn

Glenn, It's Friday... I am assuming the wire never arrived.

GlennW · 16 October 2010, 06:56 AM

No.....Tristan has disappeared and no longer communicates.

Anybody want to go to Spain and collect some money for me.

Dalip: Do you have any info on the club that Tristan was known at?

Thanks

onkyo · 16 October 2010, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlennW

No.....Tristan has disappeared and no longer communicates.

Anybody want to go to Spain and collect some money for me.

Dalip: Do you have any info on the club that Tristan was known at?

Thanks

Sorry to hear that Glenn.

ducatidoc · 16 October 2010, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

Sorry to hear that Glenn.

+1, but hardly surprised.

12 October 2010, 01:15 AM	#152
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12 October 2010, 10:04 AM	#153
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,308	Tristan exhibited every trait of a typical scammer as noted in the original thread posted by LOL-X. From his stalling techniques to excuses of sick family members, he is a consummate con-artist. He really needs to be taken to a woodshed. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

14 October 2010, 06:13 AM	#162
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	Is the balance ($3000 + 500) not also due you before the end of the day ? Or is the $500 a Paypal reversal which goes thru whenever they process it ? (i.e., not directly under his control) Reason I ask is I thought you said all $3146 by Wednesday . __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

14 October 2010, 08:42 AM	#170
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Let's all remember that during my ordeal with Tristan he asked me to pay Steve the $4000 he owed. Glenn. At the end of the day all that's important here is that you finally get your money back. Bottom line: it is beyond any amount of reasoning now. There have been 3 instances on this forum alone. I just hope that everyone finally understands that Tristan is not someone to be trusted, dealt with, or listened to from this point forward. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

15 October 2010, 06:08 AM	#172
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	I never interacted with the guy, but I watched this forum as his presence became more and more visible. He attracted "friends" on the forum with his easy charm, and he created a veneer of respectability with humor, optimism and good wishes. I would have sent him the money he wanted for a watch in a second if I'd been in the market and wouldn't have blinked. He just seemed like a decent guy, and he'd been around for .... well, it seemed like forever. Usually there's a bit of gullibility or compliance in a victim of a scam, but had I sent him some money for a watch I don't think I would have been gullible or complicit - he just spent far too much effort gaining trust. That's the thing - he spent so much time and effort trying to gain everyone's trust it that the betrayal seems, well.... psychotic. In any event, every single person that this guy scammed has my sympathy - and I have a sense of "there but for the grace of...." __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

11 October 2010, 02:50 PM	#151
ohmsworld "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 56	The wrench is so he can claim that he mailed the watch should law enforcement get involved. It then becomes his word against the buyer as to what was actually sent.

14 October 2010, 04:02 AM	#157
GlennW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 231	Update.....I receieved a payment of $146 through Paypal today, it didn't come from Tristan, but someone that he made arrangements with to send me the money. Hopefully the $3000 money wire will leave today (also from someone else that Tristan supposedly made arrangements with), but I haven't heard from Tristan since Saturday. Meanwhile, the $500 (chargeback) that my credit card company is working with through Paypal is still an open claim, I hope that Tristan takes care of that soon. I really hope that this is the start of good things to come and hopefully the total of my $3646 will be returned to me soon. Glenn

14 October 2010, 04:44 AM	#158
afnios1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: michail Location: Korinthos, Greece Watch: IWC 371503 gst. Posts: 396	As it seems Tristan is a scammer,yes?Yes,everybody knows.So,the guy who sent you the 100 somthing $ back what is?Just asking

14 October 2010, 05:36 AM	#161
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	probably scammed someone else to pay you, Glen

14 October 2010, 07:10 AM	#165
GlennW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 231	I hope not....the person told me that they were sending me the payment for Tristan (Bassethounds) for a refund on a Tudor watch.

14 October 2010, 07:57 AM	#168
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	nightmare. hope you get your money back.

14 October 2010, 11:16 PM	#171
Randy9999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Randy Location: USA Watch: red 1680; 6542 Posts: 557	This is a guy who creates victims, and somebody like that will always find another, somewhere, somehow. The rest of us can stand together, vigilantly, attempting as best we can to prevent other incidents, but, sadly, I believe we will see others occur. Unfortunately, Spain isn't known for their vigorous prosecutions of cyber-criminals. Watching this play out again and again is painful.

15 October 2010, 09:39 AM	#176
Rolex Junky Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Lorenzo Location: Netherlands Watch: 116710LN & 116201 Posts: 849	This entire Tristan saga reminds of the movie "The Talented Mr. Ripley" Perhaps his back is financially against the wall so to speak; or he just wanted to "belong" and roll with the high rollers. Maybe he is just a petty swindler. Regardless of reasoning; whatever credit he so arduously labored to build with the TRF community, that all is gone now. Collapsed like a house of cards. For in the end a person is only as good as his word.

16 October 2010, 06:56 AM	#178
GlennW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 231	No.....Tristan has disappeared and no longer communicates. Anybody want to go to Spain and collect some money for me. Dalip: Do you have any info on the club that Tristan was known at? Thanks

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