Forums Latest Members

A warning about messages from "shelbymark01" and "taylorsink01"

  1. Trev The Architect Staff Member Apr 28, 2017

    Posts
    1,891
    Likes
    1,754
    They're scammers from Africa (Cameroon) that have been responding to WTB ads. Accounts are now banned.
     
  2. x3no Apr 28, 2017

    Posts
    853
    Likes
    2,434
    Thank you, received a msg from shelbymark01 and then couldn't find it, nor could find his account.
     
    ICONO likes this.
  3. Trev The Architect Staff Member Apr 28, 2017

    Posts
    1,891
    Likes
    1,754
    Yep, everything gets deleted in one hit.
     
  4. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 28, 2017

    Posts
    26,758
    Likes
    32,472
    Thanks to @flame for the initial report btw, never hesitate to ask us to check someone out if you're unsure.
     
  5. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 28, 2017

    Posts
    15,047
    Likes
    23,789
    Gota love that little robot. :thumbsup:
    upload_2017-4-28_8-17-45.gif @flame
     
  6. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Apr 28, 2017

    Posts
    3,745
    Likes
    19,992
    I recently had PMs from two 0 post 'members' wanting to buy a withdrawn watch. The 0 post was a HUGE red flag and in the case of Shmagoo123 the request to message outside the fora was another. The other username was Kittypie23. I strongly believe they are scammers.
     
    Jwit likes this.
  7. shoota70 Apr 28, 2017

    Posts
    618
    Likes
    286
    thanks for the heads up - i received one as well.
     
  8. kov Trüffelschwein. Apr 28, 2017

    Posts
    4,113
    Likes
    16,084
    Same here. Thanks for the great background work to the whole team. :thumbsup:
     
    ahartfie likes this.
  9. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 28, 2017

    Posts
    15,047
    Likes
    23,789
    Gone
     
  10. Togri v. 2.0 Wow! Custom title... cool Apr 28, 2017

    Posts
    2,467
    Likes
    10,921
    Received a PM too. Didn't answer though. Alarms went off :D
     
  11. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Apr 28, 2017

    Posts
    5,191
    Likes
    22,933
    None of my watches were good enough apparently.

    I feel left out....
     
    ahartfie, Jwit, semper_shells and 6 others like this.
  12. kov Trüffelschwein. Apr 28, 2017

    Posts
    4,113
    Likes
    16,084
    They had only one kitchen to offer for trade and I got DIBS :D

    Any trusted freight company to recommend for shipping my kitchen from Cameroon to Switzerland ? :rolleyes:

    Was considering Western Union, and experiences to share? :)
     
    Jwit, OMGRLX and Spacefruit like this.
  13. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Apr 28, 2017

    Posts
    3,745
    Likes
    19,992
    It's all about the Quality, my man...
     
    OMGRLX likes this.
  14. pianomankd Apr 28, 2017

    Posts
    821
    Likes
    1,401
    Thanks for the warning OP!
     
  15. nurseford25 Apr 29, 2017

    Posts
    1,119
    Likes
    5,980
    I just posted a wtb add and received a pm from a member I didn't recognize. The member had two whole posts. Needless to say I did not respond. So frustrating out there to sift out the good from the bad. Thanks For the warnings.
     
  16. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 29, 2017

    Posts
    15,047
    Likes
    23,789
    Feel free to check out with moderators, sometimes these are noobies excited to buy a watch.
     
  17. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Apr 29, 2017

    Posts
    8,644
    Likes
    14,210
    Sometimes, but in this case, I can't see a noob excited to sell, especially, given the selling rules.
     
    Tik-Tok of Oz likes this.
  18. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 29, 2017

    Posts
    15,047
    Likes
    23,789
    True , what I should have said was, "Do not hesitate to contact the mods for any suspicious activity or contacts, you may be saving fellow member heartache and loss."
     
    Tik-Tok of Oz, ahartfie and efauser like this.
  19. nurseford25 Apr 30, 2017

    Posts
    1,119
    Likes
    5,980
    Good point. Next time I feel a little uncomfortable I'll let someone know just to avoid any other members falling victim to scams. Thanks.
     
    Tik-Tok of Oz likes this.