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  1. jimdgreat1 May 20, 2016

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    Someone started a conversation (email and private message) asking how much I wanted to sell my Lucerne for. From the thread just talking about it. It is not for sale.

    Weird.
     
  2. watchthirst May 20, 2016

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    Weird...I also received a message for my Leonidas CP2. What was the email or screen name?
     
  3. OMGRLX a RolexBear in disguise May 20, 2016

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    just ignore/leave the conversation...there are, i think, a good many legit lurkers/collectors who monitor OF and the likes dilligently and may pounce on a piece they like.
    unless they want you to help them take our their buried gold in nigeria or somesuch, i wouldn't worry too much about it ;)

    EDIT: if more than one of us has suddenly got same/similar sudden message, then it's spam. i stand corrected.
     
  4. Kringkily Omega Collector / Hunter May 20, 2016

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    It happens the sharks are out or the scammers
     
  5. jimdgreat1 May 20, 2016

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    Screenshot_2016-05-20-18-05-00.png Zero posts.
     
  6. jimdgreat1 May 20, 2016

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    What's most weird is that lucerne might cost more to ship than it is worth. :confused:
     
  7. watchthirst May 20, 2016

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    I just got the same message twice from him for two different watches that aren't even for sale. :eek:
     
  8. OMGRLX a RolexBear in disguise May 20, 2016

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    def spam. worst case, con game where he asks you to cash his cert check from the bank of nigeria, etc etc...
    im sure the mods already removed his ass
     
  9. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months May 20, 2016

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    report it to the mods
     
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  10. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member May 20, 2016

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    redbar.jpg

    REPORT THESE TO US , THIS IS A SCAMMER, NOT SPAM.
    Always report any suspicious activity.
    The same Scammer made the rounds on WUS today and has a history of attempts there.

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    @dsio
     
  11. Bushido May 20, 2016

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    I was worried about that too. So, I insisted he pay me in rubies and diamonds he keeps in the vault in his palace. Well, pay me once he regains his crown as a prince. I just have his promise at the moment. I know this will totally work out well for me...

    Taking a check though? No F 'in way!
     
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  12. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! May 21, 2016

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    Scamming Pratts!

    Will I B******S!!!
     
  13. Mr Bing May 21, 2016

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    Yeah me too. Same guy wanting to buy a Heuer 844 (which I don't even own) and again wanting to buy my Eterna-Matic which is not for sale. Asking for prices and shipping to Michigan.

    Weird!
     
  14. WatchVaultNYC May 21, 2016

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    "Michigan, USA". Clearly someone who does not live in Michigan!
     
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  15. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member May 21, 2016

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    Actually southern California.
     
  16. Huus May 21, 2016

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    Merry Mick with the micro clasp left an impression.
     
  17. chronos May 22, 2016

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    Same thing happened to me as well even though I never offered the watch for sale at any time.

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  18. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe May 22, 2016

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    I wonder if thats my Uncle Rufus.... the Nigerian Prince.

    I thought he'd be out of money by now, the way he just gives the stuff away!
     
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