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PSA: More scammers sending PM's. Don't do deals off site with someone you don't know.

makaria indica
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My mobile # was selected yesterday ....I suspect after my reply the battery fell out of his phone and the Sim card snapped.....



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BlackTalon
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Oops, you left off a word after "Tech Analyst's" . I'll bet it was a good one, too. Mother-In-Law? Probation Officer? Prostate Tester?
 
WYO_Watch
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speedy57 speedy57
It is a new account and most certainly a SCAMMER.
Could be. But then again, I’ve sold watches on here to newbies. Not saying your fella ain’t a scammer, but there are some people who buy and don’t post much.
 
CajunTiger
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I ignore all requests to communicate via email unless I know the person. This forum is a great asset to the community.

Thanks OF
 
asrnj77
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CajunTiger CajunTiger
I ignore all requests to communicate via email unless I know the person. This forum is a great asset to the community.

Thanks OF

They may also ask to communicate via email to get you to click on a link “view my watches here” in order to expose you to malware or provide your user information for the website. WTB posts are asking for trouble. Almost a guarantee that you’ll get scammers knocking on your electronic door. It’s like saying to somebody on the street “excuse me I have my pockets filled with cash and I’m looking for the nearest Rolex store”
 
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asrnj77 asrnj77
It’s like saying to somebody on the street “excuse me I have my pockets filled with cash as I have just left the nearest Rolex store trying to buy a SS sub. ”

FIFY
 
kov
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sdre sdre
anyone dealt with @kicktoc here? he just pm me regarding my mondaine.

Quite a well known guy on Instagram

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not sure the same person is behind the same nickname here ⚠️

You can email him (address above) and ask if he has an account on OF to cross-check.
 
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kov kov
Quite a well known guy on Instagram

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not sure the same person is behind the same nickname here ⚠️

You can email him (address below) and ask if he has an account on OF to cross-check.
thanks. its his same email. Thanks @kov 😀
 
CajunTiger
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asrnj77 asrnj77
They may also ask to communicate via email to get you to click on a link “view my watches here” in order to expose you to malware or provide your user information for the website. WTB posts are asking for trouble. Almost a guarantee that you’ll get scammers knocking on your electronic door. It’s like saying to somebody on the street “excuse me I have my pockets filled with cash and I’m looking for the nearest Rolex store”

only if you are stupid enough to respond to strangers directly or click unknown links.
 
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And the scammers are using this post to learn more:

and here is his contact if you want to have some fun:
 
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nisssmo2000
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As i'm on the buying side of the equation, what are some common things to watch out for?
 
BatDad
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I’m a prince and need to shift large amounts of diamonds - please send me your details. That’s normally a warning sign. 😉

In all seriousness, if any doubts, I’d check here first. Or just buy from a trusted and recommended seller on OF. 0 POsts, 0 likes - not a great start. Tread carefully with PMs.
 
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As i'm on the buying side of the equation, what are some common things to watch out for?

Always buy the seller, then the watch.
Don’t rush into anything
Ask questions
 
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Don’t rush into anything
This! Don’t chase the watch. It’s very likely there will be another one very similar to it...
 
Flintlock
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If you use Paypal to purchase don't send friends and family unless it's a friend or family. It's a violation of their terms of service. If someone is unethical enough for that they're unethical period. It also exposed you to risk.
On one forum I frequent sellers must have a paid membership and there is a feedback system as well.
 
X5Mita
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The scamming is such a waste of my time. I hate spending so much time trying to get a seller/buyer in order to complete a purchase/sale.
 
timoss
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yeah i got the same PM from that dude. Ignored.
 
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