Yea it’s the latter, they use a real dealers name on the request to make it seem more legit but it’s a scam.
It would make sense had I ever dealt with the person or business, but since I haven't I'm guessing it's not legit.
Ironically its pretty much a dead site these days that exists just to shill for Antiquorum
Before I was shown the door, I recall there was another thread on there that was puzzling. I actually think it was her that started the thread, about a particular maker of some kind (can't recall who it was - maybe a German company) had made a dial out of mammoth ivory, which she took great pains to point out is perfectly legal (she is a lawyer of some kind).
People replied that it could be mistaken for elephant ivory, so it just wasn't for them. She went on a tirade about how ignorant that idea was, because there's an "easy" test that can be done to prove it's not elephant ivory (I think it involves using a photocopier and looking at the grain or something - can't recall the details more completely) so if you were stopped at a border, there was always a way out of any charges or confiscation of the watch.
She seemed oblivious to the fact that many posts people made were basically just saying they wouldn't want that hassle, and eventually the thread was shut down. I actually wondered if she was shilling that brand...
How does the scam work if they're just asking you to give a reference? Or is it working some other way, like saying he's Takuya and wants you to give a reference to someone else?
No, it was someone else asking me for a reference regarding Takuya.
"I was trying to buy a Rolex Daytona from David “TAKUYA” He kindly listed you as a reference contact."
If he is as well known as you suggest, I'm not sure why he would be using someone he's never dealt with as a reference.
Yeah, I remember that post as I was one of the early responses saying I'd want nothing to do with that dial - for the very reason you stated.
Quite strange as the guy behind Takuya isn't named David... wonder then if someone was trying to scam the guy who contacted you. All this scamming in order to usually sell cryptocurrency is a bit strange to me though
Yes, strange indeed. I get so many emails that are rather odd - lots of people asking me to give them watches for things, or sponsor their racing teams, etc. If I had half the money these people think I do, I'd be set for life!
Here's today's example:
"Hi there,
I'm a film producer and I'm making a motivational Christian short film this summer. I'm reaching out as I wanted to offer a proposal to collaborate with your business.
I've attached a proposal of what we're asking for, the reward we're offering for helping us, and some information about the movie.
Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you.
Cheers,
James Martin
Creative Director
James Martin Productions"
No idea what the attachment says, and I'm not going to open it just in case it's some sort of virus.
Given my stance on religion and all gods, it's rather funny they would be asking me for help to promote their cult...
Here's today's example:
"Hi there,
I'm a film producer and I'm making a motivational Christian short film this summer....
