Watchout!!! [email protected]

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Hi everyone. I'm sending this warning to let everyone know of the scam that this guy just tried to pull on me. He emailed saying he had a watch he thought I would be interested in. I was already suspicious but played along. He sent me a description and a few pictures of a nice waffle dial constellation. The only thing wrong was that it was a description and photos from an ad that I posted over the summer! He was trying to sell me my watch! Do not respond to any emails from this guy!
 
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Thanks Justin. It is always wise to be cautious of any solicitations. I believe Ash nuked him.
 
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Hi everyone. I'm sending this warning to let everyone know of the scam that this guy just tried to pull on me. He emailed saying he had a watch he thought I would be interested in. I was already suspicious but played along. He sent me a description and a few pictures of a nice waffle dial constellation. The only thing wrong was that it was a description and photos from an ad that I posted over the summer! He was trying to sell me my watch! Do not respond to any emails from this guy!

was he giving you a good deal on the watch? 🤨
 
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was he giving you a good deal on the watch? 🤨

No, responding to WTB posts with a generic cut & paste sentence saying he has what you're looking for. He sent me an e-mail too and I told him to get lost and that he had been sniffed out.
 
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No, responding to WTB posts with a generic cut & paste sentence saying he has what you're looking for. He sent me an e-mail too and I told him to get lost and that he had been sniffed out.

much like emails responses we get from Craigslist ads... "do you still have the item available?" is the typical hook these morons throw at you.
 
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The guys selling on here for the most part are veterans, so hopefully they'll be careful. Always protect yourself!
 
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Checked my emails & I had one from him too. Luckily the forum's defensive mechanisms had already washed the scum away 😁
 
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I believe Ash nuked him.

Checked my emails & I had one from him too. Luckily the forum's defensive mechanisms had already washed the scum away 😁

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I had a slightly different approach, he wanted to sell me something 😎 now that novel.
 
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I received an email and PM from a Scott O Moses regarding a Wanted To Buy post I made here
I emailed him back and he never replied
After reading this post I'm glad he never did
 
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If ever even slightly in doubt, make a thread and ask about someone, its not an offensive thing to any legitimate seller to check.
 
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Just received a similar email in response to my quest for a Tutima FX. I am so glad I did a little research and stumbled on this thread. Thanks guys.

As you can see I am a newbie to this forum but have been collecting for some 30 years. Great community of folks in the watch world. Thanks for the heads up.


From: [email protected]

Email content:

I saw your WTB AD that you are in need of the above subject. Just want
to get you inform that i still have for sale if you are still
interested in buying, Let me know.

Cheers.



My vintage 1969 Speedmaster

 
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Holy Moses! He tried it again!

.... there's a better joke in there somewhere. I sure failed to find it. 🙄
 
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More from: [email protected]

Images he attached with the latest email were from this post:

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-tutima-fx-automatic-day-date-mint-2-straps-$625-obo-256395.html

Up for sale is my TUTIMA FX Automatic Day/Date MINT with 2 Straps.
Tutima FX Automatic Watch in MINT condition.
This watch is only six months old and is in mint condition. Both front
and rear sapphire crystal is scratch and blemish free. You would have
to look very closely and carefully to see any wear.

It comes with the original black leather band and also a sporty carbon
fiber style band which has been worn only a few days and looks new.
The original leather band shows normal wear.

It has quick set day and date function and a bi-rotational 60 minute
countdown bezel. The back is a sapphire crystal exhibition screw down
case.

The bright spots that show on the pictures are from the camera flash,
they are not blemishes. Sapphire domed crystal with anti reflective
coating is very difficult to photograph.

Factory Model Number. 631-35.
Movement: ETA Cal. 2836-2 25 jewels Swiss Auto-wind.
Functions: Day/Date calendar, window display.
Case: Highly polished finish, solid 316L Stainless steel. 2 piece
construction (core, back).
Bezel: Duo-Directional rotating, ratcheted, 0-60 countdown. Highly
polished finish.
Crown: Sport style, screw-down (threaded).
Crystal: Sapphire. Domed profile.
Dial: Black color. Luminous ( radiation-free Super-LumiNova ) numerals.
Hands: Losange style. Super-LumiNova radiation-free luminous filled.
White varnished.
Case Back: Observation crystal. Screw-down style ( threaded ).
Band: Black color. Genuine leather. Padded and stitched. Factory Logo embossed.
Clasp: Traditional tang style. Factory Logo engraved/embossed.
Water Resistance: 100m/330ft /10atm.
Case Size: Size 38.50mm. Thickness 12.00mm

I'm asking for £350 for it including shipping to you. Whats your
complete shipping address? I can ship via UPS or FedEx whichever you
prefer. I will accept payment via Money Gram as my PayPal is dormant
and currently not working.

Thanks,

Scott.
 
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Guys, keep in mind that you can use the "report" option within private messages. Hit this and enter a brief description of your problem.

Once submitted, it allows the ΩF admin team to view the same message (and take any action required). 👍
 
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Just a heads up, someone's at it again.

Hi,

I just came across your advert that you are in need of the above subject...Just want to get you informed that i have it for urgent sales. if you are still interested in buying contact my email for more details. [email protected]

Thanks.
 
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Just a heads up, someone's at it again.
Thanks guys. He's gone.