another local got scam by overseas seller

[triton]

just received news that a local singaporean recently got scammed. this person wanted to buy a watch from an overseas seller in another forum.

the mode of operation. overseas seller ask buyer to send over USD$800 for watch insurance to a western union account. after which overseas seller ask buyer to send over another USD$500 for courier service and taxation.

buyer only realized got scam when buyer contacted the courier company asking for tracking number.

as such please be wary of such tactics.

you may want to read this thread on how to deal with purchasing watch from overseas. kindly note that some of the points raised are for your reference only. it is by no means 100% foolproof. thread starter and this forum is not liable for any purchases. buyers are to proceed with caution and practice due diligence.

[boyong]

Thanks for sharing...

Best to deal face to face I guess..

[WatchRUs]

When a deal is too good to be true then it's not. Simple!

[hulk72]

Bro thanks for sharing.

[Cupidsux]

thanks for sharing . appreciated

[Camonod]

thanks for sharing

[lkh007]

thanks for sharing . appreciated

[dankohman]

thanks for sharing. this is good info

[maxng]

thanks for sharing.

[Kumate]

Very insightful. Thanks.

[freedomcamp]

Hi all,

Few years ago i got into overseas scam as well.
Even with wired transfer overseas police also can't catch.
Till now no news at all.

My advise is buy where you can physically see and verified the watch.
Not from overseas website.
So buy it locally.

cheers.



[QUOTE=triton;991470]just received news that a local singaporean recently got scammed. this person wanted to buy a watch from an overseas seller in another forum.

the mode of operation. overseas seller ask buyer to send over USD$800 for watch insurance to a western union account. after which overseas seller ask buyer to send over another USD$500 for courier service and taxation.

buyer only realized got scam when buyer contacted the courier company asking for tracking number.

as such please be wary of such tactics.

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[freedomcamp]

Hi all,

Few years ago, i got scam by overseas seller through website.
Even till now also no news.
Now think of it i bite my teeth and get on


So i advised to buy the watch when u can see them and verified.


CHeers

[venomspeed]

Very useful msg tks

[fattchoywong]

fyi, paypal offers buyer insurance (subject to conditions) - i don't want to spread halftruths so i'd rather not go into specifics here but will point you to their t&cs

[Monaro7]

Thanks for sharing!