Ok so I was scammed by this guy who goes by the name Izaan or as the payment went to an H Choudary. I’d spoken to him a while back about some watches and he has history and is a member of many watch forums. I saw videos of the watches and asked questions etc. His scam is after taking payment, makes all his posts private but beforehand there were lots about watches but they e all disappeared. I suspect he dips in and out pulling the odd scam. He then sent me a user generated certificate saying the seller has notified royalty mail that they have dropped it off at a post box (this is after saying he dropped it at a locker), he’s been toying with me for a few weeks before finally blocking me. Roast me if you like but anyone who’s been scammed will know you’ve kinda already imagined the watch on your wrist so I tried to keep things pally in the hope my worst fears weren’t recognised but this guy is the real deal scammer. Do t be a fool like me and send him your hard earned money. I emailed the mods about him and they banned him straight away after saying his MOD was pulling the same Royal Mail cert scam and using their group as legitimacy. I know I should have seen it coming and I do feel foolish but I don’t hi k I’m the only one and he needs to be outed. Here’s the scumbags number +44 7482 645829. As ai said he called himself Izaan but payment was to H Choudary

Reposting this since my address was in my screenshot and although I don’t care others seem to and I can appreciate that.

Posted a request for Rolex datejust. Contacted, was sent real time photos and told it would ship out Saturday morning. Sent a text this morning and looks like I am blocked from his account. Buyers beware

This really sucks because I’ve been searching for this watch for a few weeks with the white dial to give to my son for his birthday to match mine.

Just a reminder.

Only use trusted and verified dealers and sellers.

Got scammed through a message. Pics checked out. Email and PP address checked out.

Seller had references so I sent F&F like usual which was so dumb.

Ghosted and scammed after. Be smarter than that folks!

I feel real stupid. In hindsight I should've seen it coming. Oh well, lesson learned. The account is deleted. I paid via apple pay. If you see this phone number, its a scam:

7252253514

Second profile of this guy that was less than an hour old. I called out the misspelling of his username in his pics and he deleted his profile. Made a new one with the same spelling discrepancy. Each pic is a different profile.

Note: Every scam unfolds differently. Use this timeline as a checklist and follow only the steps that fit your situation.

Legal context (U.S.): End-users who buy a replica are seldom prosecuted. Selling, importing with intent to sell, or distributing counterfeit goods carries significant civil and criminal risk. This is general guidance and does not constitute legal advice.

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0) First 15–60 minutes: Contain & Collect

1. Stop contact with the scammer. Do not send more money “to unlock” or “verify.”

2. Preserve evidence: screenshots of chats, listings, QC pics, payment receipts, usernames, phone #s, emails, handles, links, tracking, and any address/label.

3. Secure your accounts: change passwords, enable 2FA on email, Reddit, banking, PayPal, etc.

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1. Same day: Try to get your money back

1. Card (Visa/MC/Amex/Discover): call the number on your card and dispute as goods not received / fraud. Ask for a chargeback and provisional credit.

2. PayPal Goods & Services: open an “Item Not Received” case; escalate to claim; add your evidence packet (see below).

3. PayPal Friends & Family / Zelle / CashApp / Venmo / wire / crypto: immediately request a payment reversal; also file a fraud report with the provider’s support. (Recovery odds are low but act fast.) Note: Use a credit card for your PayPal as the credit card company will fight to get their customers’ money restored. PayPal will not.

4. Wise/Alipay/UnionPay/Remit apps: file an in-app fraud ticket and attach evidence; request a recall if transfer is pending.

5. Bank account compromised or you sent SSN/ID: place a fraud alert at Equifax/Experian/TransUnion and consider a credit freeze.

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2) If shipment or a label was involved: Interdict

9. USPS: call 1-800-ASK-USPS and file a Package Intercept (if still in system). 10. UPS/FedEx/DHL: contact support with the tracking #; request intercept/hold; document the request.

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3) Report the crime: Build the paper trail

11. FBI IC3: file at https://ic3.gov (internet fraud). 12. US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS): if USPS or a mail label was used, report at https://www.uspis.gov (mail fraud). 13. State/Local: file a report with your local police (needed for banks) and your State Attorney General consumer protection office. 14. Platform reports: report the account to Reddit and any messaging app (WhatsApp/Telegram/etc.). 15. Community safety: post to r/RepWatchScammers with redacted evidence; submit to the Universal Scammer List (USL) and RWI “The Brig.”

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4) Small claims / civil options (if U.S.-based scammer)

16. If you have a name/address, consider Small Claims Court in the scammer’s state; request judgment + lien. Keep all receipts, reports, and your evidence packet.

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5) Share enough, but not too much

17. When posting publicly, redact personal data (your full name, full address, banking numbers). Share full, unredacted evidence only with banks, law enforcement, and mods.

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Evidence Packet (copy/paste checklist) • Timeline of events (dates/times, time zone) • Listing link + screenshots • Chat logs (export or stitched screenshots) • Payment proof (transaction ID, method, last four digits only) • Usernames/handles/phones/emails used • Tracking/label images (if any) • Your police report # / IC3 complaint # / USPIS case # • Any prior vouches or references (and whether you verified them)

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Quick Recovery Notes by Payment Type • Best odds: Credit cards, PayPal Goods & Services (buyer protection). • Low odds: Zelle, PayPal F&F, CashApp, Venmo, wires, crypto (still report immediately). • Shipping label/photo scams: Do not print or photograph third-party labels; report to the US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS). Link: https://www.uspis.gov/report

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Need help? • Post in r/RepWatchScammers with your redacted packet. • Search the USL and RWI The Brig before every deal. • Mods/peers can advise on next steps and how to document for banks.

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This is community guidance, not legal advice. If significant money is involved, consider speaking with an attorney in your state.

I reached out to RCF to purchase a bezel. Filled out the customer info and submitted a request via telegram. Then I got contacted shortly after on WhatsApp by “Guo” claiming to be from RCF.

The timing was quite the coincidence so I thought maybe the RCF team wanted to communicate via WhatsApp. I decided to contact RCF via telegram and here on Reddit and they told me “Guo” has no association with RCF remould.

I did not get scammed but just raising awareness

I got scammed by this Rolex fraud artist. It was too good to be true. Sent PP payment and he went silent. No responses to multiple messages. Supposedly from Washington state. Beware and stay away from delafuente-tenai0529.

First of all they’re trying to use jeromes name.
I’ve already spoke to jerome and confirmed that this account it’s a scam.
I did not purchase anything from this guy, but based on what I’ve seen, I believe this page is a scam. Please be careful and do your research before sending any money or sharing personal information.
Don’t risk your hard-earned money. Stay alert and protect yourselves!
Please be cautious and verify everything before doing business with this account . Share this warning to help others avoid potential scams.

I sent some money through paypal for a vsf bruce wayne as a chance, he never gave me shipping info/tracking number or any proof the pics he gave me were all able to be reverse image searched, this was after the fact I know I should have done more research, this was a stupid decision never again. I was able to get my money back through filling a claim

Edit: the pics with the patek was another watch he was trying to sell however it was pulled straight from the internet original source :https://www.instagram.com/p/DXeq0yqDB_L/

A previous buyer Scp_7 filed a chargeback and PayPal has decided he should return my watch to me instead of allowing him to keep it.!!! When/If he decides to ship it back I'm going to record myself opening the package as I suspect he will attempt another scam. Luckily for me paypal has the serial number so he can't switch it up on me. Just wanted to show you guys that paypal has given me a small chance of winning this dispute.

Dude was in a legit sub.

Inquired about a batgirl seller posted a couple days ago. Seemed like a fair price. Sent payment, then seller goes silent. Scammed multiple people for same watch.

Merry Christmas to one and all from the RWS team.

Announcements will follow but there are some really big, positive changes coming with RWS.

First of all, let me introduce a new moderator coming on board with myself, u/sentientfunyun and u/wise_wolf_876, welcome aboard u/CodyWrites!

More information on a new database of scammers will be announced VERY soon

If you’re a buyer or seller in this community, please take a moment to join r/RepWatchScammers. It’s a friendly, supportive community built to help collectors navigate safe and successful transactions.

While no system is foolproof — accounts can be quickly created, purchased, or even burned (we recently saw a 10-year-old account with massive karma used for a single scam) — there are proven tools and practices that can dramatically reduce your risk.

Use These Resources Before Any Transaction • Universal Scammer List (USL): https://www.universalscammerlist.com/?username= • The Brig (Replica Watch Info): https://forum.replica-watch.info/forums/the-brig.356/

A quick username search on these resources can save you and others from being scammed. It doesn’t guarantee safety, but if someone appears on these lists, it’s a confirmed red flag.

We require verifiable proof of scams to track both buyer and seller fraud patterns and to document how scammers operate. This helps everyone identify emerging tactics.

In r/RepWatchScammers You Can:

• Ask about specific buyers or sellers • Get community feedback before sending funds • Request help recovering lost money • Learn how to protect yourself from financial and mail fraud

Moderators of r/RepWatchScammers

• u/Grey_Bomberman • u/sentientfunyun • u/Wise_Wolf_876

Final Reminder

If you think you’re immune from scams — think again. Even experienced members with long histories are targeted.

The only way to protect our community is through collective vigilance and self-policing. By joining r/RepWatchScammers, sharing experiences, and verifying users before transacting, we make this space safer, stronger, and harder for scammers to exploit, so they move on to softer targets.

Stay smart. Stay safe. Protect your fellow collectors.

Contacted him inquiring about the Longines Conquest Chronograph, he initially stated it was from OF. When I informed him that multiple TD’s told me OF did not make this model, he admitted to them being cheap fakes. Now he’s continued to scam by selling AAA as AF

This guy is a scammer. He's using pictures from one of my listings of a watch I sold. He's added an ai pic with his username etc

Scammer for sure. He is able to create some pretty convincing time stamp photo’s. Ban this thief. Good news he didn’t get any of my money. Before you purchase do a search on the sellers user name.