John Moore / Mauren Attempted theft of $30,000 Rolex watch using fake escrow websites John Moore Possibly In Spain And Mauren Possibly In Paris Internet Nationwide
I advertised my vintage Rolex watch on Ebay. I was contacted by a John Moore who agreed to pay $28,000 for it. He suggested we use an escrow company to handle the transaction. He gave me their website - www.express-recommend.com and his username "kirky" to commence the transaction. My computer software identified the site as a "rogue site" and I became suspicious.
I did some searching and found that this website was used to scam jewelery ($27,000) and another watch ($7,000) from two other people. This site is no longer operational and he contacted me again advising of a new site - www.express-reserved.com, which is operational and has asked me to commence the transaction.
I was also contacted by a second scammer Mauren! Also, I believe operating a "scam" escrow website - www.due-concern.com
Fortunately, being wary I did not attempt to register on the websites, I still have my watch and am filing this report in an attempt to help other possible victims.
Tony
Cottesloe
Australia