Be on the lookout for fraudulent pre-loved listings.

[elle_71125]

I happened to see this new post over on DB today.
http://diamondbistro.com/category/2...IA-Certified-Halo-Diamond-Ring-113-Carat.html

Now, I knew those pics looked familiar so I did a little digging. I found the exact same ring from a different seller (same pics / same GIA report#) here for more money (in a now closed listing).
http://diamondbistro.com/category/2...ngs/54715/Reduced-68mm-Diamond-Halo-Ring.html

Sure, they could have sold it but I've also had it on my watch list on ebay and it's still for sale. https://www.ebay.com/itm/323071318898?ViewItem=&item=323071318898

Just wanted to warn anyone shopping on LT or DB. The username of the suspicious account is jstandsforjo.

 

[elle_71125]

I have already reported that listing to DB.

 

[Slickk]

Good catch. He doesn't even list the ring size. Also, he'll ship first

 

[crystalinmke]

i’ve been seeing this particular user uploading incredibly large cheap “diamond” rings and in all the listings, he discourages asking questions. and he also discourages paypal which offers significant buyer protections. i posted about this but thanks for doing even more research!

 

[LJsapphire]

So many alarm bells!

 

[Bron357]

No 1 rule is NEVER pay with Western Union!

 

[missy]

@elle_71125 thank you for posting and sharing this with us.

 

[Golden_bird]

The real seller is Tacoribride ,and she still has that ring on eBay ! I guess some weird person stole her pictures for fraud ! Always ask for additional pictures in specific location or to see more details to see if the person really have that ring !its a great way to check

 

[Platinum-blonde]

Yikes! Good catch, and thank you for sharing. Like @Golden_bird I too ask for additional pictures, but I never thought of asking for them to be taken at a specific location. Great idea!

 

[mdmc]

I saw this post. Thought it was funny he refused to answer questions

 

[absolutme77]

I kept seeing his listings and was tempted to report him myself. I’m glad somebody did.

 

[elle_71125]

The listing was removed and hopefully the user was blocked. There were a lot of red flags there, in addition to the "too good to be true" pricing. It's too bad that some shady a** people will always try to take advantage of others.

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Thank you @elle_71125 for being vigilant to keep DB and LT a safe place to buy and sell.

 

[Dizzie]

More fraud on DB:

http://www.diamondbistro.com/catego...ngs/55711/GIA-F-VS-Diamond-ring-PLATINUM.html

Pictures stolen from Ebay item 263505499706

 

[Dizzie]

Now a question to @elle_71125 - where is the button to report it to DB admins?

 

[elle_71125]

@Dizzie I saw that one too and I was sure it was fraud but I didn't have anything to back it up. You've got the eBay info so that's awesome!

If you go into the link for the DB listing, click on the arrow next to "other actions" (right above "contact seller"). There is a link to report the seller. Include the eBay listing info.

Great job on catching this one. I'm getting really tired of this jerk.

 

[Bron357]

Well done peoples. Let’s keep the fraudsters in their place, AWAY from us!
Again, NEVER pay via Western Union.
NEVER accept a bank draft/ check unless you wait for it to clear BEFORE you send or do anything.
ALWAYS be wary, if it sounds too good to be true, IT IS!

 

[elle_71125]

Well, this person is persistent. Yesterday's listing was removed but he / she is back today with a new (very slightly different) username. Already reported.

http://diamondbistro.com/category/2...s/55733/VS2-Cut-D-Diamond-Ring-71-Carats.html
http://diamondbistro.com/category/2...s/55733/VS2-Cut-D-Diamond-Ring-71-Carats.html
Listing states this is a .71ct diamond.

 

[the_mother_thing]

Well, this person is persistent. Yesterday's listing was removed but he / she is back today with a new (very slightly different) username. Already reported.

http://diamondbistro.com/category/2...s/55733/VS2-Cut-D-Diamond-Ring-71-Carats.html
Listing states this is a .71ct diamond.

Ring size must actually be .6 vs 6 if THAT is a .71ct diamond.

 

[tyty333]

Ring size must actually be .6 vs 6 if THAT is a .71ct diamond.

More like a 2.71 or a 3.71...he/she is not a very good liar. They could at least try to be more realistic!

 

[minousbijoux]

Awww, and I missed all the fun, as DB is getting really good at efficiently deleting the fraudulent listings!

And this was getting to be such a fun sport - bashing the idiot rip-off artist!

 

[arkieb1]

I wonder if that's the lady fraudster that frequents DB and LT - she has been trying to scam people for years now....

 

[crystalinmke]

http://www.diamondbistro.com/catego...80/395-VS2-CUT-D-White-Gold-Diamond-Ring.html Suspicious? Same pictures as other fake posts but now is claiming he'll take paypal friends and family or Western Union. Probably realized it was fishy to only accept WU but its still fishy he'll only take paypal friends and family -- that has no buyer protection!

 

[elle_71125]

http://www.diamondbistro.com/catego...80/395-VS2-CUT-D-White-Gold-Diamond-Ring.html Suspicious? Same pictures as other fake posts but now is claiming he'll take paypal friends and family or Western Union. Probably realized it was fishy to only accept WU but its still fishy he'll only take paypal friends and family -- that has no buyer protection!

I saw it too. I'm pretty sure it's the same person because it has the same style And the same state. Anyone recognize the pics? We can report this as fraudulent too.

 

[elle_71125]

I found the original eBay listing.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Carat-Ro...093641?hash=item3b00e53c49:g:bUAAAOSwjwtZqPaL

If someone could report this person, I'd be grateful. My iPad won't let me click the little report button for some reason.

 

[crystalinmke]

I found the original eBay listing.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Carat-Ro...093641?hash=item3b00e53c49:g:bUAAAOSwjwtZqPaL

If someone could report this person, I'd be grateful. My iPad won't let me click the little report button for some reason.

Reporting right now! i was just typing a response to you that i couldn't find anything with reverse image search, you're much better at this than i! thanks for finding this.

ETA: reported

ETA 2: removed (:

 

[elle_71125]

Reporting right now! i was just typing a response to you that i couldn't find anything with reverse image search, you're much better at this than i! thanks for finding this.

ETA: reported

Nah, it was just luck.
Thanks for reporting it.

 

[Slickk]

I think the western union seller is at it again with a Rolex on db. On my phone so can’t figure how to report. Persistent.

 

[crystalinmke]

I think the western union seller is at it again with a Rolex on db. On my phone so can’t figure how to report. Persistent.

You are right, the poster of that listing is diamonds4u which is the same person whose listing i reported earlier today. im going to look around on ebay to see if i can find where the pictures are stolen from.

the rolex listing in question: http://www.diamondbistro.com/category/206/Watches/listings/55786/Rolex-Oyster.html

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

You are right, the poster of that listing is diamonds4u which is the same person whose listing i reported earlier today. im going to look around on ebay to see if i can find where the pictures are stolen from.

the rolex listing in question: http://www.diamondbistro.com/category/206/Watches/listings/55786/Rolex-Oyster.html

That listing is ridiculous. They expect us to believe they are shipping a 3K item without payment and are counting on the buyer to pay after the item is shipped. Nobody does that-ever.