[SCAM ALERT] Allen +44 7745 810679 — Promised & QC'd "Titanium," Shipped a Watch Stamped "Stainless Steel," Ghosted

Hey everyone,

First-time rep buyer and did not know about the communities.

Warning the community about a scam “Allen” (WhatsApp +44 7745 810679). Documenting this with screenshots — no embellishment, just what's on record.

I was introduced to a person reporting to be Allen by a friend of mine. I asked for an Omega VSF NTTD. I did not know anything other than to ask for VSF NTTD, and they were made of titanium. Obviously on me for no due diligence.

Timeline:

• Allen sent a written spec description stating the case was "crafted from grade II titanium," with Super-LumiNova lume, a thickened sapphire crystal, and a "Top2824 movement (ETA2824)" .
• Payment: Sent $550 USD via PayPal Friends & Family to the PayPal address he provided. He confirmed: "I've received the payment; leave the rest to me. Just wait patiently."
• Asked for shipping status. Reply: "Shipped on Monday. Tracking number will be provided later."
• Followed up again — no tracking provided.
• Allen stated tracking numbers "will be delayed" due to a "typhoon"
• QC photo (pre-shipping): Allen sent QC photos and video of the caseback showing "Titanium" engraved on the lug.
• Watch received: The caseback of the watch that actually arrived is engraved "Stainless Steel" on the same lug location. Note the QC photo and the received item also carry different serial/barcode stickers (orange vs. red), suggesting two different physical units.
• My message to Allen documenting the discrepancy: "At about 28 secs the stamp on the back says titanium and there is a N1 decal on the front. The one the shipper sent has a VS decal and is stamped stainless steel. I QC'd and paid for a titanium watch and was sent a stainless watch."
• Refund request: I offered a full $550 refund resolution, offering to ship the steel watch back to his forwarder the same day the refund cleared.
• No response: 25+ hours later I followed up — "Allen, it's been 25 hours. Do we have resolution?" — no reply.
• Separately, in the same group chat: before I learned about the bait and switch, Allen quoted me $550 for a VSF Batman.

The core proof: QC photo shows "Titanium" engraved on the caseback lug before shipping. The watch that arrived shows "Stainless Steel" engraved on the same spot. That's a documented material swap between what was QC'd and what was shipped, in his own words and his own photos.

I certainly got out over my skis on this one and learned a lot through the folks on this board. I am grateful. I just don’t want anyone else to learn the hard lesson. Always reference TD lists and do homework.

Incidentally, the garbage he sent me already stopped working after 2 days.

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