We might think that the style and language of this "Phillips Snyder" make it unlikely that he will fool any prospective buyers, but the fact that he sends these messages probably suggests that he enjoys some some success. Even if the success rate is very low (say 1 in 100), these crooks are motivated to persist in these efforts. The most that we can do is to publicize these scams and be vigilant in our own purchases.

Jeff

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: ...to ask the prospective buyer for photos, presumably to help
: perpetuate and proliferate the scam!

: May I suggest replying with some of the most obvious fakes from the
: gallery, should stop that secondary scam in its tracks.

: I've thought about posting to say I'm looking for non-existent
: watches, like 1138 Monacos, but it's not worth the time - not
: like it would stop them, just give us proof positive they're not
: on the level.