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My experience with a scammer

QuickFire — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:12:43 +0800

TL;DR

1. I was selling my watches.
2. Scammer contacted me and agreed to buy upon meet up.
3. Scammer paid deposited a cheque into my account. It looks just like a confirmed transaction on your banking app except for the word "cheque". The cheque would bounce in the next few days.
4. Scammer arranges a runner to pick up the watches.
5. I realized it was a scam when I saw it was a transaction based on a cheque, but then tried to let it play out to see what happens (see the screenshots).

Full story:

So couple weeks back I posted listings of two of my watches on Facebook marketplace.

Today, a purported buyer reached out. I think the screenshots below tell the full story of how it panned out. The yellow smiley bit is when I realized it's a scam. But before that I really did think it was a genuine buyer, bastard even made me clean the watches, set the time, and put them nicely into the boxes.

When I first realized it's a scam I called him out on it but on hindsight I should have let it play out. So I tried reversing my stance and the fucker fell for it. So I went to the agreed meeting location and told him the number of a random car parked there.

I was hoping he would come himself but he called me to say his "staff" would come instead. This was a Chinese guy who couldn't speak good English. A real sohai type on the phone. I was observing nearby and an old couple turned up and looked at the sacrificial car I used. They didn't look like scammers, likely mules or grab delivery drivers the scammer called to pick up the stuff. I pity them, truly. Collateral damage.

Of course, if I handed over the watches. The cheque would not have cleared and the transaction would be voided.

Things I learned:
1. Banks are clearly not doing enough to prevent this. Once the scammer deposits the cheque, the total amount in your savings account goes up and the transaction is shown. There is no indication whatsoever that the transaction is pending and the total amount is floating. As a test I tried transferring my entire fund into another account I have within the bank and it came as no surprise that the limit I could transfer is the total amount shown less the fraudulent cheque amount. Banks really need to indicate clearly the amount is floating and not cleared. See the last photo below - the total on the top includes the uncleared cheque. The transaction itself is listed in green, looking like a confirmed transaction.

2. Big red flags. The biggest is obviously that the scammer deposited the cheque a full 40 minutes before the meet up. Which idiot would pay such a large sum before even seeing the goods? I think the usual scam would have had the transaction taking place during the meetup, so the seller would see the money going into the account but not necessarily having the awareness to see that it's a cheque.
3. Other red flags. Scammer negotiated but not as much as other buyers I've transacted with before. Also perhaps too good to be true to have the same buyer interested in not one but both of my watches.

Scammer's number is +6011-6384 6682 (my friend confirmed it's a burner number though).
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18xUzzZS7f/
(But who knows if this is a real account or a hacked account. )

Update:

LOL, the cheque bounced and CIMB actually charged me 5 bucks because the scammer's account is invalid. Ludicrous.

Where to find Plumber's Putty

QuickFire — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 10:54:31 +0800

My kitchen sink drainer went kaput and usually I call a plumber to fix it. They quoted me RM250 which I find ridiculous. So I thought about getting it replaced myself.

Seems easy enough and I did it in 15 mins. However, instructions online said to use plumber's putty to seal the drainer but I couldn't find it in hardware shops at all. I got a normal putty which I suppose is meant as a filler for dry cracks and such. It still works mostly but when I pour water in the sink I notice it starts leaking slightly.

So my question is where can I find this elusive plumber's putty in Malaysia? Or is there another alternative to this that is not an adhesive that will bond to my sink?

Thank you.

https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-replace-a-...trainer-2718792

Quick release lugs with flange

QuickFire — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 22:04:33 +0800

So I've started ordering custom leather straps more frequently recently, and they come with these quick release lugs that are just so convenient for swapping out straps whenever I feel like it.

The thing is, I was talking to the strap maker, and he says there are cases where the knob for the quick release breaks off, and there is no proper way of removing the lugs then, apart from using a plier to break them off (in the process possibly ruin the strap and damage the watch case).

I noticed that Delugs uses an improved version of the QR lugs, where the knobs are welded and even if it breaks, the other side of the lug has flanges so one could still resort to using a standard spring bar tool to remove the lug.

They sell it for USD5 per pair, which isn't quite exorbitant but certainly isn't cheap. I'm wondering if anyone knows a seller that sells these improved QR lugs? I searched on AliExpress, shopee, etc but couldn't find any.

https://delugs.com/blogs/news/new-and-impro...ase-spring-bars

Dry clean service

QuickFire — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 18:51:17 +0800

Hey guys. I'm just wondering what's the best dry cleaning service in the KL area. I've only been to Pressto which I suppose is alright, but I'm also looking for a place where they press a jacket correctly – without creasing the lapel that then eliminates the lapel roll.

Thanks.

Everything Everywhere All At Once

QuickFire — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 23:15:19 +0800

Wow. I watched this yesterday, after one of my favourite movie reviewers praised it to high heavens. Don't read his review though if you haven't seen it – his reviews usually contains some spoilers.

Anyway this stars Michelle Yeoh and starts off as a frenetically paced family drama before it becomes utterly unhinged, and yet miraculously coherent with a very strong emotional core that powers through it.

You guys just need to see this. It's totally bonkers, with both infantile and high concept humour, broad multiverse scope and intimate family drama, laughs and tears, all in one. Believe me.

I was really reminded of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind here – both emotional stories about love and family told through a heavily sci-fi-tinged lens, where weird, funky stuff happens that threaten to disintegrate any focus but yet somehow manages to not just work, but refine and concentrate the emotional theme that courses through their veins. This has more wacky stuff that's probably more mainstream though, and has a lighter tone overall... except in parts where the feels really kick in.

Time will tell if it is as good as ESOTSM, but I certainly can't remember being that elated by a movie at the cinema for a long, long time.

PS: if anything, this movie shows that however decent Marvel makes their movies and multiverses, it's still very much confined by its comic book trappings. This on the other hand, is totally unencumbered by anything and flourishes from start to end.

PPS: I was deeply unsettled by the familiarity of Waymond in the first 20 minutes before coming to the suspicion that HE MUST BE SHORT ROUND FROM TEMPLE OF DOOM. It was the first thing I googled after the movie ended. Unbelievable. His voice has barely changed.

Adidas 4D Run 1.0 Parley Shoes (UK8.5) - brand new

QuickFire — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 22:11:23 +0800

Item(s): Adidas 4D Run 1.0 shoes. Brand new. Comes with box and tag. UK 8.5 // US 9.

Package includes: shoes, box, tag.

Price: RM 400. Retail price is RM 1,000.

Warranty: none.

Dealing method: COD or postage, buyer pays for postage.

Location: KL, Happy Garden, Taman Desa, Bangsar

Contact method/details: PM and we can WhatsApp

Item(s) conditions: Brand new and unworn

Reason for sale: Bought these from Adidas during their sale but size doesn't fit. Letting it go at the discounted price.

Nike Air Force 1 "Uninterrupted" UK9/EU44/Men's 10

QuickFire — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 10:51:39 +0800

Item(s): Brand new pair of Nike Air Force 1 "Uninterrupted" sneakers. Unworn. Comes with original tags. This model was never released in Malaysia. Pair is imported from HK.

Size - Nike Men's 10 / UK9 / EUR44

Package includes: Shoes, original tags, box, included Sharpie markers

Price: RM450

Dealing method: COD at Kuchai Lama / Taman Desa

Contact method/details: PM and then we can WhatsApp

Item(s) conditions: brand new and unworn

Reason for sale: helping a friend sell as the size doesn't fit

MoH’s Actual Deaths stats are misleading

QuickFire — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 22:22:19 +0800

I think on the day that the daily number of deaths breached 592, the COVIDNOW website added a new stat in the daily deaths chart, called actual deaths. This is supposedly, according to KJ, a more reflective number of the actual current situation.

Look at the pic below - the 7-day average of the “actual” deaths is 99.

Bullshit.

Now look at the data here: https://github.com/MoH-Malaysia/covid19-pub...hs_malaysia.csv

Scroll down and see the third column. 4 actual deaths on 12 Sept. The 7-day average is 99 indeed. But they are pretty meaningless numbers. Why? Because there is likely way way higher number of deaths that were unreported or not confirmed for 12 Sept - these deaths will be confirmed in the coming days, weeks, months. So looking at the 7-day average is extremely misleading.

LG Hom-Bot Robot Vacuum Cleaner VR6270LVM

QuickFire — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:02:26 +0800

Item(s): LG Hom-Bot Robot Vacuum Cleaner VR6270LVM

Package includes:
The vacuum cleaner
Mopping cloth and mount (brand new)
Two side brushes (brand new)
One replacement HEPA filter (brand new)
Remote control

Price: RM 850 (bought it for RM 2,500)

Dealing method: COD @ Taman Desa / Kuchai Lama / Happy Garden or nearby KL

Contact method/details: PM and we can WhatsApp

Item(s) conditions: Good - only thing that broke was one of the side brush but with two replacement brushes included you can easily attach a new one with just a screwdriver. Everything else is intact and working as it should. The mopping cloth and mount are brand new and never used.

Here's the list of specs:
https://www.lg.com/my/vacuum-cleaners/lg-VR6270LVM

Reason for sale: Not really using this anymore.

[SOLD] Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones

QuickFire — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:42:47 +0800

Item(s): Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones with active noise-cancelling

Package includes: the headphones, original box, and everything that comes with it originally

Price: RM800 SOLD

Warranty:1 year from 23 January 2021 from Sony Malaysia

Dealing method: COD / postage

Location: Taman Desa or Kuchai Lama

Contact method/details: PM me and we can WhatsApp

Item(s) conditions: Excellent and like brand new.

Bought in-store at end of January 2021. Used very sparingly, less than 30 hours in total. It looks like brand new, with no scuffs or damage.

You get everything that comes in the original box. Original receipt from Harvey Norman will also be provided.

Reason for sale: Realized I don't really use it much as I'm not really a headphones kind of guy...

Maxis data connection quality

QuickFire — Fri, 07 May 2021 09:35:11 +0800

Any of you find that maxis is really erratic for the past one week or so?

Websites can't load at times
Shopee can't load product page and cart
Waze can't load directions
Tidal music stream stops mid-stream
Etc

I'm in KL. On postpaid plan.

Anyone else encountered this?

Edit: OK it's not just me. Fucking Maxshit.

Digshit

Sellshit

Ushit.

All our telcos are shit.

[WTA] 2-pin cable extension

QuickFire — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 22:08:52 +0800

I have a wall mounted TV bracket with a in-wall tunnel for cables running to the TV console below. However my TV cable is not long enough to reach the socket in the TV cabinet console. Does anyone know where I can find an extension like the below?

Thank you.

Hair Clays / Pomades / Pastes

QuickFire — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 19:03:28 +0800

Item(s): Hair Pomades / Pastes / Clays - New

Slickmore Styling Cream (113g) - RM90
Bayside Grooming Matte Paste (Limited Release)(100g) - RM90
Kevin Murphy Night Rider (100g) - RM135
Kevin Murphy Rough Rider (30g) - RM75
Reuzel Fiber Pomade (35g) - RM45

All imported pomades. Made in USA.

Slickmore Styling Cream (113g) - RM90

Hold: High
Shine: Matte
Scent: Stickmore Original
Made in the USA

Use in towel or blow dried hair. For faster results, apply to blow dried hair. Scoop a pea size amount of product, spread in palms until it turns clear and disperse into damp hair. Blow dry hair while styling into place. Add desired amount of product after blow drying. Comb product through hair and style to perfection. NOTE: Use more product for more hold.

Washes out MOSTLY with water. To get product out completely, wash out with shampoo. The build up on this product can also add heat protection and pre-styleability, so don't feel like you need to wash it out completely after every use.

Ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Microcrystalline Wax, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ricinus Communas (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Silica, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Diatomaceous Earth, Ceteareth-20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 20, PVP, Propylene Glycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, VP/VA Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance (Parfum)

Bayside Grooming Matte Paste (Limited Release)(100g) - RM90

Hold: Firm Hold.
Shine: Matte.
Texture: Medium Course.
Volume: Medium-high Volume.
Consistency: A thick, dry, sticky paste.
Weight: Light-medium weight.
Scent: Merewether (a light cologne type scent featuring notes of citrus, tropical fruit with a clean finish)
Washout: 90% wash-out with water. Shampoo required for complete washout.

A dry, sticky, high-holding paste. Very limited jars available – get it while it lasts! Packed full of our favourite natural ingredients including mango butter and watermelon oil, our Matte Paste is designed to be used as a pre-styler and post-styler all-in-one product. When used as a pre-styling product, you will be able to set the foundation of a high-holding product with loads of volume and control. You can then finish off your style with a few more scoops of product to lock in a matte, textured, high-holding style that will last you all day. This product is great for neater styles all the way to a messy side-swooped style, offering you control and a matte finish the whole way through.

Directions: For best results, apply 1 scoop to towel-dried hair and use a blow drier to pre-style. Apply a further 2-3 scoops for a strong holding, long-lasting style.

Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Juice, Beeswax, Shea Butter, Kaolin Clay, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Emulsifying Wax, Silica, Vegetable Glycerine, Mango Butter, Carnauba Wax, Fragrance (Mereweather), Bentonite Clay, Jojoba Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Watermelon Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Vitamin E Oil.

Kevin Murphy Night Rider (100g) - RM135

Strong hold
Delivers a rough, matte texture
Helps seal in moisture
Boosts shine
Ideal for all hair desiring texture and separation
Sulphate, paraben and cruelty-free
Made in USA

Rub a small amount between palms and distribute evenly through damp or dry hair.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua) (Eau), Lanolin Wax (Lanolin Cera) (Cire de lanoline), Beeswax (Cera Alba) (Cire d'abeille), PVP, Lanolin Alcohol, Limonene, PEG-8 Beeswax, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Boronia Megastigma Flower Oil, Tridecyl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, , Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-10, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Fragrance (Parfum)

Kevin Murphy Rough Rider (30g) - RM75

Strong hold
Delivers a slick, matte defined look
Helps strengthen the hair as it holds
Helps to seal rough ends
Ideal for all hair types
Sulphate, paraben and cruelty-free
Made in USA

How to use: Rub a small amount between palms and distribute evenly through damp or dry hair.

Ingredients:
Diethylhexyl Maleate, MicrocrystallineiWax, Diatomaceous Earth,lCanola Oil, Fragrancel(Parfum), Citrus AurantiumiBergamia (Bergamot) FruitiOil, Glycine Sojal(Soybean) Germ Extract,iJuniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood)lOil, Pogostemon Cablinl(Patchouli) Oil, Silica,iZea Mays (Corn)iStarch, Benzophenone-3, EthylhexyliMethoxycinnamate, Polysilicone-15, PentaerythrityllTetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Quaternium-95,lBenzyl Benzoate, HelianthuslAnnuus (Sunflower) SeediOil, Propanediol, Coumarin,iLinalool, Tocopheryl Acetate,iIsoeugenol, Limonene, PerseaiGratissima (Avocado) FruitiExtract, Vaccinium Macrocarponi(Cranberry) Fruit Extract,iPhospholipids, BAMBUSA VULGARISlEXTRACT, Corn StarchlModified, Glycine Sojai(Soybean) SeedExtract.

Reuzel Fiber Pomade (35g) - RM45

Hold: Firm and pliable
Shine: low, natural shine
Made in USA
Waterbased
Aloe vera and quinoa promote elasticity
Subtle vanilla mint fragrance

Reuzel Fiber Pomade creates hours of textured definition with a firm but pliable hold and a low shine finish. This high hold low shine pomade works best on shorter, medium to thick hair and is particularly effective on medium to thicker hair types. Add Reuzel Fiber Pomade to your hair to create texture and increase volume for a bedhead, disheveled look.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Lanolin Wax, Maltodextrin/VP Copolymer, PEG-8 Beeswax, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-25 Glycerin, Tribehenin, PEG-40 Hydrogenereted Castor Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extact, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, hydrolyzed Quinoa, Fragrance (Parfum), Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Carbomer, Sodium Anisate, PEG-45m, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene

Dealing method: Meet-up or poslaju (shipping fee applies)

Location: Taman Desa / MidValley Megamall / Pavilion area

Contact method/details: PM to get my Whatsapp number

Item(s) conditions: Brand new and unused

[WTS] Tod's Leather Bracelet

QuickFire — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 14:00:32 +0800

Item(s): Tod's leather wrist bracelet, in a tricolour design – navy/red/white.

Package includes: Bracelet and original box

Price: RM 440 (original price is RM 880)

Dealing method: COD @ Taman Desa / Mid Valley / Pavilion. Can also ship.

Contact method/details: PM for WhatsApp number.

Item(s) conditions: Brand new and unworn.

Reason for sale: I don't wear bracelets...

[Wts]Tod's Leather Bracelet

QuickFire — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 13:55:45 +0800

Groundwork / Makeover Guys interior design

QuickFire — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 09:11:42 +0800

I recently took keys to my new condo and have been meaning to engage an ID firm to design and renovate my unit.

I came across the Makeover Guys (https://www.themakeover.my/) and they purportedly specialize in renovating your unit quickly for the purposes of renting. My understanding is that they try to do this based off design templates they have, renovate quickly, so that the quality is decent without breaking the bank.

They have a sister company, Groundwork (https://www.groundwork.my/) which also does ID and renovation projects for those who want to stay in their units (not for renting). How they operate however is still quite similar to Makeover Guys -- they have a number of themes and templates you can choose from, with some minimal customisation allowed. Once you choose your theme/template, their ID team will design and get it done within 2 months or so. The end design will fit the theme you chose, but not everything will be what you see in the sample photos, as they choose the wallpapers/fittings/furniture based on the theme which may not necessarily be the exact same items you see in photos. For quick turnover, they do not allow you to go back and forth with the ID team on specific items (so essentially you won't know how certain things will look like until you step into the completed unit). My understanding is that Groundwork costs more than Makeover Guys because it is for own stay purposes, so they have a more evolved sense of design with allegedly better quality materials.

(Groundwork also allows you to design your unit from scratch, without referencing templates, but this costs a lot more.)

My question is, has anyone used Groundwork or the Makeover Guys before? The templates provided by Groundwork are quite nice, and the high level estimate they provided to me seemed reasonable. But I can't find any reviews about them and so hopefully some of you can shed some light here to the quality of their work.

Thanks.

Penny Loafers in Dark Brown Suede (TLB Mallorca)

QuickFire — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 13:37:45 +0800

Item(s): TLB Mallorca Penny Loafers in dark brown suede. UK7 size but runs big because it has a roomy fit. Shoes come in a half leather half rubber sole, which is very comfortable. Suede is of high quality, similar to Carmina. Caress it with your finger and behold the iridescence. It is also a nice dark brown colour -- not too light but not dark such that it looks black. I really wished it fit me.

Package includes: shoes, shoe box, shoe bags.

Price: RM 1,100. I got this discounted price off Yeossal's (Singapore) Black Friday sales at SGD 358. I'm not including any of the shipping charges or taxes/duties. You can try it on first if you're interested. I need to find a buyer in the next few days otherwise I will choose the option of returning them to Singapore for a full refund.

Dealing method: COD only, at KL / PJ / Taman Desa area.

Contact method/details: PM me to get contact details.

Item(s) conditions: Brand new and unworn. No scuffs on sole.

Reason for sale: Bought it online and unfortunately size is too big.

Maxis exorbitant charges

QuickFire — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 11:02:58 +0800

I know there's the RM38/day roaming plan. I don't need it.

I did however receive a call while in Taiwan and accidentally answered for a whole or 2 seconds. I was charged RM 10.

I did send two SMSes while in Singapore. I was charged RM 5 for each SMS.

I find the charges beyond distasteful. It's daylight robbery. Called them and they agreed to waive the incoming call charge but maintained that the SMS charges are fair and there's nothing they can do.

Not too long ago I remember it was RM1 per SMS, which I thought was fair. To increase this to RM5...is crazy.

Not to mention their local 4G coverage has been shit for the past 3-4 months. The phone signal bar shows full strength but there are way too many intermittent drop in data coverage, even in the heart of KL. A few of my friends have mentioned the same thing.

Maybe it's time to port out to another operator...

Hair Pomades / Pastes / Clays

QuickFire — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 11:24:10 +0800

Item(s):
Flagship Matte Paste x1
Analogue Paste x1
Grim Grease Cream Pomade x1
Firsthand Supply Summer Pomade x1

All around 95% left as I only used very little of it.

Package includes: The jar.

Price: all sold!

Dealing method: COD in KL area or shipping.

Contact method/details: PM to get my contact.

Item(s) conditions: Good. Used a bit with the remaining portion estimated above.

Reason for sale: Getting rid of some of my pomades as I have way too many.

Samsung S10+ / 128GB / Prism Black / SME set

QuickFire — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 11:17:02 +0800

SOLD!

Item(s): Samsung S10+ phone, brand new and sealed in the box. 128GB set in Prism Black. Purchased directly from the Samsung Malaysia online store.

Package includes: The entirety of the sealed box.

Price: RM 2,600

Warranty: 1 year from end of November 2019.
https://www.samsung.com/my/support/warranty/

Dealing method: COD preferred in KL area. Shipping is possible also.

Contact method/details: PM for my contact number.

Item(s) conditions: Brand new and sealed in box.