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So this was on a FB MTB page... Admittedly a while back now. I can't believe I'm the only one who sees this as suspicious - there were a few guys who did start questioning but initially loads were happy to buy the tires. The gent in question did answer our queries and he seems legit enough but I'm not sure about the source - even tho he said he gets checked by the cops often....

france acting as Jacob Moloi Email: jacobmoloi77@gmail.com Tel: 0717057597 Account J Holdings Delivery Address: No131 C/O Hunter & Bezuidenhout Bellevue East 2198

I advertised my bicycle on Facebook Gauteng Marketplace, received a call and bank deposit proof of payment - which was fraudulent as the money was never deposited into my account. A driver was sent to collect the bicycle - I took a photo of the registration - FS 84 XB GP. I was phoned by the driver and the owner of the vehicle (so they claimed) with jpeg files and was told that they will bring the bicycle back if I pay the delivery fee - they claimed have kept the bicycle because the person who requested the delivery never paid them. I informed them that I will only pay the delivery fee if they bring back the bicycle with an invoice. They then claimed they got an affidavit to pawn the bicycle. Needless to say this was an elaborate scam. Person by the name of Isaac Tigelo used various telephone numbers: 078 999 4538, 078 746-8219, 060 570-7094, 078 872-3400. I suspect "Isaac's" real name is Ntandazo Silekwa - I received a message via Messenger saying he wants to buy the bike for his son and this profile was deleted later. Other telephone numbers of the "drivers" goes by the names of James (063 321 - 2970) and his "boss" Peter (078 829-1387) and 078 166-6277. Please be careful and do not make the same mistakes I did. The only proof I have is the photo of the licence plate I took when the "driver" collected the bicycle.

This person calls himself “Christo van der Walt”. He is seemingly situated in Carnarvon (Northern Cape) and he sells a USWE hydration pack. He then request payment via e-Wallet and once done, he tells you he will send via Postnet. The biggest bunch of BS!! He uses the number 083 492 2675 and also make mention of a friend called Andre Joubert (063 468 6386). I also attach the ID photos he might send you to make it more “legit”. Please send him to a warm place if he contacts you, he is a piece of rubbish!!

Yip, here we go again. **** posted a Garmin Edge 530 for sale, e-wallet the money, zero comms anymore. Even got a mail from the Hub to say his account has been suspended for suspicious behavior. Hoping the bank can help me out. Scammer Warning Good day, Please be advised that the following user has been banned due to suspicious activity on Bike Hub: Bike Hub Name: JJonkerJJ Email: jbotha.zait@gmail.com Phone: +27648282239 We’re notifying you because our records show that this user has interacted with you or your advert(s) on Bike Hub. They many have been in communication directly via Chat or via Phone/Email if these options are available on your advert(s). Please ignore/block any messages from this person. If you would like to report any further communications received from this user or any suspicious activity please report it to us. Either via the “Report” feature within Chat or by emailing us at help@bikehub.co.za Regards, The Bike Hub Team

Hi guys, Please watch out for a scammer pretending to be Dirk Du Preez. He is selling numerous things including Oakley helmets, Garmins etc. 071 092 6899 - is the number he’s Whatsapping from. He insists on Ewallet. He takes calls and sends voice notes and sends a photo of his ID card. He also comes up on Truecaller. He is very smooth and does research into his items and topics he sells online.