Fraud - Full Carbon Bianchi

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Michael Ndlovu made me an offer for my bicycle from this e-mail address on 27 July: michaelndlovu52@yahoo.com

Cell no 073 233 0533

 

After telling him that I wanted to see the money in my bank account first, he then paid in a fraud cheque on 28 July. I drew a statement and didn't see that the money was paid in by cheque. I still thought it was the EFT transaction he did the previous day of which he sent me "proof".

 

He sent "his driver" to collect the bicycle.

Moses Bongani Phama ID Nr 8401018026080

076 771 2204

 

On the 30 July the cheque bounced and Moses started harassing me about being in possession of the bicycle and Michael owing him "transport money". I tried convincing him to leave the bike at the closest police station but to no avail. He and his "boss" - Manla - was just trying to get money out of me as well. Manla 0738143959

 

If you see my bike or get any offers from any of these guys please contact Brooklyn SAPS on 012 3661700 case nr CAS920/7/2012

 

It seems like they are targeting white females. I ignorantly placed an add on Gumtree as well.

 

I have placed another fake advert on Gumtree hoping that one of them will respond again.

[Vinnydabutcher]

Another case for dont hand anything over till cash is in hand - if someone cant wait for the EFT to clear, be carefull.

 

Sorry to hear.

[krl747]

This happened to my Father. He sold his car to one of these oaks. Also phoned the bank to find out if the car was settled. They told him that the car was settled. This was within the 7 days period of which it normally takes to settle a cheque.

 

After about two days after handing the vehicle over, he was contacted by the bank to inform him that the cheque has bounced. He was never informed that the means of payment was a cheque. Therefore he argued that its not his liability and therefore the bank should take the loss.

 

They fought against it, however with taped recordings of my dad asking them if the car is settled, more than once I might add, they eventually took the loss (R400 000). Upon investigation, they found out that this is actually an ongoing scheme and that the bank had an inside person clearing the cheques for the criminals.

 

Could you see that it was a cheque or who informed you that the money was in your account?

[manbearpig]

Sorry that's a *** one. Timmmmyyyy!!!!

[Seeker911]

this kinda thing drives me crazy. always some low life oxygen thief trying to help themselves to someone else's hard earned cash. I cant help you but I sincerely hope these a###holes get caught

[gummibear]

Sorry to hear this

Hope you get your bike back and these thieves.

[Seeker911]

"inside person clearing the cheques for the criminals" !!! You just cannot win if this is the case. Criminals working with criminals within the banks. Surely they should be able to trace who cleared cheques like this. Its a damn bank after all they suppose to have checks and balances for everything and we pay handsomely in the way of banking fees !!

[krl747]

"inside person clearing the cheques for the criminals" !!! You just cannot win if this is the case. Criminals working with criminals within the banks. Surely they should be able to trace who cleared cheques like this. Its a damn bank after all they suppose to have checks and balances for everything and we pay handsomely in the way of banking fees !!

 

If I remember correctly, the employee was also caught and charged.

[YUMEYA]

They tried to pull the same crap on me for a lap top I was selling on Gumtree. The guy wanted me to courier the lap top the same day the EFT was made. I called him up and told him it will never happen and he will have to wait at least 7 days for the cash to clear. That was the last I heard from that guy.

[Cav']

Too many scamming twats out there at the moment. I dont reply to sms or mail - if someone is keen they will phone and sound legit

[Jeepdude]

yep gumtree seems to have lots of these chancers... i put a tablet on there for sale... also some african fella did an eft with "proor" even called at 10 pm to pressurise the urgency. i waited and ....nothing

[Cyclewizz]

You had a nice bike, I've got one the same (well a little bigger).

Gumtree is a haven for con artists.

Normally I get a few calls from the guys but they normally easy to spot.

 

Good luck in finding your bike, I'm sure it will be for sale some where soon.

[The_Break]

If I were you I would try and find out where he is selling it. Meet the guy in your cycling kit and when the bike comes out put a few bullets in him and when cops arrive tell them he tried hijack you.

[Bonus]

LBS LBS LBS. or sell to someone you know.

 

This stuff sucks :-(

[scotty]

This happened to my Father. He sold his car to one of these oaks. Also phoned the bank to find out if the car was settled. They told him that the car was settled. This was within the 7 days period of which it normally takes to settle a cheque.

 

After about two days after handing the vehicle over, he was contacted by the bank to inform him that the cheque has bounced. He was never informed that the means of payment was a cheque. Therefore he argued that its not his liability and therefore the bank should take the loss.

 

They fought against it, however with taped recordings of my dad asking them if the car is settled, more than once I might add, they eventually took the loss (R400 000). Upon investigation, they found out that this is actually an ongoing scheme and that the bank had an inside person clearing the cheques for the criminals.

 

Could you see that it was a cheque or who informed you that the money was in your account?

Not very bright of the bank employee, any action done on an account is traceable back to the employee who did it and what computer they did it on.

[milky4130]

Sorry for your lost but this type if fraud has been discussed at length on this forum on numerous different occasions. Good luck finding the fraudsters.