silverbird Posted October 6, 2013 Author Posted October 6, 2013 Then 90% of guys on the hub wouldn't sell anything. Just wait for the money to clear. Also make a point of getting the buyers/ sellers contact number and speak to them on the phone. You'll soon get an idea if it's a genuine sale or not. He did not reply via hub. He only saw the adv I guess and phoned me. Seeing that my contact info is only visible to users, well...that's why I'm warning everyone. This is the most details I have guys.
Caerus Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 Is their not an option that lets you only advertise to hub members?
Ryanpmb Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) He did not reply via hub. He only saw the adv I guess and phoned me. Seeing that my contact info is only visible to users, well...that's why I'm warning everyone. This is the most details I have guys.Understood. Doesn't sound Like you lost anything. Glad about that. Disappointing that there's a dodgy few that ruin it for a bunch of otherwise honest traders. Edited November 4, 2013 by Ryanpmb M L, Greg29 and Eddy Gordo 3
silverbird Posted October 6, 2013 Author Posted October 6, 2013 He also wanted me to do an eWallet transaction the whole time, but I refused. Eddy Gordo 1
Brighter-Lights Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 What I do is check seller/buyer feedback and posting activity on the HUB before dealing. Then, when listing something for sale, I don't incl. the email or phone option... PM only... buyer has to contact you through the HUB. If I'm not at ease I will suggest that we swop out copy of ID's and proof of address but even this can easily be faked. Recently bought something here from a Hubber that's been registered for a while, no friends on his profile, no posts. Wasn't sure how real the add was. Asked him to deliver the goods for cash at a friend of mine in Centurion - all worked out good. I generally trust Hubbers with feedback or other regular HUB activity. Bobbo_SA, The_black_stig, slowpoke and 2 others 5
WrightJnr Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 Then 90% of guys on the hub wouldn't sell anything. Just wait for the money to clear. Also make a point of getting the buyers/ sellers contact number and speak to them on the phone. You'll soon get an idea if it's a genuine sale or not. I understand that. Everyone to their own. I'm only giving my view. Seen some good ideas here, including yours to call in person, also like the idea of getting ID number etc. Any contractor that sets foot on my property shows me his ID at the gate, and I take a pic of it. No ID, no deal. I'm glad though this ended well. Skylark and Ryanpmb 2
Skubarra Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 I get that its a good idea for the seller but as a buyer I wouldn't want to give a copy of my ID just to buy something I've seen on the interweb, too risky imo
'Dale Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 No he only phoned me. no reply on the hub. And I only advertised on the hub. So I don't know what his hub username is. Oraait
scotty Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 i always ask for a copy of his id or passportNo guarantee, we currently have a world sought public enemy that obtained SA docs fraudulently. slowpoke 1
Sportsworld.co.za Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 There's no way you should be handing out your ID number to anyone, and if anyone demanded it to buy something from them then I'm sorry but that's not worth it. Your ID number is valuable and it's all too easy for people to be giving it out to all and sundry. ID theft hasn't caught on here in SA quite as big as it is in the UK but it's coming. Bat 1
Cippo Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) +1 He doesnt have one. OP had his number listed on ad, so the oke called him on the telephone. Edited October 6, 2013 by Cippo
Bonus Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 Not sure if anyone else said this, cos I haven't read the whole thread, but this is a very old scam. Supposedly pay too much to someone. they refund the over payment, original payment bounces. B. ThePubSA 1
Guest Latent Blue Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 Its easy just to send one of those "bank" sms from an unknown cell number and make them think its a real transaction... I actually save the numbers of the bank smses as a contact... just helps out. But one must always check your account!
kosmonooit Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 Deposting a stolen chq and then pulling a move is an old trick here, it should say on the bank transaction if it was a Chq Dep. in which case you need at least 7 working days for it to clear. Either way, you can confirm with the bank, and/or give a few days to clear for EFT. EFT generally cant be reversed, unless it was made in error.
ThePubSA Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 Just keep enough money in an acc for it to stay open..I use this acc and as soon as money shows i withdraw it.Cant get it back and all he could steal is the 150-200 bucks keeping it open. Bonus 1
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