Scammer List

[LeoKnight]

Yip same story here [emoji1787]

 

Are they setting up a second hand shop with all the bike purchases?  

[JohanC]

Same here!

[Bomberman]

Same story here

 

Also got a bite from Luts Denys

 

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I will give him an A for effort..... but seriously 

[NemZA]

Just to confirm two scammers that I've had on my ad recently. 

1. Luts Denys (claiming to be from Ukraine)
2. Micheal Hans Torsein (claiming to be from US)

I see you've all been hit by Luts today too!

[Skylark]

Had a guy reply to a wanted ad on Facebook, these guys go to some pretty sophisticated ends, many "friends" etc but I noticed all added within the last week. As per the usual wants to take the deal off site and communicate via WhatsApp. The guy got pretty aggressive when I called him out for being a scammer, Afrikaans guy phoned me up all "upset".

 

Amazing how far they are prepared to go, tried to convince me he wasn't a scammer, even after vloeking me stukkend ,then says but the item is still available it's mine if I want it, these guys have zero shame..

[Stall_Gear]

And again this morning from Rtecognu / alexandrairinastan411@gmail.com

 

Thanks admin for flagging and blocking before I even saw the message!

 

These guys are getting insistent!

[Me rida my bicycle]

I also got 1 this morning. I think instead of blocking these people we need to email bomb them sign them up and all sorts of weird spam just drive them nuts ????

[Wayne pudding Mol]

Rtecognu / alexandrairinastan411@gmail.com

 

Yes new member joined in January and looking for loads of bikes  - obviously keen to get a bike bike room

 

Admin, hope these "leads" aren't going into your stats

[Loose cog]

Sorry to hear that you've both been caught by this guy   

 

He's made a re-appearance today under the name "Andrew McDonald" selling a Thule rack in JHB. Phone number: 0639841372

 

Thanks to an on the ball member the account was flagged and banned soon after posting.

 

This is a scammer - do not transact with him. Please report any suspicious ads or communications to us.

Cleaning out my whatsapp, found this pic of McDonald

[FootballingCyclist]

Saw this on FB... Alarm bells should've rung the minute this ad was posted, I mean 5k and it's brand new, DEF a "too good to be true" story...

[FootballingCyclist]

Saw this on FB... Alarm bells should've rung the minute this ad was posted, I mean 5k and it's brand new, DEF a "too good to be true" story...

[FootballingCyclist]

I cannot see the pic all too well, But is this not maybe the same McDonald fella who has just changed his 1st name on FB?? Def looks similar if I zoom close enough.

Edited January 16, 2020 by FootballingCyclist

[phenning]

anny info on Fcseuffert@gmail.com? usi g email address as user name seems od

Edited January 16, 2020 by phenning

[Esham]

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/indoor-trainers-and-accessories/389357/2019-tacx-neo-2-smart-new-in-box

 

Scam so be careful! Same guy that advertised bike racks.

[Rust Never Sleeps]

Has used name of Paul McDonald.FB is Andrew McDonald.Profile pics are of a much younger man.His voice is soft spoken and I would guess he is in late 50s.Comes across as quite hesitant.Has found a 'niche' in 'selling' goods up to about R5k knowing that his 'victims' probably wont try and find him and the police wont be interested in a petty matter.

[sirmoun10goat]

Thanks for reporting these!

 

We're blocked a number of profiles created by the same person in the last 12 hours or so. We're currently working on solutions to stop them. 

 

I know this will add complexity, but maybe worth it in the long run. Added security enhancements can add to the overall value of the site in years to come. 

 

It is not possible to create two account types:

 

1 - an unverified user account: that allows people access to the hub, but without the ability to post any ads

2 - a verified trader account: that only allows verified users to create ads. Verification in the form of submission of photo ID, as well as secondary photo to help reduce the risk of stolen ID's. At least this way once an account has been blocked for dubious/fraudulent trades, that user cannot just create a new account?