Scammer List

[splat]

1 hour ago, M L said:

Not sure if I'm allowed to post a Facebook Marketplace scam?

Almost got scammed today selling a soundbar on Facebook when a gentleman, Desmond Ngwabeni, DMs me and then we converse on Whatsapp. He says we can meet today - he will take the soundbar. The arrangement changes a bit and I end up meeting with his "cousin", but was told he will do an instant EFT.

Meet with his "cousin", he then does the "transfer" but no money is reflecting in my bank account. He then sends proof of the transfer via Whatsapp and offers to send a photo of his ID and his address. I go get pepper spray out of the car (next to our deal location) and keep it in my pocket. Bunch of calls back and forth where he wants me to hand over the speaker but I refuse unless the funds reflect. His "cousin" ends up leaving without the speaker in a white Hyundai (Uber type sedan) - registration number CA 253 565. Their cell numbers are: 060 823 6345 and 079 356 7060 ("cousin"). The main guy goes by Desmond Ngwabeni the accomplice goes by Kai Matshaya

I reported the incident to SAPS and reported and blocked them on Facebook and Truecaller. Would probably help if other people report them on Truecaller as well. Because I think they do at least 2-3 of these types of scams a day.

Well done

[Alec England]

Hay guys, look out for this number +27 (60) 548-1438 sent forged otps and messages !

[Nick]

9 minutes ago, Alec England said:

Hay guys, look out for this number +27 (60) 548-1438 sent forged otps and messages !

Hi Alec

We're looking into it. Have you advertised your bike elsewhere?

[Alec England]

23 hours ago, Nick said:

Hi Alec

We're looking into it. Have you advertised your bike elsewhere?

Hey Nick, No only on Bikehub.

[Nick]

13 minutes ago, Alec England said:

Hey Nick, No only on Bikehub.

Thanks for confirming. I think we found the offending account. You probably received an email yesterday to warn you. A bit late but thank you for reporting it to help others.

[Scorpion44]

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!!

 

 

Edited September 28, 2022 by Matt
ID photos removed

[burger 555]

General rule of thumb. If someone sends you a pic of 'their' ID to gain trust, walk away. 100% scammer tendency

[throttles]

I didn’t even bother replying..

I see the MO is to scan the wanted adds then he checks who you’ve rated in the past and drops that persons name..

[LongDonkey]

More than likely he found the image of Mr vd Walt and is using that as proof.

As mentioned if you want to know who they really are ask for something odd, like todays newspaper or a spoon in their mouth. Personally i think asking them to put two pencils up their nose and ask them to be a pencil case is cool.

[lechatnoir]

some POPI issues with sharing an ID number on this forum. best look into that

[Underachiever]

11 hours ago, Scorpion44 said:

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!!

 

 

Carnavon is the 1st hint - very, very, very small place.  Highly unlikely home for a cyclist with a hydration pack. 

[Schnavel]

Thanks for sharing OP.

For me, as soon as there is a request for e-wallet or similar, I immediately request the use of Bikehub Pay

[UnclePolli]

1 hour ago, Underachiever said:

Carnavon is the 1st hint - very, very, very small place.  Highly unlikely home for a cyclist with a hydration pack. 

correction - place that requires a have hydration pack.  no riding in December without one, trust me, unless you want to take the lottery of filling up from a water crib where the sheep drink from.

[UnclePolli]

45 minutes ago, Schnavel said:

Thanks for sharing OP.

For me, as soon as there is a request for e-wallet or similar, I immediately request the use of Bikehub Pay

agreed, if i hear ewallat then i default to scammer.  why dont you want money to be tracible..

[Barry]

He also runs a few to good to be true ads.

[Craai]

2 minutes ago, Barry said:

He also runs a few to good to be true ads.

Well.... it is an "ARGENT" sale. Look, I know spelling is not everybody's forte, but really, I would expect a legit seller to be able to at least spell his own last name. If that is not enough of a red flag for anyone, nothing will be