Cookie88 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Just got the same message from wynnelorenanne101@gmail.com - seems like whoever this is is combing the classifieds looking for a victim. Stay vigilant out there people! Vetplant and CScriba 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry_W Posted August 14, 2019 Share I’ve had so many of these with bike and other ads that I don’t even get upset anymore. I just ignore anyone who messages me and asks to be contacted on G-mail. Really if you message from your phone why can’t you communicate by phone? Just ignore and block the number end of story. Edited August 14, 2019 by Barry_W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevovo Posted September 10, 2019 Share How can I do a safe transaction from a guy in kimberley? He advertised a kickr on gumtree and olx. No hub account and no social media account I can look at. He is willing to give a ID copy but I dont trust that as enough. He also dont use a bikeshop in kimberley and uses the word sir in his whatsapp messages to me. Maybe I already have enough red light here or do someone know him? He said he actually wanted to sell to someone in northern cape who can come look and pay.Pershouse shaun on olx and gumtree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted September 10, 2019 Share How can I do a safe transaction from a guy in kimberley? He advertised a kickr on gumtree and olx. No hub account and no social media account I can look at. He is willing to give a ID copy but I dont trust that as enough. He also dont use a bikeshop in kimberley and uses the word sir in his whatsapp messages to me. Maybe I already have enough red light here or do someone know him? He said he actually wanted to sell to someone in northern cape who can come look and pay.Pershouse shaun on olx and gumtree. If in any doubt, step away. There will be lots of other Kickrs. Summer is coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevovo Posted September 10, 2019 Share If in any doubt, step away. There will be lots of other Kickrs. Summer is coming!???? wisdom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacoo Posted September 10, 2019 Share How can I do a safe transaction from a guy in kimberley? He advertised a kickr on gumtree and olx. No hub account and no social media account I can look at. He is willing to give a ID copy but I dont trust that as enough. He also dont use a bikeshop in kimberley and uses the word sir in his whatsapp messages to me. Maybe I already have enough red light here or do someone know him? He said he actually wanted to sell to someone in northern cape who can come look and pay.Pershouse shaun on olx and gumtree.Scam for sure. The ID thing and the sir part are dead giveaways in my experience. Jako De Wet and Skylark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevovo Posted September 10, 2019 Share Okay. I asked him if he would be able to get the trainer to a local bikeshop but he cant do that either. Not buying from him for sure! If you use a kicker and the software going withf it and upgraded to a newer version you have to have social media accounts and a profile pic on whatsapp. ???? how else can you show your impressive numbers for the world to see. Am I allowed to post a screenshot of his whatsapp profile on here? Edited September 10, 2019 by Stevovo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcBurger Posted September 10, 2019 Share Yeah, no way in flipping hell.Dick around with him and say you have a mate in Kimberley who can collect it with cash.Or even better: say it's for your nephew who works on an oil rig, who will send a representative to collect. Send random stock image ID and a bank POP done in MS paint. AdamA, Stevovo, LongDonkey and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted September 10, 2019 Share Am I allowed to post a screenshot of his whatsapp profile on here? Rather post the phone number here in plain text. That way people using a search engine will find it easier. Also report it to OLX. Their report button is below the map on the advert page. Further digging: Here's the advert: https://www.olx.co.za/item/wahoo-kickr-power-trainer-iid-1060381103 He/she has taken the photos and description from an advert listed on Gumtree in Australia five days ago. Skylark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted September 10, 2019 Share How can I do a safe transaction from a guy in kimberley? He advertised a kickr on gumtree and olx. No hub account and no social media account I can look at. He is willing to give a ID copy but I dont trust that as enough. He also dont use a bikeshop in kimberley and uses the word sir in his whatsapp messages to me. Maybe I already have enough red light here or do someone know him? He said he actually wanted to sell to someone in northern cape who can come look and pay.Pershouse shaun on olx and gumtree.I am in Kimberley, do a safe transaction with me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbz Posted September 10, 2019 Share i just bought a set of wheels blind from a guy in George.arrived beautifully boxed, exactly as described.passed the facebook, instagram, truecaller and google stalking tests Skylark and Super Sywurm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevovo Posted September 10, 2019 Share Rather post the phone number here in plain text. That way people using a search engine will find it easier. Also report it to OLX. Their report button is below the map on the advert page. Further digging: Here's the advert: https://www.olx.co.za/item/wahoo-kickr-power-trainer-iid-1060381103 He/she has taken the photos and description from an advert listed on Gumtree in Australia five days ago.???????????? F'er! His number is 083 596 3457 named as Shaun.This is the first time I went onto gumtree and olx looking for a trainer and then I find the buggers. Cant even remember how many things I bought through bikehub and not 1 problem in any of the deals. I normally make sure before I buy and Im glad I asked on here before I did anything else. Would in any case not have payed before I was sure... but jinne. I see why many get caught.Thank you Nick. Edited September 10, 2019 by Stevovo Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevovo Posted September 10, 2019 Share I am in Kimberley, do a safe transaction with me!Whats your banking details sir? Let me quickly do the eft???? It was another option to ask a hubber to go check the trainer for me. But no need as the guy gave himself away before I got to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted September 10, 2019 Share Whats your banking details sir? Let me quickly do the eft It was another option to ask a hubber to go check the trainer for me. But no need as the guy gave himself away before I got to ask.I have a Jamaican bank account, will that work for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacoo Posted September 17, 2019 Share Potential scammer : "Jaco.R", +27781108877. Funny enough my name and same letter that my surname starts with. Anyway, responded to my wanted ad for a bb and the screenshot will show you how the interaction went. I think its safe to say it wasnt sent. Weird one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted September 17, 2019 Share Potential scammer : "Jaco.R", +27781108877. Funny enough my name and same letter that my surname starts with. Anyway, responded to my wanted ad for a bb and the screenshot will show you how the interaction went. I think its safe to say it wasnt sent. Weird one. I'd suggest removing your phone number from the description of the advert so that only Bike Hub registered users can access it. Yes, it's a small deterrent but it helps. Skylark and Jacoo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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