Fred van Vlaanderen Posted June 27, 2018 Share I have had many responses on my classifieds of people being interested, but I never promise anyone preference to them. The guy that pitches first with the cash gets the chance to buy it. Sellers should really make this clear when dealing with buyers. As a buyer, if I see something I REALLY want I will phone the guy and drive there right away to close the deal, no use in taking someone's word that they will hold it for you, if someone pitches at his house with cash he will take that every day of the week instead of waiting for you who might still want to negotiate on the price and maybe not like it when you see it.Like Karma said, not a scammer, but he should have communicated it better. Yeah, so I agree with you both. Just want to point out that I wanted to drive to him immediately, but he was not available and hence we made an appointment for the next day. This was not my preference and that’s when I asked if it would be reserved for me, which he clearlt indicated rhat it will. I’ve actually found a forum om ethics, which is more where this belongs. Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABrooks Posted June 28, 2018 Share Barry Smith contacted me as well today, the same message asking to send him an email to barry4smith02@gmail.com, number 0744300208. Did not even bother responding, also from a gumtree ad. Will report to Gumtree doubt it will help though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 26, 2018 Share Another one who has cropped up recently targeting wanted ads: davidchristopher177@gmail.comDavid Christopher Definite scammer (and quite obvious from the style of his emails), please report if you receive any communication from him. Update (30/07/2018): New email address: representativeservicess@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar Posted July 26, 2018 Share Another one who has cropped up recently targeting wanted ads: davidchristopher177@gmail.comDavid Christopher Definite scammer (and quite obvious from the style of his emails), please report if you receive any communication from him. Yup i got this from him last Saturday in response to my wanted ad... Hi Friend i just sow your post now about what you need hope this is not coming late because i have it, if yes kindly get back to me with more details okay Thank davidchristopher177@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM7 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Another one who has cropped up recently targeting wanted ads: davidchristopher177@gmail.comDavid Christopher Definite scammer (and quite obvious from the style of his emails), please report if you receive any communication from him. Some communication from the same person: davidchristopher177@gmail.com Hello Friend Am so happy to read back from you, and am sorry for my late respond, am going to show you several picture of Wahoo Kickr that are on sale, so please let me no the one you are looking for out of the picture and the list prize is 950 NEGOTIABLE so is left for you to let me now which of it you want thank i wait for your respond ASAP... __________________________________________________________just wanted to see the response …___________________________________________________________ Hi Thank for your respond so here is the information you will sent the payment to and once you sent it please snap the receipt of the payment which is western union receipt and sent it to me attach it and sent it to me here okay and check the item below once again because am on my way to shipping courier office HERE IS THE INFORMATION BELOW Name: Earl RandallOwner address:... 132 Berkeley Town RD LanexaZip Code: 23089 State: Virginia Country: USA Once you sent it get back to me with the scan copy receipt snap it in full and sent it to e on here, Please check the Wahoo KICKR once again and confirm the address once again and let me no if everything is correct and perfect so i can go ahead and get it ship down to you... Edited July 26, 2018 by AM7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJ Posted August 7, 2018 Share Another new scammer on the block it seems...I put an ad up looking for an Ultegra R8000 crankset. Afrikaans guy phones me later (Schalk Verster, apparently from Colesberg). He sent me photos that I could not find on google search, so I assumed that the crank was legit. However, I was not willing to pay upfront as the risk was too big. We agreed I will only pay once I received the crankset. He was happy with this based that i have impeccable reviews on my profile for previous items sold. After paying postage (R100), he has since gone underground. Scammer: Schalk VersterCell: 083 483 4343Apparently resides in Colesberg Edited August 7, 2018 by CTJ nathrix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avo Posted August 10, 2018 Share +27 74 430 0208 I am interested in buying the bike. Kindly get back to me via email at barry4smith02@gmail.com waiting to hear from you soon "Thanks for the response, I'm really interested in buying this as a surprise for my cousin but only if you can assure me it's in a good condition. I am a petroleum engineer currently on a rig offshore. I really want this to be a surprise for my cousin so I won't let him know anything about this until it gets delivered to him, I am sure he will be more than happy with it. It will be secured paying via PayFast as I'm on a rig offshore. So let me know if you have an account with Payfast so I can make the payment. Note well: Pickup agent will come for the pickup as soon as I have made the payment." Got this same email today. Exact same email for my ad on Gumtree. Only difference is paying via Skrill. barrysmith02@gmail.com. 074 430 0208 Edited August 10, 2018 by Avo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 3, 2018 Share Another scammer active lately under "Barry Opperman" selling camping gear, trailers, etc. Phone number: 0814850909 Lynnae 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted September 12, 2018 Share David Perez davidperezjospeh41111@gmail.com Operates using the email scam about paying too much via PayPal and requesting you pay the $700 shipping cost via Western Union. If you refuse you get a "legal" letter from PayPal Edited September 12, 2018 by Maxxis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefanx Posted September 18, 2018 Share Google links the number to "Adam Richardson" another known scammer alias: https://www.reportacrime.co.za/CrimeReport.aspx?ID=25544 Did you receive this via a Bike Hub ad? Just got a whatsapp message reading: "I am interested in buying the bike. Kindly get back to me via email at goodhearted@gmail.com waiting to hear from you soon. This is the same guy. I don't even have a bike for sale on the hub. Selling a set of wheels. Please block this guy @bikehub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefanx Posted September 18, 2018 Share Just got a whatsapp message reading: "I am interested in buying the bike. Kindly get back to me via email at goodhearted@gmail.com waiting to hear from you soon. This is the same guy. I don't even have a bike for sale on the hub. Selling a set of wheels. Please block this guy @bikehub!Cell number: 074 430 0208 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted September 18, 2018 Share Just got a whatsapp message reading: "I am interested in buying the bike. Kindly get back to me via email at goodhearted@gmail.com waiting to hear from you soon. This is the same guy. I don't even have a bike for sale on the hub. Selling a set of wheels. Please block this guy @bikehub! Thanks! We will look into it. Based on our previous investigations though, I'm guessing that you also have a Gumtree advert from which he is obtaining your number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted October 4, 2018 Share a nigerian executive studying at a british uni who is trying to learn afrikaans from his dutch roommate? I think i'd like to meet such an interesting character Edited October 4, 2018 by dekker Darrynbp, Dirkitech and Chingy182 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craai Posted October 4, 2018 Share a nigerian executive studying at a british uni who is trying to learn afrikaans from his dutch roommate? scammail.pngI think i'd like to meet such an interesting characterMy guess; Google Translate in action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted October 15, 2018 Share whackhead gets an email from a guy who wroks on 'oilrigs'he callsand calls againand againand againand againand againand again wonderful, he does keep on answering because he has so many scams running concurrently and again ChunkyMonkey, Darrynbp and OldBull 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpOkeD Posted October 31, 2018 Share Off shore rig scam:Name (fake?): Daniel WilliamsNumber: 084 639 4721Email: goodhearted002@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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