ThePayne Posted October 11, 2017 Posted October 11, 2017 Hi hubbers. I recently posted that I need a rockshox pike. A guy called "Andre Venter" contacted me. I always arange the courier myself, that way I know that the product will get picked up etc. So the guy tells me I must quickly send my address as he will drop the shock at courier guy in Kroonstad. I didn't think anything of it, made the payment via EFT even though he requested an instand money transfer to his mobile number. I tried phoning him after I made the payment, sent numerous sms and whatsapps but the phone is off. He made it seem as any normal deal, building trust and then disappearing. The number is 076 958 1348Because he contacted me, I do not know his bikehub name. Please be aware of this! Never pay anything with instant money transfers. I might be able to reverse the transfer thanks to Standard bank being helpful.
dewaldsss Posted October 12, 2017 Posted October 12, 2017 That sucks big time!With all the RICA of sim-card and stuff going around can't he be traced via the number?Or is it a schlep to do?
Furbz Posted October 12, 2017 Posted October 12, 2017 Just ran the number through Truecaller came up as André Venter...not exactly helpful. maybe a stolen number.hope you come right!
scotty Posted October 12, 2017 Posted October 12, 2017 If you made the transfer via EFT then the receiving bank should have his details. If the bank do not then they have committed an offence or the person has opened up an account fraudulently with them.
DjCyclist Posted October 12, 2017 Posted October 12, 2017 If I'm not mistaken there was another hubber that bought a shock not to long ago, made an EFT and never received it, could be the same scammer.
ThePayne Posted October 12, 2017 Author Posted October 12, 2017 I will definitely be going to capitec today to find out more about him. Thanks guy
Shebeen Posted October 12, 2017 Posted October 12, 2017 Hi hubbers.I recently posted that I need a rockshox pike. A guy called "Andre Venter" contacted me.I always arange the courier myself, that way I know that the product will get picked up etc. So the guy tells me I must quickly send my address as he will drop the shock at courier guy in Kroonstad. I didn't think anything of it, made the payment via EFT even though he requested an instand money transfer to his mobile number. I tried phoning him after I made the payment, sent numerous sms and whatsapps but the phone is off. He made it seem as any normal deal, building trust and then disappearing. The number is 076 958 1348Because he contacted me, I do not know his bikehub name. Please be aware of this! Never pay anything with instant money transfers. I might be able to reverse the transfer thanks to Standard bank being helpful.I know hindsight is so obviously simple, but there are so many red flags here the way you describe it.
ThePayne Posted October 12, 2017 Author Posted October 12, 2017 how much money we talking? it was R7500
ThePayne Posted October 12, 2017 Author Posted October 12, 2017 I know hindsight is so obviously simple, but there are so many red flags here the way you describe it.Yes the guy sounded so trustworthy on the phone calls. As soon as you let your guard down they take advantage hey.
Mongoose! Posted October 13, 2017 Posted October 13, 2017 it was R7500Holding my thumbs that Standard bank can help you to reverse the payment as you mentioned in your opening post.
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