DehanL Posted April 2, 2023 Share I'm buying a bike and trainer from a cyclist in Hartswater, Norther Cape. Having a bit of a hard time verifying that he is indeed a legitimate seller. Thought I'd try my luck here and see if anyone knows a Donald Edward Smith from Hartswater? Long shot, but hey, I've been surprised by the detective skills from this community before. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVERDRIVE Posted April 2, 2023 Share As I always say if you have to ask rather walk. Life too short to loose sleep me says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowl Posted April 2, 2023 Share If not on Bikehub using Bikehub Pay, follow above advice. Edit: No disrespect to mr Smith, if legitimate, but no Strava profile at a quick glance... Additionally, given that you are using full names, I would assume the person shared an ID photo? Browse the scammer thread and you'll see the m.o. includes sharing an ID and being from the NC... Edited April 2, 2023 by Roul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobynE Posted April 2, 2023 Share Only one I can find on the socials seems to live in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga. “Your” one seems dodge. As a matter of interest did he ask for cash or e-wallet? If you negotiated did he immediately accept your offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVERDRIVE Posted April 2, 2023 Share 40 minutes ago, Roul said: If not on Bikehub using Bikehub Pay, follow above advice. Edit: No disrespect to mr Smith, if legitimate, but no Strava profile at a quick glance... Additionally, given that you are using full names, I would assume the person shared an ID photo? Browse the scammer thread and you'll see the m.o. includes sharing an ID and being from the NC... Forgot to add the disclaimer, you’re right. 💀 29 minutes ago, RobynE said: Only one I can find on the socials seems to live in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga. “Your” one seems dodge. As a matter of interest did he ask for cash or e-wallet? If you negotiated did he immediately accept your offer? Cancel this deal OP and walk away Rowl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reteid Posted April 7, 2023 Share On 4/2/2023 at 3:21 PM, DehanL said: I'm buying a bike and trainer from a cyclist in Hartswater, Norther Cape. Having a bit of a hard time verifying that he is indeed a legitimate seller. Thought I'd try my luck here and see if anyone knows a Donald Edward Smith from Hartswater? Long shot, but hey, I've been surprised by the detective skills from this community before. Thanks guys I have been to Hartswater before. Cannot remember that I met one person who could speak English nevermind having such English sounding names in Hartswater. Just my 2 cents worth ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reteid Posted April 7, 2023 Share on what forum did he advertise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanniri Posted April 7, 2023 Share I was born and bred in Hartswater. Unlikely name/surname for the region. Yet, the community is suprisingly plentiful (our matric class was north of 60 back in '89). Agree with posts above, unless using payhub, rather move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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