evening all,
just a quick heads up for anyone posting in the wanted ad section of the forum. There are currently 'scumbags' sifting through the ads and trying to steal your hard earned honest cash!
I posted an ad a few days ago wanting a set of sram cranks for my roadie and was contacted by someone by email claiming he had exactly what i was looking for.
I was suspicious from the start because of his poor English (not meaning to discriminate) and realized early on it was too good to be true so played along with it for a while to see what he said and to get him to send me some photos.
Finally today after doing some googling i found the 3 pictures he sent me on the USA ebay. He had even gone to the lengths of mirroring some of the photos!!
Please bear this in mind and be careful! never ever BT any money without protection from paypal and if it seems to good to be true it is! We dont want to be loosing our hard earned honest cash to the pits of society. I feel like a bit of a fool that i believed him in the first place.
All the best, Nick
Heres how the conversation went, hopefully it'll help anyone posting wanted ads to be carefull...
[b]HIM:[/b]
Hello
> I have a Red compact gxp crankset with 175mm arms
> Reply back if its of interest.
> Picture on request.
>
> Regards.
Martin
[b]ME:[/b]
Hi martin,
> Sounds good, is it a compact or double version?
> And some quick photos would be great thanks.
>
Cheers
Nick
Apologies, I've just seen that it's compact!
> Have you got some photos please.
>
Nick
[b]HIM:[/b]
Yes its compact crank version.
> Will provide photos after work later.
>
cheers
[b]ME:[/b]
That would be great thanks
> Nick
[b]HIM:[/b]
Hi
Attached pictures below in message. Reply back receiving it.
> Mainly if very good condition comes with BB.
> Give me a price that would be of interest.
>
Regards.
Did you receive the photos in previous message?
> Regards.
[b]ME:[/b]
Hi martin,
>
> Sorry for not replying sooner.
> Yes all the photos came through fine and it looks to be just what I'm after.
> How does £75posted sound, I will also cover the paypal fees?
> Also better just check where abouts are you located?
>
Regards
Nick
[b]HIM:[/b]
Hi
> Good to know, from falkirk.
> My paypal has reached the current limitation for accepting funds, just sold a road bike last month.
> I could take bt - takes only 1 bank day to process.
> You would get provided all of my necessary account details with personal data that way you have my full
legit reference.
>
> Give me a reply back, could make a parcel ready closer by tomorrow - incl postage £75
> Dont forget to attach your address.
>
cheers
[b]ME:[/b]
Far too risky for me without paypal. I only bank transfer to family and friends.
>
Nick
[b]HIM:[/b]
Hi
>
> I understand however you have been provided genuine photos correctly what description implied as wanted which guarantees the possession. In addition you can already assume that I have the goods or else I would`nt have available collection, alternatively bt.
>
cheers
Could you give me a final answer?
>
thanks
[b]ME:[/b]
NO! good try mate.
>
> you've been reported..
> heres the photos you sent me earlier..
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sram-Red-Crank-170mm-Compact-50-34-110-BCD-w-Bottom-Bracket-GXP-BB30-adaptor-/321676544158
>
> take yourself elsewhere, lowlife like you are not welcome on the singletrack forum
> Could you give me a final answer please?
>
Nick
Hopefully this will help anyone with similar issues, good luck 🙂
These guys?
[url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/eric-stensflod-martin-bergersen-anyone-know-them ]http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/eric-stensflod-martin-bergersen-anyone-know-them[/url]
Looks like it.
Unfortunately my pp has reached currently its temporarily limitation for accepting funds from a fullsuspension bike I sold last month.
I could accept BT - takes normaly only 1 day to process.
You would be provided all of my convenient account details.
oh yes i missed that post!
I was contacted by 'eric' a few days ago too!
lets just hope no one gets caught out
The more publicity it gets the better so two threads isn't a problem, imo.
Welcome to the rest of the forum, classifieds only poster.
I was suspicious from the start because of his poor English (not meaning to discriminate) and [b]realized[/b]
🙂
CaptainFlashheart - Member
Welcome to the rest of the forum, classifieds only poster.
That's not very nice. He's gone to the trouble to obfuscate and post his exchange to warn others.
I know, Bear. Just that I still find it funny when people who only use the classifieds pop up here.
Wow nick Davis, looked at your forum history and didn't realise there were traders like you on here! Ride bikes much?
haha yeah to be honest my english isnt much better either!
And thanks very much, i really should post in the rest of the forum more aha. I'm just posting this as the classifieds section is a fantastic recourse and i want to keep it that way. Without it i wouldn't have half the gear i do today 🙂
Unfortunately my pp has reached currently its temporarily limitation for accepting funds from a fullsuspension bike I sold last month.
I could accept BT - takes normaly only 1 day to process.
You would be provided all of my convenient account details.
I see they are using a new trick now. i.e. PP has reached limits ...
Not suggesting we do it here in public but those folks who have actually been scammed, is it worth sharing the details you have to try to find out where he really is and passing details on? For example, have you all transferred money to the same account?
I was suspicious from the start because of his poor English (not meaning to discriminate) and [b]realized[/b]
Not so common but still OK.
Sorry I have no sympathy for those not using some common sense.
Having said that, it's good that these scum are found out.
I was suspicious from the start because of his poor English
Who knows how I sell stuff then 😉
the pay half now and half on collection is a neat trick as you can see how its tempting.
Thanks for posting Nick 🙂
Can anyone post up his details and any proof of ID he sent you?
How about a bit of direct action? Post up the name,contact and bank account details of these scammers on here and every other site you visit .And then exhort you righteous forum colleagues to pass them on to to all of the bank/lottery winner/adult "entertainment"/viagra/penis enlargement/Russian/Thai wives/ gambling/Nigerian/Western Union scam(other nationalities are available) spammers you get.Hit them where it hurts.
+1 Nick, there's no nobility or ethical righteousness for not hanging these scumbags out to dry. Just post all info up and a cut and paste to the other forums. Spread the word.
Unfortunately seems i've been suckered in too by this fella too. Follishily transferred money to a dutch bank account (have the details) after posting a 'wanted' ad in the classifieds. Seems to good to be true, it often is.
Have his bank account details and email address. Will try and trace his IP.