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[Closed] Potential scammers on STW classifieds (WTD)

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I've been looking for an iPhone and had a couple of ppl (same person?) offering 32GB 5s for sale.

First one offered it for £95 claiming could get more but wanted a quick sale. Scandinavian sounding name, claimed to have been alerted by a 'friend' on the forum. Wouldnt take Paypal, wanted cash transfer. Offered collection from Helston. I offered to collect, he said he wouldn't be there so would post. I offered once more to collect the following week, he offered instead to take £60 bank transfer as a downpayment and then the remainder on delivery (tracked postage). I said no thanks.

Now today I have another offer of 32GB 5s ... Feels like Groundhog Day

Anyone else had phishermen like this on WTD? Would urge ppl to encourage users to respond first on the ad, then via email as many do. Community is built on trust and all that...


 
Posted : 08/12/2015 9:55 am
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warning posts on classified about this sort of thing but no harm in mentioning it to the masses


 
Posted : 08/12/2015 9:57 am
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Scandinavian sounding name

Scam Scammersson?


 
Posted : 08/12/2015 10:05 am
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^ 😆

Seriously tho - thieving scum - I've half a mind to call in 'friends from Hackney' who would sort him out properly...


 
Posted : 08/12/2015 10:12 am
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Stensflod and Bergerson at it again?

http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/eric-stensflod-martin-bergersen-anyone-know-them


 
Posted : 08/12/2015 10:19 am
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Do you want a 5s OP? I genuinly have one I keep thinking I should put on sale.

You can pay by paypal for £95 posted. Its is white though, and I think only 16GB but in very good nick.

I need to check if its locked to T-Mobile or not, I can't remember... 😳


 
Posted : 08/12/2015 10:38 am
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£95 posted!?

If it sounds too good to be true.......


 
Posted : 08/12/2015 10:44 am
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You know Diane Abbot?


 
Posted : 08/12/2015 10:46 am
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There are some absolute piss takers on the classifieds.

A guy posted a wanted ad last week for something I might be selling. I didn't recognise his username so did a quick browse of his history.

Not only is he a 100% classifieds only user, it also seems to be his own personal eBay with bike related sales making up less than 10% of the stuff he buys and sells on here.


 
Posted : 08/12/2015 10:48 am
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Thnks Kryton, but think am sorted now.


 
Posted : 08/12/2015 10:52 am
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£95 posted!?

If it sounds too good to be true......

Its was, its black not white, we are keeping the white one. Just charging the black one now to work find the GB & network status.


 
Posted : 08/12/2015 10:54 am
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I live in Helston, any idea on address?!


 
Posted : 08/12/2015 11:01 am
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Not only is he a 100% classifieds only user, it also seems to be his own personal eBay with bike related sales making up less than 10% of the stuff he buys and sells on here.

Do you have any details you can send us?


 
Posted : 08/12/2015 11:03 am
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I live in Helston, any idea on address?!

No, no further details collected, it never got that far

I get the idea he just looked at a map and chose a random place far from London. (?)

Unfortunately for said thieving scum I live (fairly) nearby and have family down there we visit, so the bluff was immediately called when offered to show up and collect.


 
Posted : 08/12/2015 11:10 am
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Its was, its black not white, we are keeping the white one.

😀


 
Posted : 08/12/2015 11:29 am
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Not only is he a 100% classifieds only user, it also seems to be his own personal eBay with bike related sales making up less than 10% of the stuff he buys and sells on here.

Do you have any details you can send us?

Happy to out them here!

http://singletrackmag.com/members/purehardcore/


 
Posted : 08/12/2015 12:05 pm
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Don't suppose the name is will mikaelson ?? Replied to a WTD ipad ad of mine ?? 🙂


 
Posted : 09/12/2015 7:40 pm
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You could always ask for the forum name of the 'friend', and/or stipulate that 100% classifieds users aren't dealt with..


 
Posted : 09/12/2015 8:47 pm
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I have a 64 gig 5s to sell.
No scratches at all a bit of pitting to metal strip round edge.
Original box and charger and headphones still wrapped.
Was looking at £220 though.


 
Posted : 10/12/2015 6:58 am
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Don't suppose the name is will mikaelson ?? Replied to a WTD ipad ad of mine ??

That'll be the one. Closely followed by an 'Andrew Stephens' who also disappeared when questioned about forum credentials.


 
Posted : 10/12/2015 9:08 am
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Lol, yep funny he just went after I asked him his forum name and mentioned this thread... Cheers fellas...saved me a couple of hundred notes 🙂


 
Posted : 11/12/2015 7:09 pm
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Funny how karma will bite criminals back when they least expect it.


 
Posted : 11/12/2015 11:59 pm
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I just don't trust anyone in wanted or classified unless they post on the bike and chat forums.


 
Posted : 12/12/2015 3:43 am
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Andrew Stephens responded to a wtd of mine t'other week so he's still around!


 
Posted : 12/12/2015 7:54 am
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email sent Kryton57


 
Posted : 12/12/2015 10:00 am
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@Kryton, if you want to sell it get it un-locked. As the original purchaser/contact holder its easy to do. Did that with my 4S which I still use as a backup/loaner.


 
Posted : 12/12/2015 10:03 am

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