Anyone use Bike Index?
10-11-21, 12:18 PM
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Anyone use Bike Index?
I was researching Haro serial numbers as they are not listed in the sticky above. I came across a picture of one of my Haros at a URL that I did not recognize. The only place I uploaded this particular image is Bike Index. Now someone is using this image to try and scam people out of $66-$73 (it changes every time). I deleted the image and it still shows up at the epay website. Anyone else have images stolen in this way? I have not been able to find any other of my bikes there.
https://www.paybanks.ga/ProductDetai...84556&pr=72.99
https://www.paybanks.ga/ProductDetai...84556&pr=72.99
10-11-21, 01:06 PM
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I use it usually before trying to sell a bike, I would use it more if I was buying from individuals. Most of what I get comes from Goodwill or other bike nonprofits that receive donations. I feel most hacks that steal don't donate.
The sales site link has a bunch of fake reviews, I saw same name and words on a few of the product reviews.
The sales site link has a bunch of fake reviews, I saw same name and words on a few of the product reviews.
10-11-21, 01:43 PM
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If the scammers have harvested your images from bikeindex.org, I doubt removing them will change anything.
At minimum, I would contact the bikeindex folks and relay your suspicions to them.
At minimum, I would contact the bikeindex folks and relay your suspicions to them.
10-12-21, 06:14 AM
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I've had my pix stolen for ads.
In some cases it's kind of complimentary because you've taken what someone thinks is a pretty definitive pic. In other cases, someone may be using your pic to rob someone.
In some cases it's kind of complimentary because you've taken what someone thinks is a pretty definitive pic. In other cases, someone may be using your pic to rob someone.
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10-12-21, 08:53 AM
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I stumbled onto the epay "site" and just one of those fraudster sites....if its too good to be true...
