February 17, 20233 yr Starting this thread as an alert area for known scams and bad actors targeting South Africa. We're seeing a massive uptick in these atm. Instead of littering many threads, hopefully this can serve as a common discussion thread. Some of you guys know the legitimate suppliers, also what is plausible, what's not. Artists Against 419 has a project tag for solar and generator scams, ZAShed. Some of these scams concentrate solely on solar and generators, others mix solar and generators with other scam baits. https://db.aa419.org/fakebankslist.php?cmd=ADV&x_Project=zashed
February 17, 20233 yr Author Out first alert here is on Ultra Power Solutions - https://www.ultrapowersolutions.co.za Quote 39 Packer Ave Cape Town Western Cape 7475 1 Silson Way Riviera, Kimberley, 8301 +27 21 813 9301 Tel/Whatsapp: +27 78 675 3809 +27218139301 +27786753809 [email protected] [email protected] Same party as: GENSET ELECTRICAL - https://www.gensetelectrical.co.za Quote 7 Toulon Rd, Bayhead, Durban, 4001 +27 0 31 813 5976 +27 0 60 579 5836 +27318135976 +27605795836 [email protected] This scam actor is extremely well known, scamming with pets, livestock, A4 paper, shipping containers etc, also the old black money scam. He also has his own project tag, DogGone. More info is available to any law enforcement official.
February 17, 20233 yr Author This scam is attributable to the syndicate that the previous scam actor belongs to. The syndicate is labelled as Dog2Gone. M Cubic Trading Generator (Pty) Ltd - https://www.mcubictradinggenerators.com/ Quote [email protected] +27 (21) 813-9893 +27218139893 Here the scammers chose to mix their generator scam with a shipping container scam, another popular scam in ZA.
February 17, 20233 yr Author This scam mixes used auto spares and engines (content stolen from the legitimate Engine Den in Pretoria), with smaller generators. Japan Engines and Gearbox Auto Shop - https://www.engineandgearboxauto.com Quote +27 68 298 3319 Tel/WhatsApp: +27682983319 [email protected] Note: This is not to be confused with Jap Engines , Jap-Euro. No doubt the name the scammers chose was to cause exactly such confusion and steal some credibility. This scam is related to the Dog2Gone syndicate mentioned previously as well. It shows the progression of scammers cashing in on the load shedding crisis. The template is identical to the one used for https://www.japan-engines.com and https://www.premiumenginesauto.com, only the generator section has been added to https://www.engineandgearboxauto.com
February 21, 20233 yr averagepower.co.za. These guys know every trick in the book. whatsapp: 0742283305
February 24, 20233 yr Author An extremely well known and documented international scam group: - pet scams - livestock & poultry scams - A4 paper scams - commodities, seeds & feeds ... and solar and generators. powsolution.co.za +27 78 536 4557 +27785364557 [email protected] Edited February 24, 20233 yr by ScamPup
April 23, 20233 yr Author A terrible trio from the Cameroon: 060 610 2027 +27606102027 No address Content is stolen from other businesses, prices knocked down. It's rather funny recognizing some of the FAQ stuff as originating from poultry scams. invertersforsale.co.za : Inverters For Sale Profile stolen from Full Circle Solar luxsolarpower.co.za : Luxsolarpower generators4u.co.za : Generator 4 U You can still find Bundu Power in the legalese
April 26, 20233 yr Author Two ugly scam twins, both Shopify hosted websites. retailsolar.co.za - Retail Solar 60 Galaxy Avenue, Sandton, Gauteng, 2090, South Africa (good luck trying to find it) +(27) 71 598 8102 071 598 8102 +27715988102 masssolar.co.za - Mass Solar 20 Woodland, Sandton, Gauteng, 2080, South Africa +(27) 64 785 1876 064 785 1876 +27647851876 Edited April 26, 20233 yr by ScamPup Image sizes
April 26, 20233 yr Author An alert on: energyeco.co.za -Energy Eco (PTY) Ltd Enterprise number: 2022/433262/07 87 Station Road, Endicott, Gauteng 066 413 6523 072 812 0447 +27664136523 +27728120447 You'll find these guys are also on Facebook, also so on HelloPeter under: duriumtech.co.za - Durium Technology (PTY) Ltd. Enterprise number: 2022/433262/07 42 Johnson Rd, Nigel, Gauteng 071 169 6856 +27711696856 corumtechnology.co.za - Corum Technology Enterprise number: 2022/433262/07 42 Johnson Rd, Nigel, Gauteng 071 169 6856 +27711696856
May 3, 20233 yr Hi there, I am new to this forum and would like to ask if any one know if this is a Scam or not. https://tomu.co.za/products/livoltek-all-in-one-energy-system-5kw-hybrid-inverter-5-12kwh-lfp-battery i have looked the manufacturer up on internet and they seem like a good battery/inverter solution- reviews and a local website for south africa as well. Just now sure on the Company Tomu.
May 4, 20233 yr I would also like to know if anyone has used this provider or know if its safe to use: https://origis.co.za They have a few reviews on hellopeter, but all positive reviews are from the same day. Domain name has been recently registered (redacted whois information) but website footer claims to be around since 2021.
May 4, 20233 yr ORIGIS: Too many red herrings already. HPeter being one of them. Address resolves to rainbow chickens / RCL foods in sasolberg. “fully ensured shipments” …..”In the event of a claim, we will immediately send the new item/s to you” 🤗
May 20, 20233 yr On 2023/02/17 at 10:30 PM, ScamPup said: They are master scam artists. The m###### scammed me to 43000 a guy by name Phillip van Nicholas. This scam mixes used auto spares and engines (content stolen from the legitimate Engine Den in Pretoria), with smaller generators. Japan Engines and Gearbox Auto Shop - https://www.engineandgearboxauto.com Note: This is not to be confused with Jap Engines , Jap-Euro. No doubt the name the scammers chose was to cause exactly such confusion and steal some credibility. This scam is related to the Dog2Gone syndicate mentioned previously as well. It shows the progression of scammers cashing in on the load shedding crisis. The template is identical to the one used for https://www.japan-engines.com and https://www.premiumenginesauto.com, only the generator section has been added to https://www.engineandgearboxauto.com
May 20, 20233 yr On 2023/02/17 at 9:55 PM, ScamPup said: Starting this thread as an alert area for known scams and bad actors targeting South Africa. We're seeing a massive uptick in these atm. Instead of littering many threads, hopefully this can serve as a common discussion thread. Some of you guys know the legitimate suppliers, also what is plausible, what's not. Artists Against 419 has a project tag for solar and generator scams, ZAShed. Some of these scams concentrate solely on solar and generators, others mix solar and generators with other scam baits. https://db.aa419.org/fakebankslist.php?cmd=ADV&x_Project=zashed sho this is going to keep you busy! As per our interactions on MYBB, if any of these sites are hosted with us then you know what to do.
May 20, 20233 yr 7 minutes ago, Jakac said: www.nextgensolar.co.za 😂 Do not ever try! Same old tactics that are used by scammers in other industries domain registered via hexonet / 1api because they do absolutely nothing when abuse complaints are lodged with them about fraudulent websites ---Domain Name: nextgensolar.co.za Registry Domain ID: dom_3GJMN--1 Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.1api.net Registrar URL: http://www.1API.net Updated Date: 2023-03-30T10:02:53Z Creation Date: 2019-11-11T04:47:06Z Registry Expiry Date: 2023-11-11T04:47:06Z Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2023-11-11T04:47:06Z Registrar: 1API GmbH Registrar IANA ID: 1387 Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected] Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +49.68949396850 Reseller: Domain Status: ok https://icann.org/epp#ok Use https://zawhois.co.za to find out when a domain was registered and who the registrar is. If it’s registered via 1API then run Edited May 20, 20233 yr by Jade
May 20, 20233 yr On 2023/04/27 at 1:47 AM, ScamPup said: An alert on: energyeco.co.za -Energy Eco (PTY) Ltd Enterprise number: 2022/433262/07 87 Station Road, Endicott, Gauteng 066 413 6523 072 812 0447 +27664136523 +27728120447 You'll find these guys are also on Facebook, also so on HelloPeter under: duriumtech.co.za - Durium Technology (PTY) Ltd. Enterprise number: 2022/433262/07 42 Johnson Rd, Nigel, Gauteng 071 169 6856 +27711696856 corumtechnology.co.za - Corum Technology Enterprise number: 2022/433262/07 42 Johnson Rd, Nigel, Gauteng 071 169 6856 +27711696856 I see all three domains are registered with 1-Grid - I’ve sent a pm to one of their guys to investigate
December 19, 20232 yr Another one. https://clean-energyrsa.co.za The physical address doesn't have a street number. The prices are too good to be true. Sense of urgency on the website....(only 4 left etc...) The guy that I called, says that products can't be viewed because they renting a small space somewhere, they'll have a physical store next year....
August 15, 20241 yr Author On 2023/05/20 at 6:32 PM, Jade said: Same old tactics that are used by scammers in other industries domain registered via hexonet / 1api because they do absolutely nothing when abuse complaints are lodged with them about fraudulent websites ---Domain Name: nextgensolar.co.za Registry Domain ID: dom_3GJMN--1 Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.1api.net Registrar URL: http://www.1API.net Updated Date: 2023-03-30T10:02:53Z Creation Date: 2019-11-11T04:47:06Z Registry Expiry Date: 2023-11-11T04:47:06Z Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2023-11-11T04:47:06Z Registrar: 1API GmbH Registrar IANA ID: 1387 Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected] Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +49.68949396850 Reseller: Domain Status: ok https://icann.org/epp#ok Use https://zawhois.co.za to find out when a domain was registered and who the registrar is. If it’s registered via 1API then run This one deserves a special mention. They became thesolarguys.energy which saw many victims. Also some nasty messages and threats sent, resulting in a SAPS case of fraud and intimidation. The domain was put on hold (suspended) at Godaddy. Now they're up again with the same website with a new domain name and a new fake address: The Solar Shop https://www.thesolarshop.shop 316 Stateway, Welkom Central, Welkom, 9460 It's one thing being scammed. But when scammers double back, threaten to harm you and/or your loved ones for exposing them, it's next level. It's just a testimony to the types these are. Edited August 15, 20241 yr by ScamPup
August 16, 20241 yr 27 minutes ago, Virwat said: I will pop in at that address today. If the address is fake then who ever is living there has no idea of it. You don't have to have a physical address to run a scam operation
August 16, 20241 yr @Virwat take some petrol & a match with you 😄 Just joking...We can laugh & identify this is a scammer but the scammers work with the laws of averages. It's an imperfect hit rate but it works. For every say 400 persons reached one poor sod will not suspect them & actually send money. That's what they work towards that one poor victim. So if that takes 2 weeks or 4 weeks the more people reached the more chance of fraudulent success. I have seen even cautious people caught up & it's actually quite embarrassing for the poor victim & often they don't want to report it nor visit the Cop shop to lay charges & add to that threats that come through.
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