GUEST? Registration opens up many more resources which are not available to guests. Registration is free, we never sell or give others access to your information.
Posted by chief
- February 14, 2013, 23:48:50 PMLet's not get paranoid over this. The chances of one of your pics being misused is very,very slim. Just be sure you only post what you want the world to see. If you are concerned about misuse... the best and easiest solution is not to post.
Posted by Drift1
- February 14, 2013, 20:58:59 PMGlad to hear PC.......I kinda figured this would be up your alley being that you deal with buying and selling merchandise.I wish all the best in your findings,my man.
Posted by pcarrell
- February 14, 2013, 18:58:38 PMI'm working behind the scenes on this. I will keep 49Reo posted via PM's.
Posted by Drift1
- February 14, 2013, 17:56:07 PM49....definately keep us posted so others if nothing else,have some knowledge of how,and what steps need to be taken if they find their selves,falling into a similar situation.
Posted by 49Reo
- February 14, 2013, 16:38:03 PM.....and that, my friend, is what is happening. His ad is still up, but my bike is no longer part of it. Like you say, it is a start.
Regards,
49Reo
Posted by Drift1
- February 14, 2013, 14:11:51 PM49 glad at least the post is down now.......that's a start,but I'd definately further my search just to see what this guy is all about...
Posted by 49Reo
- February 14, 2013, 13:18:16 PMGee, thanks for that warm and fuzzy thought, John! 
Seriously, though, I hear ya. The internet is a wonderful tool that allows unbelievable opportunities; unfortunately, for both good and bad. And too many people out there are eager to take advantage of others. It sucks, but that is how it is.
Regards,
49Reo
Posted by John Hopkins
- February 14, 2013, 12:49:13 PMQuote from: 49Reo on February 13, 2013, 20:45:17 PMI agree, at the very least the seller is pretending the parts are those on view in the photo of your bike and as I said before, if he is advertising parts that he doesn't actually have he can sell the same part to 100 buyers and just not send it..Well I hate to sling mud at what might be a legit thing; (however if it WAS legit, why is my pic involved?) but I found fiour other ads by this person, wanting to buy and sell these parts, as well one other ad states he sold his bike on the same day he is looking to buy parts for same bike.
Somethin' fishy in Denmark, by golly!
Regards,
49Reo
Now what is to stop those buyers who have been ripped off from coming round to your house and smashing your bike in retalliation.
John.
Posted by 49Reo
- February 14, 2013, 10:33:45 AMWell, my pic is finally off the Craigslist ad; just got off the phone with RCMP Fraud Center; hopefully this will be resolved
Regards,
49Reo
Posted by CDNRatMan
- February 14, 2013, 09:48:25 AMYup Mr. 49 my ex makes you like like a wuss....she was one mean person...never happy.....
Posted by 49Reo
- February 14, 2013, 09:42:45 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on February 14, 2013, 09:40:52 AM
really upset right now that my ex is no longer around I could have chained her to the bike and that would have kept everyone away......
Posted by CDNRatMan
- February 14, 2013, 09:40:52 AM really upset right now that my ex is no longer around I could have chained her to the bike and that would have kept everyone away......
Posted by 49Reo
- February 14, 2013, 09:20:27 AMQuote from: jmbo on February 14, 2013, 09:01:24 AMJust watch out for Rex!
If I ever get down your way I'll bring him a big ham bone as a peace offering!
Posted by jmbo
- February 14, 2013, 09:01:24 AMI can understand why a guy would be pissed if he saw his bike in a online ad. I would be pissed too. I also agree posting a photo of your bike with or without plates shouldn't pose that big of a risk. (unless its a traffic cam showing me doing 90 in a 25 zone) As for bike theft, someone seeing me pull your bike into my driveway or seeing it parked in my garage or parked anywhere on the street for that matter is a bigger deal for me. If someone wants your bike bad enough he doesn't have to run your plates to know where it is. Just watch out for Rex!
Posted by 49Reo
- February 14, 2013, 08:59:59 AMQuote from: chief on February 14, 2013, 00:12:05 AMHow does showing your tag increase theft potential.
?.. you show it to hundreds in the area you ride/live everytime you ride.. and some folks are really proud of their tags...
. Seriously, educate me on that.
Every pic on the web is stealable..if it shows up on the screen I can copy it. If you are really concerned about it, don't post it. Otherwise, you can add text or watermark to in the image area and make it hard for viewers and slow down pic thieves.
I've locked the gallery so only registered members can see the pics. Guests can read posts here, but not attachments, so they won't see pics unless they are embedded in the post.
You are right; your tag is visible wherever you go. There is the potential for a thief to take your # down just seeing you riding around. However, if your bike (or vehicle for that matter) is posted on the 'net, people who make their living stealing vehicles, bikes, atv's etc, those people can and do use the 'net to find marks. They can hack in to DMV or insurance company(here in B.C. you HAVE to buy your plate from the provincial government-run insurance company, ICBC) databases to find your address. I'm not saying that posting your pic with the tag showing is going to get your ride stolen, but it does increas the risk.
I understand when you say "some people are proud of their tags; I have had tags that I was proud to display as well. But due to what I have been finding concerning this person I think it goes beyond being careful about showing your tags. This is starting to look fraudulent; I am not going to post all I have found until I do some more digging and talk to our gov't fraud unit and possibly Californias as well.
My apologies if some of the members take offence to what I am doing, but I refuse to sit idly by and do nothing when I suspect I am being used.
Regards,
49Reo