Common E-Bike SCAMS (And How To Avoid Them)
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- Опубліковано 28 жов 2022
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I was contacted by the scammers you talked about in the beginning of this video. I didn't go through with it. They even got mad at me in the end because when I suspected a scam, I kept them on the hook for hours, just to waste their time.
Madman 🤣
I did the same to some sand monkey. And he was so mad he said he was happy 911 happened to us. What a d-bag yeh.
That’s cool because you probably saved several others this person could have scammed. That’s killer in my book!!!!
you sir are a genius and a menace xD
Thanks for the heads up. I almost got scammed on another site using this same way.
Thanks for bring this topic up. The more people know about how a scam works, the less people get duped by criminals (aka scammers)
Agreed! I also wish people started wearing nta helmets like xnito or bern hudson, or even full face helmets while riding ebikes. I see a lot of people underprotected out there
I wonder how facebook and google let those scam spread. I actually saw the exact scam you pointed on facebook last week.
When it comes to email scams one of the best things is to always check the actual email address, not just the name. Most of the time it is 100% undoubtedly obvious if it's a scam.
Thank you very much for the video on scamming. Scam artists are all over UA-cam. I fell for one when they first started doing this. I gave them my name and address but when they asked for money I realized it was a scam and didn't go any further.
What I cannot wrap my head around is how w it is that a platform can worry itself with punishment of people who use a common word or term, or discuss some ideology but are unable (or unwilling) to disallow thieves to target their users with aplomb.
If you take the step to try and report it there isn't even a choice for "scam" or "false offer" or anything resembling such.
Thank you for the info
Nice to see you doing this. I think every channel should do something like this on occasion. Very clear explanation.
Thank you Micah for your sage advice. These scammers are sneaky and "too good to be true." Keep up your great channel. Dave
"My iguana's incontinence medicine"
That one got me chucking for a while...
A fellow man of class, I see
Thanks for being straight up about scams and how we can get taken.
Hey buddy. Love the videos you put out. I find them calming and gets me pumped for my 1st E-Bike soon.
Thanks for your amazing videos, I'm learning a lot from them, even though sometimes i'm in trouble because English isn't my mother tongue. However, not only i learn about electric mobility but also I'm improving my English skills. Cheers from Canary Islands Spain💪
Thank you for the tips! It's always good to be reminded of how scams work.
Those in-comment scams have been turning up in many other channels I watch too. I've been getting a lot more of them in emails as well. I block the emails and report the YT scams, but they keep coming...
Thank you for letting us know about these scams. This is helpful. I am a newbie to ebikes and just discovering channels and resources.
Thanks for your video. It’s very helpful.
Love all your posts, they are super informative and interesting. I think we all get scammed at one point. 😩
Thanks for posting this. I've been seeing these scammers on multiple YT videos.
Thanks for helping to inform others about scams. These scammers will get what they deserve in the end. I just hope their end will come sooner than later. 😀
That first scam you mentioned, is ALL OVER UA-cam. Somedays I'll get three or four solicitations.
This has been happening on other higher ticket products review/education channels. I had one trying on me with a Drone, so it's good to put that one out there....
Thanks Micah...I always say the same "If it's too good to be true" quote...good reinforcement!
Thank you for the tips! Great vid!
Ty for bringing this information up.
I agree, Facebook Marketplace was loaded with scam $99 ebikes.
Thanks for educating your viewers! Videos educating viewers on online safety are a necessity. :)
Hi Micah.....Since you are a bettery expert, can you adress why batteries are catching on fire lately and how to prevent it? TY!
Have seen some of these but didn't know about the rest. Thanks for the info.
Thanks for useful explanation of ebike scams .
Thanks for posting this Micah 👍Finally I got an explanation for these suspicious looking messages on various channels. I assumed that they were scam, but those scam postings in the comments at first glance looks like they are from the channel "owner".
Thanks Micah! This is very helpful. ❤️
Love your channel… has helped me in buying an e-bike!! Thanks so much!!
Great stuff , thanks for the heads up
Nice informative alert and precautions information. Thanks.
Great video. Just found you recently. Keep up the awesome job you’re doing.
Thanks very much for addressing this issue & bringing awareness within this area. I came across an ad & website that looks legit & was searching for info when came your video. As you said, “if looks too good to be true, it probably is” so won’t take that risk. Thx again! 😀
Thanks for this clarification! Have a great day.
Great review!
Thanks for another informative video.
Yup….I’ve never been caught up in an online scam and I fell for this 🤦♂️
I wish more channel providers would do this. Thank you.
That happened to me on a different UA-cam channel, left a comment, and later received a message that I won a giveaway (ebike). Had a same logo as the actual owner of that UA-cam channel. Thanks for making a video to spread the word!
How often do you have ebike giveaway?
Nice, that you spread good words...
Great video. Everyone should see this..!
Thanks for the info
TY Micah for covering this topic of scams especially since I was one of those folks who received a message saying I had won an ebike. Which I sent to you for confirmation on if it was legit!!!! Love your channel & TY again!
nice, short and very helpful video.
Thank you, very good info about scamming. Great videos.
Great video! Would love to see a video about lithium fires and the best way to put them out if you don’t have a lithium fire specific extinguisher. And I would also love to know more about heat resistant materials (foams glassfibre plates etc.) and other stuff to use inside a battery pack.
Keep 5 gallon buckets full of dirt, pour dirt on ebike battery on ground, if it is on the bike put bike on ground sideways n cover batteries with dirt as best as you can
Or maybe keep 5 gallon or whatever else containers full of water, put in bike battery in water fully submerged, but this might be hard cause not wise to pick up battery when smoking or on fire
if battery still in bike this wont work
Keep battery smothered for awhile cause batteries can unite again even though they might seemed to be put out
After battery seems to be fully out, get it out doors in a safe spot n let sit for a day then throw it out
Would be interested to see more videos on battery specifics and how to choose the best battery for a certain application
Thanks for the information.
Glad you did this piece... I've been hit up by these a**holes several times.
Thanks for share this information
Hi, glad you made this video, the more people that know the better.
This happened to me on your channel. I wrote you about it. I knew it was a scam when I had to pay shipping. Furthermore, I would love to have a free E bike. If it is too good to be true, then it probably is.
good short video and to the point!
Great videos as always...keep up the great work...
Thanks! I saw a pop-up on Facebook and almost fell for it. The ad claimed they were getting out of the bike business. SMH
hi i love the channel been watching this as preparation before owning an ebike, would like to know how do you usually lock the bike safely when going out to store, workplace etc?
Thanks for keeping the viewers safe.
WOWWWWWW you finally found that problem and made video to help us from scammers! thank you!!
Good to know. Thanks.
👋 from Ireland, great channel and thanks for this video 👍
I enjoy your down to earth ebike information and would like to read one of your books.
Thank you for sharing with me.
I've been reporting those comments for a long time, and the ones on FB where they create a page with a generic international business name, no contact or location, ask for shares and "give away" surplus inventory within hours of creating the page. I see thousands of people falling for these ones.
Thanks for sharing!!
Excellent video on scammers
There is defiantly a need for a scam filter, other than common sense.
Yep. On point.
Thank you for the heads up, am shopping around for an ebike
Feels good to listen to an HONEST man. That's true.
Great video!
Hi Micah, how are you, I am from down-under Australia, been following you for the last few months, just like to say keep up the good work, cheers 🍻
Thank you for sharing
I would be interested in Micah’s take on used lithium ion cells sold as new batteries. How big is the problem? I bought three 36 volt 20 amp ebike batteries. Only one battery regularly charges to the full 42.1 volts. The other two only charge to 41.3 volts and this is from the same vendor. When batteries do not charge to the full voltage, are they still reliable or is the low voltage an indication of future headaches with these products? I’m running a dual battery system and this is why I’m concerned about the voltage difference so I installed a battery equalizer module. It means one battery is doing all the work at the start of a ride until it drops down to 41.3 volts then they both share the work load. I find the top speed on static tests (wheel off the ground) increases full throttle speed with the module.
I was just going to leave a comment letting you know about these people in your comment section. I loved the video you did on the CSC city slicker but the range seems to be just below what I would need. Have there been any updates or do they provide a longer lasting battery option? Your last video was a few years ago, so I am hopeful.
Thanks for the video
I almost went for that one but backed off. Got lucky I guess. Still the way it came at me was funny. You always let us know who wins something by announcing
I was victim to a scam on FB and because of it I'll never buy anything from there again. Reputable sales need to demand that there be no scams allowed as it diminishes honest sales.
thank you dude you're the man
Thanks so much that helps
This isn't just important... its something youtube should feature and really push for people to see.
I’ve noticed these scam lately.
Thanks
Thank you for this video and thanks for responding to me when I recently was a near victim of this type of scam🙂
Thanks Micah!
Great video 👌
Thanks for the heads up ! I got scammed for a drone once, never again !
If I received all the “ free Ebikes “ I been offered from scammers I would need a garage the size of a Walmart to keep them in. I do see your books listed for sale on EBay being listed as new but you state Amazon as the place to buy. I have your “ manifesto “ book and it is a good read.
Thanks for your support, I’m glad you liked it! I’m not sure who is selling them on eBay, maybe resellers?
Thanks!
Hey there's something running right now in which Seron-X type bikes are being sold for $60 Canadian because the store is closing for some reason. It's an ad on UA-cam and it brings you to their website and all. It's by pineaperism though... sells a bunch of other random stuff so not sure what to think of it.
Kool hat tip! been thinking about buying a E- bike, however it seams like the good ones are on the web, wish there was a brick and motor stores to see and touch before buying, in Oklahoma City area.
That was INCREDIBLY sneaky, almost fell for it! You've mastered the language, look like a decent sort, and held my attention through the whole video! No way, uh-uh, not gonna take the bait...
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Would you be kind enough to do a video on Statorade? I'm pretty sure I cooked a motor and want to know if that will be an effective way to increase cooling, or is it just another scam? Thank you!
Thanks I see lots of these gimmicks and you are the first to discuss it. I received a false ATT offer for a free Apple Watch providing I paid shipping. I did receive the Watch and enjoy it. However I also received two additional purchases using my Watch shipping info for payment. I contested the purchase and canceled the credit card to stop further unauthorized charges.
I bought an ebike a year ago Dec. Brand-name at a decent price 711. The first month I had it the rear motor. God bless these people replaced it at their cost. It's been a great hauling a Fatboy 66 years old now. Like I said she's getting old but a good old machine. I'm glad to have it and thankful that it still works even though I am a handicapped person I love this experience. Have a great day sir
I'm a bit embarrassed to say that I fell victim to one of these scams. It was for a pricey helmet that was part of a randomly chosen submitted comment. Just like you stated, there was a fairly high shipping charge that I was asked to submit via PayPal. I should have known when I was informed the fee had to be paid with the "Friends and Family" option that has no additional PayPal fees, but offers no buyer protection. Needless to say, I lost $49 but after submitting a detailed dispute letter, PayPal stated I would be refunded but I still had to inform my bank linked to my account to freeze the funds. This temporarily locked me out of using PayPal and I had to change all my passwords. Lesson learned.
Thank you so much. I've been hesitant commenting on favourite channels due to these scammers. 🙏✨💪
Ive seen an advertisement for clearance sale for $32.49 including 48v battery should i avoid.why don't the owners of the website police it.
Hi Micah, could you make a video regarding re-programming Bafang & Tongsheng Mid Drives with your phone?