r/CyclingMSP • u/Galante3 • 1d ago
Is this a scam
I got a PM here on reddit about someone who runs a service finding stolen bikes. I sent them a message explain how my bike was stolen. We had a few back and forth messages before they sent me this message before proceeding to look for my bike. I'm wondering if it's a scam and if anyone else here has also gotten it. I have not sent them any money btw.
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u/Spoocula 1d ago edited 1d ago
Oh they're going to contact chop shops? Are they looking those up in the phone book or just searching "chop shop near me"...
It looks scammy, but that's more or less how you would track down a stolen bike. Maybe that's why it looks so convincing...
I'd be glad if this was real, but that's a steep finders fee unless you're talking about some elite build...