Dear Sir,
This is to inform you that I had searched for a two-wheeler on www.olx.in and she found a Vehicle No. MH 12 PL 6706 suitable. On communicating on the given number across the photo found that a person named Mantosh Yadhav had posted the advertisement of the two-wheeler on www.olx.in page for Aurangabad M.S.
After seeing the advertisement, I called this person on the number given in the advertisement on[protected] in the morning at 10.30 am, the bike was Honda Activa (2017) with the registration number MH 12 PL 6706, and it seemed to be in a very good condition from the photograph posted on the OLX.
I told him without seeing how can I trust you that the vehicle is in good condition, so he had sent me multiple pictures on WhatsApp, and said that vehicle is in Vimaan Nagar, Pune. Then I asked him how you will transfer it here on which he said that he will send it through transport.
He had valued it at 18500/- and when I negotiated with him and told him that I can’t pay 18500/- so he said I will give it to you in Rs. 15000/-
He said that he is a Military Officer and that he got a transfer to Jammu & Kashmir so that is why he needs to sell it urgently. Then he asked me for my documents 1. Copy of Adhaar Card, Pan Card and photo to be sent on his WhatsApp number.
After finalising the value as he asked, I had sent the copy of my Husbands Aadhaar Card, PAN Card and Photograph to him on WhatsApp.
Then he convinced me that the bike will reach Aurangabad in the evening around 4pm to 5 pm. Then he asked me to transfer Rs. 3210/- in the Transporters’ account number which he gave to me and told to pay the remaining amount after receiving the Vehicle to pay the rest in cash to the delivery person. When I asked for his Account Number, he sent an Account Number and PayTM Number. When I asked for the copy of his Passbook Front Page he replied that he is an Army Officer so can’t give.
Then he sent me photo of his Army Canteen Smart Card and his own Photograph in Army Fatigues. When I saw these, I got assured.
But simultaneously when my Husband checked on the internet, he found that this person is a fraud and there were many complains about this vehicle on the Internet (Screenshot attached). This person has also posted the Vehicle on OLX Pune Page with different Phone Numbers (Screenshot Attached). When I called this person again and told him about all this, then he deleted the documents he had posted on WhatsApp using the “Delete for everyone” option of WhatsApp and he also deleted all the chats except that which did not carry any significance. I also deleted the Documents which I had posted from his Chat using the same function. When my Husband called this person to talk to him, then this person started using Abusive language. This person has also posted the same vehicle three times with three different Phone numbers on OLX.
But I am afraid that since this person is a fraud if he might have downloaded my Husbands documents which he may misuse. This is why I want to register a complain. Further since he is a fraudster, such a person can dupe others also so please take suitable action.
Aug 14, 2021
Complaint marked as Resolved
Verified Support
Nov 25, 2020
OLX India Customer Care's response Dear OLX User,
Thank you for sharing your concern with us and we regret the inconvenience caused to you.
We understand your concern; however, we would request you to elaborate your concern along with the adequate proofs.
- Your registered phone number on OLX
- Transaction receipt if any, in context to advance payment.
- Ad id through which you have contacted the suspect.
- Chat/message history with the suspect.
- Contact number/email address of the suspect.
This will help us not only take appropriate action on such accounts but also control any further suspicious activity on the site.
Kindly call us on our hotline number[protected]:00 am to 6:00 pm) available seven days a week from your registered mobile number or you can write to us on [protected]@olx.in.
Awaiting reply from you!
We're sorry for the inconvenience caused to you.
We wish to look into your concern on priority. However, we would require more information to assist you appropriately
Please find below the list of required information -
1) Kindly share the pertinent Ad Id / phone number or email Id/ that you are referring to.
2) You may also share the suspect's contact details used on OLX with us.
3) If you have made any payment, kindly share some supporting proof that you have made the money transfer such as bank transaction(s)/online transaction(s).
4) Please email us all possible details at [protected]@olx.in, as it will help us resolve the issue appropriately.
As you would be aware, OLX only provides a platform to seller and buyer and we do not participate or interfere in negotiations during transactions.
We would also suggest you contact the legal authorities and file an FIR with them regarding this matter. For any clarification, the police can reach out to us at [protected]@olx.in.
In the event it is required by the police or other legal authorities, OLX will provide the access records (IP, email, and date and time of posting) of the user who posted the ad to the appropriate legal agent. We look forward to your response.
Hope the provided information helps.
For further query or clarification, please call us on our customer care helpline from your registered mobile number or write to us.
Thank you for your patience and support.