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OLX Fraud seller with multiple accounts of olx selling same product

There is a fraud person who is selling his brand new bike in very cheap rates with multiple acounts of olx and when customer deal with him he take advance money and block them totally fraud. And he is continously cheating from last 5 months with different accounts of olx with same photo. Here is a link (www.olx.in/item/good-condition-iid-1743241198)

Claimed loss: 20,000

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OLX - Cheated by Anil Kumar and my device not yet sold

Anil Kumar who called me as soon as I posted an ad on olx agreed to settle at buying the item at 2000/-. He said he is a soldier and orally told me that he will send a person to collect device in the morning and pay amount. However next day he backtracked and told me on phone that he will pay digitally via his Indian army and so his senior Lalit Kumar...

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OLX Olx

18/aug/2013 i saw scooter on olx then i call on given number +[protected] and he say that he was a indian army officer and he was got transfer to bangluru so he was salling his scooter then i five 3000 rupees to given numbwr is [protected]@paytm.the time was of transaction is August 18, 2023 3:38 PM

UPI transactionafter transaction he not replaying to mee. He give cisf card so i trust him

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OLX Warning: OLX.com is a Fraud Website - Do Not Use!

Olx.com is a website that I would not recommend to anyone. It is a fraud website and the owners are frauds as well. I had a terrible experience with this website when I posted two ads for job openings. After I posted the ads, I received a call from the OLX customer service. They advised me to get a paid ad, which I agreed to. I gave them my address to come and collect the funds, and they did. However, after I paid them, they locked my IP address out, and I couldn't access my ad. This is a clear indication that the website is a fraud, and the owners are not to be trusted.

The website is a joke, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. The government should take this site down, and the owners should be arrested. I will send a complaint to the PM portal so that they can stop this fraud app. Three words come to mind when I think about OLX: scum, fraud, and worthless. No one should ever work with them.

In conclusion, I would advise anyone looking for a reliable website to avoid OLX.com. The website is a fraud, and the owners are not to be trusted. It is a waste of time and money, and you will only end up regretting it. I hope that the government takes action against this website and its owners so that no one else falls victim to their scams.

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OLX Unreliable and Unsafe: A Review of OLX for Buying, Selling, and Renting

This website, OLX, is not the best place to sell, buy or rent anything. It's not trustworthy and it's not worth paying for ads. The ads won't be seen by potential customers easily.

There are a lot of phishing activities happening on the site and the site is being cloned. It's not safe to use this website.

I posted an ad as the owner of my studio apartment, but they deleted my ad without any reason and without proper investigation. I had to send them proof of ownership and it took them a week to reactivate my ad.

In conclusion, it's better to avoid this website. There are other websites like Publi24, Homzz, Imobiliare.ro, and others that you can use instead.

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OLX Disappointing OLX Update: Frustrating Ads and Limited Search Options

OLX used to be a great platform for buying and selling items online. I had a bad experience with Gumtree, so I switched to OLX and it was a breath of fresh air. However, the recent update has left me feeling frustrated and disappointed.

The new update is a lot of crap. I don't want to see ads closest to me or only in Gauteng or Free State. I want to see new ads from all over the country. I don't want to make friends on OLX, I just want to buy something.

When I browse through the ads, I often see the same ones that I saw the last time I was on the site. It's frustrating to waste my time, data, and money on ads that are no longer available. Sometimes, I find an item that's close to my location, but it's not what I'm looking for or it's already sold. It would be great if I could tag those ads so they don't show up in my search results every time.

Overall, the OLX update sucks. It's a waste of time and money. I hope they fix it soon so I can go back to enjoying the platform.

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OLX Disappointed with OLX's Gold Ad Boosting Service: Payment Issues and System Bugs

OLX used to be a great platform for buying and selling, but lately, it seems to be losing its charm. While posting free ads is still okay, it's a different story when it comes to purchasing the so-called GOLD to boost your ad. I decided to try it out and paid for the add at Cebuana with a receipt, but it's been almost two weeks, and my ad hasn't been boosted yet.

At first, they gave me some excuses, saying that my payment was not received. But I proved them wrong by showing them the receipt. Now, they're saying that they have a bug in their system. A bug that's been there for almost two weeks? It's hard to believe that their system is not secure. Before taking people's payments, they should ensure that their payment system is secure.

I used to be a loyal OLX customer and paid to boost my ads. But now, I'm disappointed with their service. I wish they had a better competitor. It's frustrating to see a platform that was once great losing its qualities. I hope OLX can improve their services and regain their reputation as a reliable platform for buying and selling.

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OLX Beware of Scammers on OLX: They're Stealing Money Through PhonePe!

So, there's this website called OLX (olx.com) where you can buy and sell stuff. But let me tell you, there are some shady people on there. They'll message you saying they want to buy something from you and ask for your phone number. Then they'll say they'll phone pe you (whatever that means) and send you a link. But here's the catch - as soon as you accept their money, instead of it going into your account, the money gets deducted. And when you ask them to credit it back, they just send the link again and take even more money from your bank.

This one guy even claimed to be a part of the Indian army. His number is +91 *** and the number you're supposed to phone pe is ***.

This has happened to a lot of people, including my friend who lost 80k from his account last week. It's really messed up.

Mpin is supposed to be used only when we have to make any payments, but these scammers are using it to steal from innocent people.

I really think OLX should do something about this. They have a lot of followers and if they could make the general public aware of these scams, we could help prevent other people from getting scammed too.

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OLX OLX Update: A Frustrating Mess with Poor User Experience

OLX used to be a great app and website, but now it's just a mess. The search function is a nightmare to use and it's not user-friendly at all. It's like OLX doesn't care about its users' opinions. They should go back to the old version where everything was easy to find and the latest ads were always at the top.

Every day I have to go through the same ads, and it's frustrating. The location search is just wrong. I haven't seen one good review about the new update. It seems like OLX staff is just trying to force people to use it. I'm a regular user of OLX, and this is just bull.

The new update looks great, but that's about it. The location search is a no-no. I don't want to spend hours scrolling through last week's ads. The old version showed all the new ads first, and the search option for all provinces was the best.

I don't see the new update as a success at all. OLX has failed completely with this update. And don't even get me started on the favorites feature. Why did they have to make it so complicated? I don't want to struggle with an app or website. Where am I supposed to get a degree to operate this thing?

Overall, OLX has really dropped the ball with this update. It's bad, bad, bad. They need to listen to their users and make changes that actually make the app and website better. Until then, I'll be looking for other options.

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OLX Disappointing User Experience: Why I'm Switching from OLX to Gumtree

OLX used to be a great platform for buying and selling, but now it's just a big disappointment. The new website is not user-friendly and it's hard to switch between local and country-wide searches. It's frustrating to use and I'm not sure if I want to continue using it. I think most OLX users will switch to Gumtree because it's more convenient and easier to use. The people responsible for the new website should be fired because they have ruined the user experience for everyone. I'm saying goodbye to OLX and hello to Gumtree!

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OLX Terrible Experience with OLX: Agents Only Care About Selling Packages

OLX has changed a lot since its start-up days. Nowadays, it seems like all the agents and supporters only care about selling their packages to customers and sellers. I had a terrible experience with them, especially with Miss Suchita and Mr. Pavan. They make nice commitments to everyone, but in the end, it's all just excuses.

They always make wrong commitments, and they don't offer any support unless you're buying a package. After they take your money, they act like lions and can give any excuse to cancel your package without refunding your money. They will even delete your ads before their live time just to sell their packages to you faster.

They don't care about the seller at all. Sometimes they will remove your ads before their time and then apologize for it, but it's just an excuse to offer you a discount package. They offer 100 ads with 15 ads free to all sellers, which is a total fraud. They have the authority to make the ad live, but they won't do it because they want to sell their new package.

All they care about is money, money, money. They only listen to what the seller is saying if they're buying a package. If you're not buying a package, they won't listen to you at all. So, my advice is not to take any package from OLX. They will take your money and remove your ad with wrong excuses.

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OLX Beware of OLX Scammers: My Experience with Fraudulent Buyers and the Lack of Support from the Bank and OLX

Yo, listen up! I gotta tell you about my experience with OLX. So, I put up an ad to sell some furniture, right? And then this lady hits me up on WhatsApp saying she wants to buy it but can't pick it up herself. She says she'll arrange for OLX delivery and pay me in advance to book it. Sounds good, right? But then she sends me a link that shows I'll be getting the full amount in my account and that she's already made the payment. I click on it and it asks for an OTP, which I enter. And then BAM! My money's gone from my bank account.

I called up the bank and they said it was an international transaction executed through a SCAM. They couldn't help me and the money wasn't showing up in my statement. I even contacted OLX but they said they couldn't do anything either. Can you believe it? I was saving up for my dad's cancer treatment and now I'm out of money because of these scammers.

It's messed up that the bank won't help customers even when they know it's a scam. And OLX isn't doing anything to stop these scammers from ripping people off. It's just not right, man.

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OLX Terrible Experience with OLX: Fraudulent Buyers and Fake Emails

I have had a terrible experience with OLX. For the past four months, I have encountered many buyers who are nothing but cheaters, liars, fraudsters, and fakes. It is so frustrating to post a new ad on OLX and receive calls from these people who are only interested in fooling and scamming others.

These buyers will inquire about the ad and then start their drama of sending someone to see the product without paying any money. Instead, they will ask for online payment through apps like Paytm, Google Pay, or Phone Pay. Once confirmed, their lying and cheating starts. They will do a fake transaction of 5 rupees and ask for the UPI pin. If we don't give it, they will tell us to check the transaction and proceed with the payment. These greedy people don't understand that when we are selling a product, why would we proceed to pay?

Moreover, OLX has also been sending me fraudulent and fake emails asking me to pay for posting ads. It is evident that OLX has hired these cheaters, liars, fraudsters, and fake buyers for their profit. If they didn't have any support from OLX, how would they dare to cheat the customers? There is definitely a tie between these people and OLX.

It is so disappointing to see that OLX is so worst, cheater, and liar that after telling the truth about these fraud and fake buyers, they suspended my account and blocked me on Facebook. OLX is least concerned about the customers' complaints and is ignorant, negligent, and bothersome towards them.

In conclusion, I would not recommend OLX to anyone. It is better to stay away from such fraudulent and fake platforms.

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OLX OLX Review: Beware of Scammers and Fake Ads When Buying and Selling

OLX is a website where you can buy and sell stuff. But be careful, because there are some bad people out there who want to steal your data. They might even try to get your phone number so they can send you spam messages. And watch out for fake job ads too! These are usually posted by scammers who work in call centers. They can't even afford to pay their employees a decent salary, so you know they're up to no good.

If you're looking for a property, be careful too. Most of the ads are posted by property dealers who just want to make a quick buck. And if you're buying a mobile phone, be extra careful. Some of them might be faulty, and the sellers will try to trick you into buying them at a high price.

Overall, I would say that 98% of the ads on OLX are scams. So be careful and don't trust anyone too easily. Make sure you do your research and ask lots of questions before you buy anything. And if something seems too good to be true, it probably is!

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OLX Disappointed with the New OLX: A Frustrating Mess

I used to love OLX, it was the best platform for buying and selling stuff. But now, with the new changes, I can't even operate it properly. It's really frustrating and it's making me angry. Why did they have to change something that was already perfect? The new OLX is confusing and no one knows what's going on. It's a complete mess.

I have to say that Gumtree is now a better option than OLX. At least with Gumtree, I can still navigate the site and find what I'm looking for. But with OLX, it's just a headache. I don't understand why they had to change everything. It was working fine before.

I hope that OLX will listen to their users and revert back to the previous version. It was so much better. I miss the old OLX. It was easy to use and it had everything I needed. But now, it's just a mess. I don't even know where to start.

In conclusion, I would not recommend the new OLX. It's just not worth the hassle. Stick with Gumtree or find another platform that actually works. OLX used to be great, but now it's just a disappointment.

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OLX OLX Review: Beware of Scammers and Bait-and-Switch Tactics

OLX is a website that you can use to buy and sell things. But be careful, because there are some people on there who are trying to scam you. They will post things for really cheap prices, but when you try to buy them, they won't respond. Then, they will try to sell you something else that you don't want or need. They will ask you to send them money as a sign of good faith, but once they get the money, they will disappear. This is called a bait and switch scam.

It's possible that some of these scammers are actually employees of OLX. This is called an inside job. So, if you're going to use OLX, you need to be very careful. Don't trust anyone who asks you to send them money before you receive the item. And never trust anyone who tries to sell you something that you didn't ask for.

If you do decide to buy something on OLX, make sure that you only pay with cash on delivery. This means that you will pay the seller when they deliver the item to you. This is the safest way to buy things on OLX.

Overall, OLX can be a good way to buy and sell things, but you need to be very careful. There are a lot of scammers out there who are trying to take advantage of people. So, if you're going to use OLX, make sure that you're always on the lookout for scams.

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OLX Buyer Beware: My Experience with OLX Scammers

I gotta say, OLX is not the place to be if you're looking to buy or sell something. I've had not one, but two bad experiences with sellers who turned out to be total scams. And let me tell you, they don't take any responsibility if the package they send you is not what they promised. It's a real bummer, man.

If you're the type of person who needs to see and touch a product before you can make a judgement call, then steer clear of OLX. It's just not worth the risk. You're better off shelling out a little extra cash and buying from a physical store.

I mean, I get it. Sometimes you just want to save a little money and try your luck with an online purchase. But trust me, it's not worth the headache. Stick to reputable websites and sellers, and you'll save yourself a lot of trouble in the long run.

Overall, I wouldn't recommend OLX to anyone. It's just not worth the risk.

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OLX OLX Review: Corrupt Mods and Scammers Make Selling a Hassle

OLX is a website that is supposed to be a place where you can buy and sell stuff, but it's really just a haven for scammers and 8-year-olds. The mods are corrupt and abuse their powers, which makes it really hard to sell anything on there. You can't even post a photo that's not from real life because they'll take it down. If you're trying to sell something that's already packed up, you can't sell it unless you take it out and take a photo of it. It's a real pain in the butt.

I tried to sell something on OLX, but they deleted my account very quickly. I don't know why they did that, but it was really frustrating. I think they just don't like people who are trying to sell things on their website. It's a shame, because it could be a really good place to buy and sell stuff if they would just get their act together.

Overall, I would not recommend OLX to anyone who is trying to sell something online. There are too many scammers and the mods are too corrupt. It's just not worth the hassle. If you want to buy something, you might be able to find a good deal on there, but be careful. There are a lot of people who are just trying to rip you off.

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OLX Disappointing Results with Olx Advertising: Are Views and Phone Checks Fake?

I use Olx a lot to sell my stuff and I even paid for advertising, but I'm not getting any calls. It's weird because I have a lot of views and phone checks, but no one seems to be interested in buying. I have 760 views on one of my ads and 52 people have looked at my phone number, but no one has called me. I checked my phone number and it's correct, so I don't know what's going on. Maybe the views and phone checks are fake? I think Olx is getting too expensive and it's not worth it if I'm not getting any results. I might have to wait 6-12 months to see any real results. :(

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OLX Disappointing Experience on OLX: Ads Taken Down Without Explanation

I gotta tell ya, I was pretty disappointed with my experience on OLX. I spent a good chunk of my morning uploading a bunch of ads for some stuff I was trying to sell. I even went out of my way to let a guy named Feddi Owen know that the price of one of my items had changed. But instead of being grateful, this guy got all bent out of shape and started accusing me of fraud! Can you believe it?

Anyway, I guess he must have reported me or something, because all of my ads were taken down just a few hours later. I mean, seriously? Do they really expect me to go through all that effort again, just to have it all taken down again? No way, man. I'm not gonna waste my time with these jokers anymore.

Honestly, I think it's pretty pathetic that they would just take down all my ads like that, without even giving me a chance to explain myself. And now that I've deleted my account, I'm gonna make sure all my friends know not to bother with OLX either. It's just not worth the hassle, you know?

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OLX Customer Reviews Overview

OLX is a popular online marketplace that allows users to buy and sell a wide range of products and services. The platform has received a lot of positive reviews from users who appreciate its user-friendly interface, extensive product listings, and reliable customer support.

One of the most significant advantages of OLX is its vast selection of products. Users can find everything from electronics and appliances to clothing and furniture, making it an excellent one-stop-shop for all their shopping needs. The platform also allows users to filter their search results by location, price, and other criteria, making it easy to find exactly what they're looking for.

Another positive aspect of OLX is its user-friendly interface. The website is easy to navigate, and users can quickly create an account, post listings, and communicate with potential buyers or sellers. The platform also offers a mobile app, which makes it even more convenient for users to buy and sell on the go.

OLX also receives high marks for its customer support. The company has a dedicated team of customer service representatives who are available to assist users with any questions or concerns they may have. Additionally, OLX has a robust system in place to protect users from fraud and scams, which is a significant concern for many online shoppers.

Overall, OLX is a reliable and user-friendly online marketplace that offers a vast selection of products and services. With its excellent customer support and fraud protection measures, it's no wonder that so many users have had positive experiences using the platform.
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