eBike demo scam

[Muddyfox]

Trio of electric bike retailers hit in demo scam, Bike Active raided

A trio of electric bike retailers have all been hit by the same scam in the past few months, with a fraudster supplying cloned ID and bank cards for demos.

cyclingindustry.news

 

[Ocsid]

Seems it is prudent to only allow demos to those willing to submit to the dealer taking a "mug shot".
Over 20 years ago I had to for access to military bases, despite having ID documentation.

 

[Woosh]

they should put a GPS tracker on the expensive demo bikes.

 

[Nealh]

Dealers should think about asking for their car keys or expensive mobile phone as security.

 

[RoadieRoger]

Motorcycle Dealers were asking for a Passport to be left with them before you rode their Demo Bike and that was 20 years ago .

 

[Nealh]

Yes a good idea RR or a driving licence.