19/07/2025
Had a call on Thursday ordering £1300 worth of tyres. I had previously been aware of garages being scammed by paying over the phone, sending someone to collect the tyres then incurring a reverse charge from the merchant services co. Further to prediction of expected over the phone payment which came circa 1/2 hour after the order was placed I offered payment by cash or card upon collection only. Once tyres were on site, attempted to contact supposed customer by phone (no answer) and sent a text (no answer).
The reason for posting this is to give awareness to everyone, whether in business or from a personal perspective. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is… The outcome for us, scammer failed and tyres were returned to our supplier, only loss being a bit of time.
Please make other garages aware.
