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Member davixxx
PM:
WTB: 69 Trailing Arms Looking for a set for an upcoming E project.
If you are still interested in the purchase. You can send me an e-mail on davixx025@gmail.com with list of what you are looking to purchase and a phone number to reach you.
Cheers,
David Peterson
United Kingdom
I just got one too, regarding the blue sport seats I've been looking for, he even stole a picture from LA Dismantlers. He said PayPal account down please send moneygram.
so these are scammers on this site? Guess that's not a stretch given anybody can simply join up and start pm'ing.
good to know.
I received one for the 911 muffler I was looking for.I never heard of him before.I think it said he was in the UK.Deleted message.................
David
I got one from this scumbag after posting a WTB on this site. Be aware.
I've gotten 2 PMs from Mr Peterson. Maybe he's got an AMAZING collection of all the rare parts we're looking for?!
Kidding of course.
But he's got a Velvet Green '69S Targa. I've never seen a Velvet Green '69S Targa.
Tom
Quote:
Originally Posted by Troos
That's because it's the only one in the world. Linen interior.
What about johnx?
email: John Pierre <johnxxon@gmail.com>
I was looking for a couple of Weber IDS and he sent me pictures of awesome carbs for 600 pound (he is in UK too) to be paid with moneygram.
I was excited to do the bargain of my life but after a while i went tho his profile and seen that he was registered to the forum the same day i posted the thread and of course never posted or participate to any thread.
Never accept moneygram! have a look at the forum profile of the seller.
I just today received a message from the same David Peterson ( davixx025@gmail.com) scammer from the UK. Here is his email to me:
Hello Joe,
Thanks for writing. Great ! I have a complete original 1970 911S Engine with just 2,000 miles and it's include all MFI parts to make it ready to plug and play. I'm asking £2,500 GBP & £500 GBP for both bumpers and I will be shipping via UPS or FedEx on a 3 - 4 working days delivery and will accept payment via Bank Transfer only. What's your complete shipping address?
Many thanks again and regards,
David
I have a David C..... from UK who is offering a good complete 2.4T MFI engine I was looking for for 2000GBP built in condition........
Parts are very cheap in UK... hope they offering 2.0 aluminum cases still for 500GBP then we should buy them in dozends... ;-)
This same guy just tried to scam me with some "pristine Scheel seats" today. Same MO, Money gram etc. I wish there was some way to catch this person.
I have a "Special Agent" Frank Gibbs from the UK coming through JFK next week with a $1,750,000 draft to hand deliver to me! I will ask him if he knows David C.
These numb nuts can really be insidious when large sums of money are involved. Can we contact any law enforcement officials about this? I too would love to sting these guys.
Gosh.. that note just sends chills up my spine :(Quote:
Originally Posted by MrLegendary
"I'm currently in the office now but will check on the ware-house for the needed item if you are still interested in the purchase. You can send me an e-mail me on rich95556@gmail.com with list of what you are looking to purchase and a phone number to reach you.
Cheers,
Richard Powell
United Kingdom "
Just received this for my WTB ad.
i have mr cameron also emailing ,
I recently had my bank call and ask me if I had authorized a substantial wire from My New York Account Location to some jerk in Alabama. Turns out that someone was able to hack my email account and send a wire request from my email with my perfect signature. When I went into my Google account transaction, it said that I logged in in Nigeria the day before and then New York City for the request. The guy had my signature next to the name it was being wired to in Alabama. I was lucky it was a dumb crook!
Turns out the made me change my password and that was it.
David Cameron is now RichardZ
Karma is a real bitch.
Here's another (lifted from my Pelican private messages.) Needless to say, he got a fairly curt response......
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 0
WTB Tinted window glass for '69 Coupe I need a pair of scratch free side windows for
I can help with parts. Let me know what you are looking to purchase. A phone number I can call you with? E-mail me on kennymorgan993@gmail.com
Cheers,
Kenneth Morgan
Cardiff, United Kingdom.
This guy is clearly African or Indian judging by his grammar and syntax.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Alfonso
Come on guys, even scammer need to make a living!
Seriously, just ask the seller what town he is in and after he replies, tell him that it is indeed a small world because your brother lives less that 5 miles from that town and he would be happy to come by and pay him cash and pick up the item / car etc…..
Last year I received photos of 46mm Webers and a ridiculous price in response to my WTB. His PayPal account was down so needed money order.
I wonder how many members have fallen for the fraud?
RichardZ, or David Dione, or sometimes Frank, answered to my request like this:
(adding pictures taken from a Pelican Parts adv dated 2005)
Hello Andrea,
Thanks for writing. Great ! I have an original 1969 901/10 2.0S Engine
Case in excellent shape and condition, ready to mount on. I'm asking
£650 GBP and I will be shipping via UPS or FedEx on a 3 - 4 working
days delivery and will accept payment via Money Gram as my PayPal is
currently dormant. What's your complete shipping address?
Many thanks again and regards,
David
RichardZ, or David Dione, or sometimes Frank,Giles... answered to my request like this:
"Hello John,
Thanks for writing. Great ! I have an original 911S Chrome luggage rack in excellent shape and condition, ready to mount on. I'm asking 250GBP and I will be shipping via UPS or FedEx on a 3 - 4 working days delivery and will accept payment via Money Gram as my PayPal is currently dormant. What's your complete shipping address?
Many thanks again and regards,
David"
I asked him some pics but nothing at this hour!!!
Clearly this guy below does not live in the UK, or he would have a keyboard with the £ GBP sterling symbol on it and he would use that instead of writing 'GBP'.
Quote:
Originally Posted by 911 SWTARGA
From member RichardZ about my thread : WTB: 67 to 68' front and rear seats Hello All, A good buddy of mine looking for 67'
"Let me know what you are looking to purchase. A phone number I can call you with? E-mail me on ddione434@gmail.com
Cheers,
David Dione
Cardiff, United Kingdom."
He is afraid by nothing !!!!
Regarding my wanted ad here for an early oil tank I too got a Mail from Mrx, or in this case David. What can we do to stop him? If there is anything I can do I will be at service. I have not answered to the Mail yet to "close" the deal.
Here is the Mail I got, same recepy as earlier.
Hello Kjell,
Thanks for writing. Great ! I have an original '65 911 Non Sporto Oil
tank with hole for the oil level sender in excellent shape and
condition, ready to mount on. I'm asking £200 GP and I will be
shipping via UPS or FedEx on a 3 - 4 working days delivery and will
accept payment via Money Gram as my PayPal is currently dormant.
What's your complete shipping address?
Many thanks again and regards,
David
--
Let me know what you are looking to purchase. A phone number I can
call you with? E-mail me on ddione434@gmail.com
Cheers,
David Dione
Cardiff, United Kingdom.
"payment via Money Gram as my PayPal is currently dormant" - At least they make it easy to spot with a classic scammer phrase.
Dear Registry Members:
(Moderator alert): This person responded to my WTB ad with the below message. I had not seen anything about him/her on our forum here, yet at least. However, it looked to me (even being an FNG myself) like scammer script all the way. New user, no other known posts here. But, on Pelican Parts he has been written about quite a bit, identifying him as an obvious scammer and has been banned. Obviously I'm not responding. Please beware....
Originally Posted by richardz
Great ! I can help with your Wanted Ad. You can send me a phone number to call and I will get back to you. E-mail me on pat963465@gmail.com
Cheers,
Patrick Watson
Boston, United Kingdom
Same here. Richardz responded to my WTB ad yesterday :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by SD Swede
USERname of - richardz on this forum name of Patrick Watson from Boston, UK with ZERO posts amazingly has the parts I need. Damn I HATE these scammers. There MUST be a way to stop these scum???
Yes, as soon as someone realize there's a scammer around, ban him immediately from the forum.Quote:
Originally Posted by nvr2mny
We are all posting this infos, but this guy is still here
let's do something about these clowns. what about FS/WTB section for members only?
That's a good idea!Quote:
Originally Posted by UrelferDK
It would be a lesser wide market to trade in...Quote:
Originally Posted by UrelferDK
True, but maybe it would get more people to become members.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lazza911
Good point! It would definitely drive membership.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dezzmo
A while back when I was at a business that did Western Union Moneygrams I got a few of their send money forms...
One guy responded to a WTB listing and offered me rare parts, but he could not send photos of his parts because his camera was "lost"... Imagine that!
Just to screw with the guy I sent an email saying the money was sent with a scan of the Phony Moneygram Form. I said they made a mistake and it was sent to the Western Union office in the next town away from the guy...
I don't understand I gave them cash for you and I have this Western Union receipt... Go Check again!:p
He drove 30 minutes to the Western Union Office three times trying to get his $885...
Then he sends me an email saying "it is not cool to mess with people"
Well Excuuuuse me!
Ahahahahah, that's exactly what I did after reading Chris proposal here: I paid to become a member! But how many would do the same?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dezzmo
I received this today, in response to a WTB notice:
This is a message from richardz at Early 911S Registry ( http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/forum.php ). The Early 911S Registry owners cannot accept any responsibility for the contents of the email.
To email richardz, you can use this online form:
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...member&u=23912
OR, by email:
mailto:frank.giles80@yahoo.ca
This is the message:
Great ! I can help with your Wanted Ad. You can send me a phone number to call and I will get back to you. It's best to e-mail me on pat963465@gmail.com
Cheers,
Patrick Watson
Boston, United Kingdom
Patrick Watson, a new alias...Quote:
Originally Posted by StephenAcworth
This is a message from od77 at Early 911S Registry ( http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/forum.php ). The Early 911S Registry owners cannot accept any responsibility for the contents of the email.
To email od77, you can use this online form:
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...member&u=24642
OR, by email:
mailto:od774138@gmail.com
This is the message:
Hi, I have the required item(s) as listed and you can let me know if you are in need of others. I can call or txt if you don't mind. What's your phone number? E-mail me on od774138@gmail.com
Cheers,
Oscar Davis
United Kingdom.
just got a typical scammer mail from
od77
Hi, I have the required item(s) as listed and you can let me know if you are in need of others. I can call or txt if you don't mind. What's your phone number? E-mail me on od774138@gmail.com
Cheers,
Oscar Davis
United Kingdom
Also got one from Oscar Davis... I wish these scammers a very very sad life... are they so stupid they can't find a decent job instead of scamming people? They are probably really sad people...
Hi, I have the required item(s) as listed and you can let me know if you are in need of others. I can call or txt if you don't mind. What's your phone number? E-mail me on od774138@gmail.com
Cheers,
Oscar Davis
United Kingdom
Hi all,
I placed a wanted add here and elsewhere, and after about A Week i was contacted by Oscar Davis,
Hi, I have the required item(s) as listed and you can let me know if you are in need of others. I can call or txt if you don't mind. What's your phone number? E-mail me on od774138@gmail.com
Cheers,
Oscar Davis
United Kingdom
Ok Peter, see attached photo. I'm asking £200 GBP and I will be
shipping via UPS or FedEx on a 3 - 4 working days delivery and will
accept payment via Money Gram as my PayPal is currently dormant.
What's your complete shipping address?
Many thanks again and regards,
Oscar Davis
I got one from Oscar Davis too...:mad:
And another from Oscar Davis today...
This is the message:
Great ! I can help with your Wanted Ad. You can send me a phone number to call and I will get back to you. It's best to e-mail me on od774138@gmail.com
Cheers,
Oscar Davis
Boston, United Kingdom
Will definitely try this one... love it!
Quote:
Originally Posted by execmalibu
mailto:jimlwis741@gmail.com
This guy contacted me on my WTB thread. Said he had what I wanted and gave me a price. Soon as I asked him any questions he disappeared. It was his first post of course.
He just replied to my WTB as well : jimlwis741@gmail.com
These guys tried to rob me for 2500 paypal bucks
Paypal recovered the funds for me and took over 40 days
here is all the info i have for these guys
for the the search and google bots
maybe help out future buyers.
Carlos Nin
Butzytt@hotmail.com
752 Calle La Paz
Arecibo, PR 00612
Sonny Morales sonnymorales993@gmail.com
Pelican ID mamut ...called himself Stef
Miami FL and Stuttgart
Carlos has been notorious since at least 2007.
Sonny1........banned on Rennlist
May Karma find them.
I just received an email in regards to a WTB I placed a few days ago. Looks like he changed his name to Ian Tillman.
This is a message from od77 at Early 911S Registry ( http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/forum.php ). The Early 911S Registry owners cannot accept any responsibility for the contents of the email.
To email od77, you can use this online form:
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...member&u=24642
OR, by email:
mailto:od774138@gmail.com
This is the message:
"Great ! I can help with your Wanted Ad. You can send me a phone number to call and I will get back to you. It's best to e-mail me on tilmanian@gmail.com
Cheers,
Ian Tillman
Boston, United Kingdom"
He responded to my WTB add too. Same PM, same scam.Quote:
Originally Posted by Euro911
Interesting,
I advertised for a '73 front bumper and got a reply " great I can help you,send me your contact details and I will get back to you"
Don't reckon mate !
name was tillman and yes he was from the UK too , back on 11 July
regards
Bruce
me too!
mailto:od774138@gmail.com
This is the message:
Hi, I'm writing regarding your wanted ad as a good source. Let me know if you are still in the market and a phone number to reach you. E-mail me on bigchriswright@gmail.com
Cheers,
Chris Wright
Blackpool, United Kingdom.
Ditto for me
Another suspect response about a wanted to buy post:
This is the message:
You can e-mail me on thumpsup95@gmail.com with your needs as it will be a pleasure to help. A phone contact to reach you will be great too.
Cheers,
Dennis Carter
Thruxton, Hampshire,
United Kingdom
Just got that email myself.
Here is mine:
This is the message:
You can e-mail me on thumpsup95@gmail.com with your needs as it will be a pleasure to help. A phone contact to reach you will be great too.
Cheers,
Dennis Carter
Thruxton, Hampshire,
United Kingdom
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shaun 69 E
G17
Junior Member
Join Date
Sep 2014
Posts
0
WTB: SWB fuel tank
Let me know via email if you still need the SWB fuel tank.
bobg8791@gmail.com
His response via email was that his Paypal was dormant and would accept funds via wire transfer or Western Union money gram.
you can report these email addresses and events here:Quote:
Originally Posted by 91167coupe
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
according to Google page: http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
Yep, I got an email from this guy too. Pretty damn apparent when they instruct you to contact them only through their email address and not through the boards. I PMd him anyway:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Larryg57
Here's a car a member tried to but dodged a bullet. This is a 1964 Irish Green 356SC Sunroof Coupe.
Bank caught it before the money went through. Turns out the chassis number was no good either.
BEWARE. It is a scam.
The person trying to scam on the Irish Green SR Coupe has morphed the old scam approach. He is placing Craigslist ads around the country for other cars. When you inquire he says" Sorry, I just sold it.... He does not offer you any other cars ..... until you ask if he has any other cars for sale, then he says "Well, I have an old 356, but I have not thought about selling it. Then you are and he are off to the races!
Yes, he gave the wrong name on a deposit transfer that a friend of mine tried to send to him (the bank kicked it back fortunately)
As expected, he says that he works in another state and on receipt of the wire, he will fly to where the car is and meet you....
After the wire kicked back, he gave a "friend's" pay pal address and did not want to take a cash deposit which my friend offered (via the fictional brother" who lives near where the scammer works....
I hope the Ebola does not morph as well as these scammers!
Anyone had any dealings with Justlooking? First post he wanted to trade my 69-71' fenders for 68' fenders. Asked a couple questions and then no response.
One of the most humorous anecdotes...that I can recall reading.Quote:
Originally Posted by execmalibu
It's possible that this engine 6122563 is being 'sold' to me by a scammer Dean LeBlanc (dean4you1@gmail.com). He sent me pics and description that were copied directly from a 2010 Pelican parts classified ad. He is being evasive about providing up to date pics or other proof and wants payment by bank transfer today as he has another 'definite buyer' tomorrow.
The engine was fitted to a red 1972 Targa that Air Motorsport said they sold back to Germany in 2012.
After more than two months of not hearing from this guy I get another weird and rude email from him. About him having a bunch of fenders SWB and LWB. He has one post and already calling this site obscure and all kinds of stuff. Pretty bizarre, I would watch out for future dealings, I will never deal with him.Quote:
Originally Posted by sandbeige911
wired david stefanuti in the uk for 1600.00 for an early solex air cleaner. no tracking, no answer. total bs. later i found that the pics he posted were pulled
off of pelican from someone elses thread.
scumbag put a craigslist ad in the uk.
id say about 90% of the porsche craigslist ads in the uk are scams. beware and good luck
627db is a scammer...
danandstacyg@gmail.com
dan and stacy garcya
answered to my wtb add with pics of an swb in excellent condition ..predicting to parting it out...
Good "heads up" there Franz......Dan and Stacy want to be my friends as well!
Trying to sell me a 68S engine.
http://www.leboncoin.fr/equipement_a...78.htm?ca=12_s
The seller is Berry Kais, he takes the money and doesn't deliver.
See here for a warning:
http://www.leboncoin.fr/collection/756719814.htm?ca=3_s
Erik
Thanks for the warning.
Hi.
Help me. Is thats a new scammer? I do not trust.
Post below.
Copy And paste.
mckellen
Junior Member
Join Date
Oct 2014
Posts
0
70's 911s front bumper. Looking for a 911s front bumper. Do not care state.
Hi,
I still have some parts in stock I can throw your way. Let me have a list of what you are looking to purchase and a phone number to reach you. E-mail me on mckellens75@gmail.com
Cheers,
Ian McKellen
Devon, United Kingdom.
Danandstacey@gmail.com gave me a suspicious reply to my wanted advert last week. He only registered few days before. Anyone else got a msg from him or it might be her !
Sorry, just seen previous post re them ! Scammers so.
Mike Earl at Gmail paypal is dormant etc, etc, etc
In my search for heat exchangers a couple of very recent members have contacted me about selling them to me via pm. They will only take moneygram. The members go by early911t and 3arl38 and became members in late february. If i am wrong I apologize but just be cautious. Smells fishy
Regards
Mitch
You're not wrong. Moneygram = scam 100% of the time
Hey everyone, there's a new scammer out there going by the name Mike Earl. He has been put on blast on pelican and he even contacted me via my WTB ad. Anyways, his email address is earlymike946@gmail.com Apparently he's contacted a ton of people trying to sell parts but he doesn't know the value and it's sending red flags. Best avoid this guy. Just thought I'd mention this since I was contacted by him and from the looks of it he's been trolling on several Porsche forums. Thanks.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...out-there.html
thanks for the heads up, hes just contacted me in reply to my wanted ad,
thanks
Mark
thanks
Me too.
He has contacted me after my WTB ad.
But he has very fair prices....Quote:
Originally Posted by 911 TR 68
Anytime! I just wish these scammers would go back to sites like craigslist, etc and leave our Porsche sites alone. They just ruin it for everyone...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark111
Scam watcher guys -
Read my previous post and remember, If it's TOO good to B Real....... It's NOT.
Go back on this Forum and read the great posts about the "victim" sending photocopies of their "Western Union" transfers
Mike Earl also responded to my WTB post for a LWB fender with a price way too good to be true. Nice of him to suppy the red flag alert that way. Scum bag; I detest thieves.
Speaking of scammers. Should you order anything from Amazon do not employ a 3rd Party Vendor. You have little to no recourse. We use the Amazon Prime service. As it were I ordered some items that qualified for Prime but wanted it a bit faster. The seller charged me "plenty" for the luxury of USPS (a well oiled machine):rolleyes: and the part showed up taking more time than the Prime shipment would have. Contacted Amazon and got the "Sorry Charlie" routine. "They are a 3rd Party Vendor and we have no control over them and their shipping policies."
3rd Party has refused to refund the charges for shipping.
Fraud Vehicles for Sale:
I want to warn people on here that there is a scam artist on the loose trying to sell Porsches that have been previously sold a while ago. Yes we have all seen this in the past but there is a guy currently operating scams with much more elaborate falsified information. I have seen a few scams from what I believe is the same person, all these false vehicles have the same details:
- Pictures of the car from previous cars sold - HERE IS THE BIG DIFFERENCE - he is changing the last digit of the VIN through photoshopping the COA, you therefore can not look up the previous ad and see that is is a scam, there is no Googling the car as it wont show up.
He claims to own a dealership - they are always based in Florida, he will show you a website but it will be a bogus site. Please note that one of these scams there actually was a dealership located at the address furnished but this actual dealer had no affiliation with the fraud.
He has false business licenses, dealer licenses, he will make any document you would like to see. Aparently in Florida you can get these licenses legally and never be in the state. The Florida Police will not help you, the Florida Attorney General will not help and they do not seem to care about this matter at all because they say there is no one nearby to arrest.
HE IS USING A USA BANK ACCOUNT - this is what gets me, due to the Patriot act a holder of a bank account must prove who they are, the banks have allowed this guy to open up multiple bank accounts at multiple banks without proving who he really is. The banks should be at fault for allowing this to happen and should be held responsible.
You can actually call this guy and speak with him, most scams prey on your emotion and greed so you never actually talk with a real person, this guy will talk with you and then yell at you when you do not send the money, he even threatened to sue one of my clients who did not send money when agreed.
He is posing as a dealer that took the car in on trade and he plays dumb on the detail but will forward over most of the info you ask for. Try this, if it is a dealership then chances are someone has a iPhone, you can facetime and get a real time view of the person and the car - if it is a scam then they can not show you the car on live video
A friend of mine "bought" a 68 912 softwindow from this guy, sent him $29,000 and then got home to find someone else raving about being ripped off on the same car. My friend caused a big stink with all banks involved and the police (who were of no help here in California or Florida). The receiving bank was Wells Fargo in Florida (not Western Union or out of country account). The money is now locked up in a Escrow account and my friend is supposed to get it back - luckiest scam victim around.
Today I get this from a client who wants to buy a 67 911S that I already knew about. First picture below is of the actual VIN when I looked at the car a year and a half ago, second picture is of the COA that the scam artist made. Should anyone search VIN# 305688 or 305688S then please know that if it is a red 67S sunroof originally Aga Blue then the car advertised is a scam - the last know ad was on Craigslist in Maine. You can see from the images below that the COA has been modified.
Please be careful, my friend who sent the money for the targa is an astute buyer that has bought hundreds of cars, the scams are getting more elaborate.
Another scam is when they hack into your server, find recent invoices or bills of sale and then they contact your customer from your email account and ask them to change where you send payment. If it sounds fishy then investigate. If it is too good to be true then it is.
Here is this current scam artists website, although it could change to a multitude of various names:
http://www.steelwheelautosale.com/
Here is the payment infor he just sent over, now all of this will change from scam to scam, if you google the address there is a street view of a dealer with the same name, Check further than just a quick look:
Hello again,
As per our conversation here is the payment info :
Bank : US Bank
Account # 1993-7506-5513
Routing # 091000022
Account name AUTOS CONNECTION GROUP INC
We can get as low as a 5% refundable downpayment.
Fax # for payment receipt : 888-462-9913
--
Robert Lewinsky
Sales Manager - Steel Wheels Auto Sales
www.steelwheelautosale.com
sales@steelwheelautosale.com
My advice is to leave cars in FL alone. I won't sell into FL or buy out of FL. I've been involved in a couple of purchases years ago where I learned about the lack of integrity and dishonesty among the populous. When I see ANYTHING for sale there I just turn the page and move on. You can ONLY trust who you know and you are taking serious risks if you do not know your seller.
Here's a really sad story out of Florida:
http://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-m...ica-3-8-a.html
The buyer took a beating on this. He may have been a little naive about things but there was no excuse for the sellers behavior. He took advantage of someone who, in his mind, was an easy "mark" due to geography.
Closer to home:
One of our "friends" sold a pristine "as good as it gets car" to a Floridian who specialized in shakedowns after he gets a car. Fortunately our friend has the wherewithal to step up to the plate and let the guy try his luck in court. The judge threw it out. BUT, it still cost our friend a chunk of money which is why this shyster tries it in the 1st place. He figures that a lot of people will fold up the tent and give in. It wasn't his 1st foray into shaking sellers down. Apparently that came out in discovery.
Florida is famous for a lot of great things but honesty and integrity may not be in the Top 10 and that's too bad. Heck, H & I may not be words we can use anywhere with the advent of on-line auctions and "lists" where ANYONE can sell.
I feel for the straight shooters there who are friends but it is what it is. It was and is the last stop-off and how Miami became Miami in the 70's and 80's.
Tom is absolutely correct about Florida. I lived there for 18 years and that state is crooked as they come, from Governor Skeletor on down. You here stories every night on the news about fake doctors, lawyers, dentists, etc. Scam artists up the wazoo. I would NEVER EVER buy a car there unless it's from people I know.
Quote:
Originally Posted by sithot
Possible new scammer?
I had posted looking for a windshield washer reservoir to pick up at Hershey and got this from a Gary Rauckman:
Greetings!!!
I'm please to inform you that i still have the item in very good mechanical and cosmetic condition, guaranteed to be fully operational.Send me an email if you might still be interested in the purchase.
Regards,
Gary.
My response was to ask him how much...Just received this
Hi Serge,
Thanks for the note. I'm asking for $200 for it including postage to you. What's your complete shipping info?
Regards,
Gary.
and responded
$200??? I don't think so! Plus I said Hershey... http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/..._pg2.htm#item4
His email is: garyrauckman8522@hotmail.com
Anyone here every get an email from him in response to a WTB?
Just got this in response to my WTB for Fuchs:
Hi,
I can help with the required item(s). E-mail me on fosterautos@gmail.com and let me have a contact phone number to reach.
Cheers,
Ian Foster
United Kingdom
Quote:
Originally Posted by Veronica87911
Yes, Ian Foster is a scam too, he tried it with me on my wtb ad for wheels, he even included pictures:
Great ! I have a set of original early 4.5x15
fuchs wheels in excellent shape and condition, ready to mount on. I'm
asking £2,500 GBP and I will be shipping via UPS or FedEx on a 3 - 7
working days delivery and will accept payment via bank transfer only.
What's your complete shipping address?
Many thanks again and regards,
Ian
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...5-715711E80DFC
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...F-03B9F85A37A5
Also beware of another scammer he is Michael Durham and uses e-mail durhamm78@gmail.com.
Fortunately he only got me for $150 for some sunroof parts. The adress for the money gram was Florida
So not photos , no real adress and only money gram, sketchy info ...start away.
Frank
Anyone live near Tarpon Springs Florida ? They scammer Michael Durham when I stupidly sent $150 for sunroof parts ,
Had payment made to Pamela Koster with address of 411 Gulf Rd, Tarpon Springs Fl.
Hope some is close and can drive over and check out the scammers residence ....or his assistant.
Let us know
Thanks
Frank
I think I may have also almost been the unwitting victim of a scammer. In my search for a set of Solex's, I received the following email which is remarkably similar to the one received by MrLegendary on 3-5-2014. To wit:
Thanks for writing. Great ! I have a set of original solex carbs for a
1966 911 in excellent shape and condition as shown in the attached
photos, ready to mount on. I'm asking £2,500 GBP and I will be
shipping via UPS or FedEx on a 3 - 7 working days delivery and will
accept payment via an instant bank transfer. What's your complete
shipping address?
Many thanks again and regards,
David
I wrote back a couple days ago asking for more details, and I have not heard a word. The first thing that raised suspicion was this insistence that payment must be by "instant bank transfer." Who doesn't use Paypal for something like this? If his does respond to my inquiry I will inquire.
Jamie Klein
I am convinced now that my inquiry was in fact a scam. When I asked for further information and whether he had and could include the full pumps, I received the following email and some attached images:
Hi Jamie,
Thanks for writing again. Of course, it's a complete set of original
'66 911 solex carbs with all linkages, bits and pieces with the
butterfly valves moving freely. Also, I also have a NOS Pierburg dual
fuel pumps which is a perfect fit to the setup in excellent shape and
condition as you can see from the photos attached. I'll welcome price
offer as asking price is a bit flexible. Let me know what you are
offering for the carbs and pumps.
Many thanks again and regards,
David
It turns out the images were actually from a Pelican Parts forum in 2010: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...p-nos-oem.html I have instructed Mr. Leslie to refrain from further communication. In the event that you receive an email from a dleslie483@gmail.com, do not respond.
BEWARE!!!
There are all sort's of bad behavior..... Those who try to just take your money and those who take your money and then sell the items to others for a higher price. It's worth reading this link to the 912 board....
http://www.912bbs.org/vb/showthread....2-air-cleaners
After vetting the information from both parties I believe the moderator has blocked the seller from any further postings as well as reinstated the original thread....
Be advised.... He's a user of this forum also ....
In my communications with Mike, however limited, he has always been a forthright, upstanding guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by msark
And good grammar / sentence structure to boot.
I've never met him and have no stake in this except to say that EVERYONE has made a mistake now and then.
Why would anyone try to screw anyone for a set of 912 air cleaners? (Think about it) seriously...
Quote:
Originally Posted by msark
You decided to make this your first post here. :confused:
Do you really think we need to be warned agains one of our own with more than 1000 posts an zero negative feedback?? If you had spent 5 minutes doing research here, you would have discovered this is one of the good-guys in our early 911/912 world.Quote:
Originally Posted by msark
If you had tried, this would have been sorted out instead of this stab in the back..
I read the 912 post you highlighted. At least the guy returned your funds immediately. If you start each day assuming everything will go well you will be unhappy. If you start each day knowing that something will go wrong you will be prepared and just laugh it off.
Quote:
Originally Posted by msark
Scammers have been attacking our WTB ads. You need to be watchful and vigilant in terms of protecting your money and online identity...
What To Do
Know who you’re dealing with.
Try to find a seller’s physical address (not just a P.O. Box) and phone number. With internet phone services and other web-based technologies, it’s tough to tell where someone is calling from. Do an internet search for the company name and website, and look for negative reviews. If you find them, you’ll have to decide if the offer is worth the risk. After all, it’s only a good deal if you actually get a product that works.
Understand that wiring money is like sending cash.
Con artists often insist that people wire money, especially overseas, because it’s nearly impossible to reverse the transaction or trace the money. Don’t wire money to strangers, to sellers who insist on wire transfers for payment, or to anyone who claims to be a relative or family friend in an emergency who wants to keep the request a secret.
Read your monthly statements.
Scammers steal account information and then run up charges or commit crimes in your name. Dishonest merchants bill you for monthly “membership fees” and other goods or services without your authorization. If you see charges you don’t recognize or didn’t okay, contact your bank, card issuer, or other creditor immediately.
What Not To Do
Don’t send money to someone you don’t know.
Not an online seller you’ve never heard of — nor an online love interest who asks for money. It’s best to do business with sites you know and trust. If you buy items through an online auction, consider using an option that provides protection, like a credit card.
If you think you’ve found a good deal, but you aren’t familiar with the company, do some research. Type the company or product name into your favorite search engine with terms like “review,” “complaint” or “scam.” See what comes up – on the first page of results as well as on the later pages.
Never pay fees now for the promise of a big pay-off later — whether it’s for a loan, a job, or a so-called prize.
Don’t agree to deposit a check and wire money back.
No matter how convincing the story. By law, banks have to make funds from deposited checks available within days, but uncovering a fake check can take weeks. You’re responsible for the checks you deposit: If a check turns out to be a fake, you’re responsible for paying back the bank.
Don’t reply to messages asking for personal or financial information.
That goes whether the message comes as an email, a phone call, a text message, or an ad. Don’t click on links or call phone numbers included in the message, either. It’s called phishing. The crooks behind these messages are trying to trick you into revealing sensitive information. If you got a message like this and you are concerned about your account status, call the number on your credit or debit card — or your statement — and check on it.
AND NEVER CLICK ON SUSPICIOUS LINKS
Source: www.onguardonline.gov
And another one...tomssidney@gmail.com
Responded to two different WTB with the exact same response to both ads...
"Hello
let me know if you have any lead or order on your wtb ad, if you're still in the market I can help you out."
Told him politely to "fall on a stick."
tomssidney@gmail.com aka Tom Sidney is working Pelican parts as well.. Scammer ..
Here it goes, the entire email chain...
-------- Original message --------
From: ALCATEL demon <Righteousnessforce@outlook.com>
Date: 9/7/16 3:01 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: Armando Serrano
Subject: hi
Hi
Do you have BOSCH horn12 volts?
I want to buy from you
thanks
-------- Original message --------
From: Armando Serrano
Sent: 08 September 2016 00:02
To: ALCATEL demon
Subject: RE: hi
Who is this???
Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy® Note 4.
-------- Original message --------
On Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 5:07 PM -0700, "ALCATEL demon" <Righteousnessforce@outlook.com> wrote:
I want to buy from you BOSCH Fanfr
Do you like them or not.
-------- Original message --------
From: Armando Serrano
Sent: 08 September 2016 01:01:26
To: ALCATEL demon
Cc: Armando Serrano
Subject: Re: hi
Where are you located, in the United States or in Europe somewhere?
What is your name?
How did you find me?
Are you trying to buy a pair of BOSCH Fanfares from me, or are you offering them to me so I can purchase them?
What is your asking price?
I am a bit confused while reading your email, please clarify.
Thank you
-------- Original message --------
From: ALCATEL demon <Righteousnessforce@outlook.com>
Date: 9/7/16 6:33 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: Armando Serrano
Subject: Re: hi
This is my address/
4283 Express Lane
Suite 459-148
Sarasota, FL 34249
-------- Original message --------
<righteousnessforce@outlook.com> From: ALCATEL demon
Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 6:21 PM
To: Armando Serrano
Subject: Re: hi
My Location / Florida
My name / Abdul Malik Ghulam Muhammad
I want to buy from you BOSCH Horn
I found you here / http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/factory_...fanfaren_horns
BOSCH Sport-Fanfaren Dual-Tone 6v & 12v Electric Horns ...</righteousnessforce@outlook.com>
-------- Original message --------
From: Armando Serrano
Date: 9/7/16 6:33 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: ALCATEL demon <righteousnessforce@outlook.com>
Subject: Re: hi
Hello Abdul, I don't have a single bosch horn for sale. There is one on eBay now, did you see that one?
</righteousnessforce@outlook.com><righteousnessforce@outlook.com>
-------- Original message--------
From: Armando Serrano
Date: 9/7/16 6:44 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: ALCATEL demon <Righteousnessforce@outlook.com>
Subject: RE: hi <strike></strike>
YouuuuuuuMOTHER F.....!!! http://www.advantageservice.net/4283_express_lane_34238.htm
Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy® Note 4.
</righteousnessforce@outlook.com>
-------- Original message--------<righteousnessforce@outlook.com>
From: ALCATEL demon [mailto:Righteousnessforce@outlook.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 7:25 PM
To: Armando Serrano
Subject: Re: hi
What is the matter with you
</righteousnessforce@outlook.com>What's your problem with me?<righteousnessforce@outlook.com>
-------- Original message--------
From: Armando Serrano
Date: 9/7/16 7:28 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: ALCATEL demon <Righteousnessforce@outlook.com>
Subject: RE: hi
WHERE the F... did you GO Abdul?
Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy® Note 4.
</righteousnessforce@outlook.com><righteousnessforce@outlook.com></righteousnessforce@outlook.com><righteousnessforce @outlook.com>PLEASE EXCUSE MY FRENCH... I was a bit upset, could have fell for it as I was trying to be nice.
RELUCTANLY, I DECIDED TO POST THE ENTIRE EMAIL-CHAIN SO YOU CAN GET A BETTER IDEA OF HOW THESE SCAMMERS WORK.
</righteousnessforce@outlook.com><righteousnessforce@outlook.com></righteousnessforce@outlook.com><righteousnessforce@outlook.com></righteousnessforce@outlook.com><righteousnessforce@outlook.com>SELLER'S / BUYER'S BEWARE, DO YOUR 'GOOGLE' and 'BING' SEARCH...</righteousnessforce@outlook.com><righteousnessforce@outlook.com></righteousnessforce@outlook.com><righteousnessforce@outlook.com> :cool: http://www.advantageservice.net/4283_express_lane_34238.htm
</righteousnessforce@outlook.com>
user LaurenLynn has no followed through on the sale of a set of deep 6 wheels.
Taken my money and disappeared.
PayPal or check? Credit card backup for payments is how I prefer to work them. I've used Amex twice to slam the door on deals gone sideways. Took time but it was better than PayPal's "let's wait and see method".
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Another one....
Another one:
"I am clearing out extra spares as well as a couple of abandoned projects waiting to be stripped. Let me know clearly what you are looking to purchase and a contact phone number. I'll check for available spares and get back to you Asap. E-mail me on lidsenltd@gmail.com
Many thanks again and regards,
Shaun Lidsen
USA"
I've always said you can't trust Shauns.
I just got the same one yesterday.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kaleid
This is complete slander and Rick Raes will be held accountable. I sold him a Core Trans at a core price and he had unrealistic expectations of getting a $8,000 fully rebuilt tranmission. I have offered to refund his money if he ships
the transmission back to me. Many users are not on Early S Registry 24 hours a day. I am away for 2 days at the Amelia Island Concours and have been in contact with the seller. All sellers please be cautious when dealing with this buyer
Rick Raes 66S. I have offed him a partial refund if he wants to keep the transmission and a full refund if he wants to ship it back to me. Not sure what else he expects. Sad that people try to slander others like this.
Thanks, Tate
I have deleted my comments. the seller will accept a return.
Another scammer, in my humble opinion:
HI Rob,
Thanks for getting back. I apologize for the late response as I have
been very busy with work but yes, I have a genuine Porsche 911 engine
mount console. This mount is used to support engines in 1966-1973
Porsche 911s. It is in nice condition as shown in the photos, with no
rust or dents.
Porsche part number is: 901.115.014.04
I'm asking $300 and happy to arrange delivery via USPS or Greyhound to
your door step and would acknowledge payment via Money Gram since my
PayPal is still not up and running. What's your complete shipping
address?
Many thanks again and regards,
Michael
When I offered to send him a cashier's check (I wasn't really going to do it!), I asked for his address. Here's what I got back:
Hi Rob,
Thanks for getting back. I'll prepare to pack the part ready to ship
out. Meanwhile, I will prefer a Money Gram payment in lieu of a
cashier's check. Let me know where to ship and I will provide details
for payment via Money Gram.
Many thanks again and regards,
Roger
I forgot to tell him that last time he emailed me, his name was "Michael" - LOL! Here's the blokes email, so watch out for him: rogerthat243@gmail.com
And another: freemann
Well, I have a whole lot of parts stashed in the ware-house and it's time to let them go. Used and brand new. Write me a message on freemann615@gmail.com including a list of items you're looking to acquire from the market as well as a good phone number.
Thanks,
Michael Freeman
I got the same email on Pelican from Alvarado
Well, I have a whole lot of parts stashed in the ware-house and it's time to let them go. Used and brand new. Write me a message on grega2146@gmail.com including a list of items you're looking to acquire from the market as well as a good phone number.
Thanks,
Greg Alvarado
USA
Crawfordsville, Indiana USA.
Ditto.
Ditto.
Username - Pebbles
Name - Peter Pebbles
Location - Crawfordsville, IN
Email - pebblespeter@gmail.com
I have a want ad up, and he responded with an email through the registry, then just straight emails. His message was this:
Well, I have a whole lot of parts stashed in the ware-house and it's time to let them go. Used and brand new. Write me a message on pebblespeter@gmail.com including a list of items you're looking to acquire from the market as well as a good phone number.
Thanks,
Peter Pebbles
USA
He offered me 14" fuchs (perfect) for $600 and Early sport recaro seats for $1200, with tilt brackets, in excellent condition. He wanted to ship greyhound, to my door(!) and use a bank transfer, but was OK with paypal...
I got the exact same email from Peter Pebbles. Since he just registered with the forum I deleted his email right away, did not even respond.
BEWARE!!! I WAS SCAMMED BY COURTNEY KRAN HEGLER ON 03/29/2017...
Attachment 422567
LOST $1,900 to THE SCAMMER by purchasing his 100% Totally Purposely Misrepresented as a 'Rebuilt 914-6 ZF LSD Gearbox'. Advertized at www.TheSamba.com
+ another $160 paid to European Autowerke to fetch the oil leaking gearbox at the FedEx Redmond Distribution Facility (a 2.5 hour drive) while responding to a "HazMat" situation
+ another $361 paid to European Autowerke for the so-called 914-6 Gearbox Inspection)
+ another $123 paid to FedEx for Shipping Fees (from Maryland to Seattle, WA)
+ another $500+ in air-fair, rental car, etc. (round-trip LAX to Seattle, WA)
My total lost thus far, $3,044 and unfortunately I'm not just quite done with this guy yet...
After being lied to by Courtney Kran Hegler from the very beginning (said name was Gary Scharf), I decided enough was enough and I'm now going after this bastard!
You can see all the dirt I'm finding on this guy and the pages on my site which I have dedicated in his honor. I'm pissed!!! :mad:
The gearing as advertised, not present, ALL "VW" gears, no "PORSCHE" gears here either...
Attachment 422560
A 'dime-a-dozen' 914-4 worthless differential, no ZF LSD here!
Attachment 422561
Attachment 422562
Attachment 422563
Attachment 422565
Nothing rebuilt here, all worn out parts...
Attachment 422566
There are concerns with what appears to be tampering with the gearbox serial number...
Attachment 422559
Attachment 422564
This guy Courtney Kran Hegler appears to be scamming people for years at several forums, does it for a living??? Unreal!!!!
I wanted to share with the board my experience and sound the alert, Courtney uses many, many aka's. If anyone has had a run-in with Courtney Kran Hegler in the past, I sure would like to know about it. AJSERRANO@MSN.COM
Thank you.
Attachment 422569
PS: Got him banned from The Samba forum
Quote:
Originally Posted by
[SIZE=3
Armando,
Honest questions: Why did you trust him and why didn't you have it inspected first?
Frank, he's good, trust me.
I spoke with Courtney over the phone several times (first introduced himself to me as 'Gary'), answered right away, said all the right things, confirmed to me both flanges moving in the same direction (LSD), and on and on an on...
I'm telling you and everyone else, he is GOOD, and a GREAT PATHOLOGICAL LIAR TOO!!!
Hard to read, but you'll get the jest of it. Court cases filed against Courtney Karn Hegler in the Maryland court system.
Some cases are now closed, but two or three remain open, active, even from as far back as 2005!
Attachment 422570
Judgments filed against defendant Courtney Karn Hegler, as you can see, he's pissed off a lot of other people in that jurisdiction.
He has satisfied 2 out of the 7 listed.
Attachment 422571
Courtney Karn Hegler charged with 'THEFT', one amount below $500. Goes to show where his mindset lives at...
Attachment 422572
CRIMINAL SYSTEM: THEFT: $300 PLUS VALUE...
Attachment 422573
CRIMINAL SYSTEM: THEFT: LESS $500 VALUE...
Attachment 422574
Judgment in the amount of $1,122.27. I'm contacting the plaintiff and see what if anything he has done to try and collect.
Attachment 422575
A failure to appear...
Attachment 422576
How do you think he gets in so much trouble? But keeps getting it caught in the zipper. LOL
This photo was posted by one of his other 'victims' on another forum. Pulled down from his wife social media public page.
Attachment 422577
Someone has to do something about this scammer and I'm contacting EVERYONE and ALL INTERESTED AUTHORITIES I CAN THINK OF
Several years ago I helped to take down "DECORMYEYES.COM" contacting the NY City Attorney's office, etc. Google search DECOR MY EYES REVIEWS
and I'm not going to stop with this guy Courtney. Not going to happen! I'M RELENTLESS... :cool:
Remind me to never piss you off.
Go get em.
Kurt Pomerleau (Sir Turd) up in BC knows what it's like to have someone hunt him down. He's now serving time.
got an offer for all my parts on my WTB (RS ducktail, ....) list, that I published here in march.
Peter Pietz offered me that he found every part of my list and will send me these for 1000 USD shipped. Paypal F@F and Greyhound to my door.
Don´t ask me where this transatlatic Greyhound bus route is, btw.
peterpietr@gmail.com
I just received this and the provided pictures were perfect:
Thanks for writing. Great! I have an original 911 LWB right rear bumper in excellent shape and condition, ready to mount on. I'm asking $350 and happy to arrange delivery via USPS or Greyhound to your door step and would acknowledge payment via Money Gram since my PayPal is still not up and running. What's your complete shipping address?
Many thanks again and regards,
Tom
Beautiful pictures and the same pictures found on Ebay
Beware!! Reed911s@gmail.com
Thanks for writing. Great! I have an original 911 LWB right rear bumper in excellent shape and condition, ready to mount on. I'm asking $350 and happy to arrange delivery via USPS or Greyhound to your door step and would acknowledge payment via Money Gram since my PayPal is still not up and running. What's your complete shipping address?
Many thanks again and regards,
Tom
B
I was totally scamed by this Bob Long of Fairfield, Connecticut via an eBay listing. Seller ID rhlhubris1
Here is his discription in the add.
Porsche 911 LWB left rear bumper 1969-73: no rust, minor repairable dents, not even visible, PayPal , cash, bank check. Buyer pays shipping . Please call Bob at 203-291-9299 with questions
Here is the listing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/282644711930...&ul_noapp=true
This is what I received.
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There is a large 2" rust hole. In the support bracket. When I called Bob he told me he did not feel that is was misrepresented and he was not going to refund any money.
He has several active listings on eBay now. I highly recommend staying away.
did you consummate the deal outside of ebay ?
Unfortunately yes. ��
...and that is probably a good motivation and why the Seller was (I'm guessing) cooperative in going outside of the eBay/PayPal Buyer's protection umbrella. Thank you for sharing.
His eBay name isn’t too reassuring:
“Hubris often indicates a loss of contact with reality and an overestimation of one's own competence, accomplishments or capabilities.”
Buyer's Beware...
Once again, we're at the start of the holiday season, scammer's activity and creative-minds intensify during this time in hopes to catch those with money to spend.
As we all heard many times before; "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". (meaning it probably isn't true).
That said, sometimes we get lucky--- a risk we take on fishing expeditions... :cool:
Indeed - 'tis that time of year I suppose. I got an email from a newly registered user today saying "I have those parts you need and others if you make me a list". You'll have to pardon me if I don't trip all over myself to reply to that.
If you check his reviews out of 9 reviews 3 are negative reviews. Not a good sign.
I bought a 72/73 S MFI induction system (less pump) from the seller in question in Fairfield, Ct a few years ago. Transaction was via The Samba. He was a bit optimistic with his description of the throttle body linkage resistance, but I planned on rebuilding the TBs so that didn't matter to me. I asked lots of questions and requested lots of pics. He was most willing to provide the information I requested, and we talked on the phone at length.He sent me everything we talked about, it was packed well, and fairly priced for hard-to-find MFI parts. Bottom Line:I was happy with my transaction. Having said that, I applied due diligence and left very little to chance.
Too much CSI, NCIS
Lets keep it to what the Registry and this thread is about.
Giving a "heads up" to those that try to pull the wool over our eyes in our special little world.
Mark
This is a response to an ad I ran for widened Fuchs wheels. I've already written it off thanks to Chuck and Peter.:D Note his membership date 12.28.2017 which is 3 days after I ran the ad. :rolleyes:
This is a message from jim33 at Early 911S Registry ( http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/forum.php ). The Early 911S Registry owners cannot accept any responsibility for the contents of the email.
To email jim33, you can use this online form:
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...member&u=35370
OR, by email:
mailto:gibbs0980@gmail.com
This is the message:
Yes. I have these parts and could check for other parts if you make a list to gibbs0980@gmail.com
A working phone number will be great too.
Regards,
Michael Gibbs
USA
Attachment 453214Hello!
I have got an offer on my «901/05 engine Wanted « ad. It is engine 67model 901/05 909810 and I can have it for $10000 and it is complete running and correct spec....
He has bought the grey rusty 68 911 on samba and wants to part it out. He is from NJ and can crate and ship, no prob.....
Too good to be tru...?
Attachment 453216Michael Gibbs is now John Howard, be aware!! This is the mail I got from him.
EMAIL SENT BY SCAMMER REGARDING A 'WTB' AD I PLACED ON THIS BOARD...
See here also http://www.lamborghini-talk.com/vbfo...scammer-163538 and here http://www.trapshooters.com/threads/...scammer.359641. You get the idea...
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This is a message from vcat at Early 911S Registry ( http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/forum.php ). The Early 911S Registry owners cannot accept any responsibility for the contents of the email.
To email vcat, you can use this online form:
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...member&u=31261
OR, by email:
mailto:robcvtflyer@gmail.com
This is the message:
Hi,
Emailing about your AD .Please contact Mike on mkjubirt900@gmail.com regarding your request . He is located in Nashville TN 37013 USA and can arrange shipping. I Purchased items from him and they arrived in TOP condition.
Thanks
vcat is rubbish
This is a message from vcat at Early 911S Registry ( http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/forum.php ). The Early 911S Registry owners cannot accept any responsibility for the contents of the email.
To email vcat, you can use this online form:
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...member&u=31261
OR, by email:
mailto:robcvtflyer@gmail.com
This is the message:
Hi,
Emailing about your AD .Please contact Mike on mkjubirt900@gmail.com regarding your request . He is located in Nashville TN 37013 USA and can arrange shipping. I Purchased items from him and they arrived in TOP condition.
Thanks
The other day I had class with an FBI special agent and I asked the question about internet crimes and I brought up our little community and how occasionally someone gets scammed. He basically told me that it is hard to prosecute these crimes (we already know that) but that the FBI has a website they use which the people that have been scammed can go to and input information on the scammer (bank accounts, emails, user names, phone numbers, etc). So, basically the information gets put into this website and the way it was explained to me is that it uses an algorithim to track how much that person has scammed others and once it hits a certain dollar amount they will actually start looking into it. Anyways, the website is www.ic3.gov I'm not saying this will be a quick fix by any means, but it will give some empowerment to victims that have been scammed knowing that they can potentially get these scammers brought to justice someday.
Seb
Mr Robbert Liberty, active with various add on this form (for sale section) is an unreliable seller. I bought some center caps from him and paid with PayPal. He never did send the package and is unavailable to comment.
Is it possible to remove him from this normally very reliable forum?
^^^^I have PM'd Rliberty...
This guy was pretty stupid. Had a couple ads...one for deep sixes and one for an aircleaner. Offered up the aircleaner, but no price or pics. I emailed him asking for pics and a price. He simply stole the pics from other board members' FS ads and emailed them to me...asking $650 (previous member's ad was for $925). I called him out (pretty obvious he was trying to scam), asking for a picture of the item with his phone next to it showing date and time. I and looked back at his ads and I guess he was already banned.
His response...
bugbusnet bugbusnet
11:34 AM (13 minutes ago)
to me
Who banned me ?
I'm for real and if you too are serious and not a scam, try and first
me a deposit inside my PayPal account, if you can do this I will be
glad to take any pics and send to you.
Yeah right. My response...
"Sure, I'll send you $1000 and you can send me the difference after shipping costs."
I was tempted to send him a dollar, but he gets an F for ingenuity.
Watch out guys...they are everywhere.
Scammers and unscrupulous sellers are the reason I try to always reply on the original for sale post that I received the part offered and it was as advertised. This lets others know that the seller can be trusted. I suggest that we all do the same.
P.S. I guess the flip side is that it lets sellers know that you are a serious buyer, so it works both ways.
Here is another scam number to be aware of +1 (707) 341-4842. Responded to my wanted ad for running engines and has just sent me photos of random engines off the internet saying they are his. Be aware.
That area code is from The North Bay in the SF Bay Area. The same area code as an infamous scammer that has been cheating people for 5 decades that I know of. Did he give you his name?Quote:
Originally Posted by 1967Porsche
Regards
Jim
I don't remember not sending any center caps? Can you remind me of this transaction? If I made a mistake I can send you a set. I have plenty.
I have great history and have never had any issues.
Thanks!
Robert Liberty
rliberty@911sportscars.com
502.533.4996
Does anybody knows Robert Liberty? He advertises several parts on this forum. He is unreliable. He does not send the parts and is inconsistent with his emails. Promising to take care of the problem but nothing happens.
Another scammer....calls himself Floyd, wants to be your "bro" and "buddy" and asks you communicate via text message.
His phone number is 662.912.6028. His paypal account is florchai456@gmail.com
Says he's located in Texas at 76367.
I should have been warned for two reasons; 1) he wanted me to take a screen shot of the paypal payment and message to him, 2) he called me bro and buddy several times.
Odd I thought but, oh well. I was excited to buy the straps, no bargain, price was fair.
So I thought about it a little while (after PayPal payment) and decided to cancel the deal. I asked he refund the money, he said "ok just a sec"
And that my friends is the last I heard from him!!!
I broke my own rule......if your gut tells you something's up, walk away.
Scamming attempt by Ricky Toro. Contacted me about a set of Fuchs wheels he had that matched a WTB post I have up, told me to email him directly. He sent me 4 decent photos of the wheels, when I asked for pictures of the date and part #’s he sent me a few blurry pictures of a completely different set of wheels. Between these two emails he sent me two messages asking for my address and how I wanted to pay so he could “ship immediately”. I requested more photos of the date codes on all 4 wheels because they were blurry, his response was “ That's how my Phone camera is Even if I take one hundred photos with my phone that's how it will be shown.”
Beware if any member receives a message from him, happy to share photos of said wheels (nothing matched a reverse image search) and his too good to be true asking price.
ESR username: Ricky Toro
Email: tororicky40@gmail.com
In the days of old when the country was expanding west and "religious zealots" came to save the indigenous folk, Indians were sold decks of cards as "Bibles" by the less scrupulous pioneers. :mad:
I also received a PM from Ricky Toro saying he has my Gearbox 901/0 101 167 and it is in perfect condition. He joined yesterday so I assumed a scammer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinlesposito
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Breazeale
Jim
Are you referring to "Wayne Kriger (SP?")? He has gone by numerous names over the years... He is a historically infamous scammer.... I am told that Wayne changed his name several times over the years.
I purchased 3 Speedsters from him in in the 90s. He said that he would carefully pack the cars for transport over the coming days.... I thought he was going to fall out of his chair when I told him ( after paying him for the cars via a wire transfer ) that my transporter from South Carolina was in the adjacent parking lot and that we were going to load the cars then and there ....
Best C
Another Scammer responding to a 'Wanted' ad.
youngcheng111@hotmail.com
Robert Liberty (aka rliberty) is not a trustworthy seller. I paid $140 for a rear view mirror that came in with a cracked ball joint housing. For months, he promised to send me a replacement or refund me. He has done neither. I'd would thread with caution in dealing with this seller.
I'm going to take care of this guy. I am sure I have another mirror. I'm just trying to find the right one for his 72. In addition, i have had a number of family issues with my nephew and son.
This is a hobby...not a business. Between my full time job, raising 4 kids, 2 nephews, and dealing with a few major issues associated with my 13 year old nephew and my 20 year old son I've been buried.
I'm sure this $140 mirror is a huge detriment to the overall performance to his 911. Don't get me wrong, i owe him a mirror. I missed that it was cracked in the socket where it connects to the stem. I believe it is still tight and probably works just fine. But I will make it right.
It funny. I have had two complaints in all the years dealing with Pelican and Early S. Those two complaints were for the two cheapest items I've ever sold. And i have sold some pretty expensive junk here.
Sorry for the inconvenience. I'll get it squared away soon.
Robert isn’t a scammer. Sometimes people mis a defect on a part and then life gets in the way.
I would have not gone down this path had you been more honest with your promises. You keep telling me you're going to ship me a replacement in a few days and nothing happens. I was not even pestering you about it. I would follow up a month later and get the same promise. This has been ongoing since Jan mind you and I was starting to feel like you hope I would just go away. In the meantime, you're actively selling parts on forums. The mirror does not fit snuggly and would lose its position every time I hit a bump. It's annoying to have to constantly adjust it. It doesn't matter if the part was $140. What matters to me is the seller's integrity. I will not be holding my breath for a replacement.Quote:
Originally Posted by rliberty
I never said Robert was a scammer. I just question his integrity. It's not right to give someone excuses for 8 months and yet actively sell parts.Quote:
Originally Posted by mepstein
Just let us know when you two work things out.Quote:
Originally Posted by duckytran
I actually told a scammer that (per his request) I had sent the Western Union Transfer to a neighboring town (25 miles away). He said he went to the town and there was no WU transfer.
I then got a WU transmittal doc. Filled it out (never sent it) and scanned it to him. He went to the neighboring town again and wrote me that he was becoming quite frustrated that there was no transfer.
We ended up exchanging emails with escalating tones when I finally told him that I had not and would not transfer to him or anyone else via WU.
He was pissed! He told me that I had casued him to drive almot 100 miles (back and forth 2 x)....
I guess:
1- it's not nice to Scam a Scammer...!
2...being a professional scammer can be expensive and time consuming....!
It's been over 1 month and I have not received a single message from Robert Liberty. I'll cut my loss and move on.Quote:
Originally Posted by 72targa
Seller has been banned following no response to rectify the situation.Quote:
Originally Posted by duckytran
Just wanted to post an update on the famous Kurt Pomerleau aka dr911 aka Fuchs Wheel Company aka many other identities, he's been scamming people everywhere and posing as a US parts dealer when he has no legitimate business in the US and not paying obviously any taxes here:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...e-scammed.html
He has gotten a new PO Box in Bellingham, WA at the US Post Office which he calls on his website his "US warehouse", and is now getting his parts from Bellingham Porsche using stolen money from Porsche owners of course. The only way to stop this guy is to complain to Porsche that they are supplying parts to a known criminal and hopefully stop the flow of parts. If anyone can help send a complain email to the parts manager it would be greatly appreciated:
Kemaar James
(360) 734 – 5230 main
kjames@rogerjobs.com
I'll try to make a long story short, but had a very unpleasant run-in with a customer. His name is Robert (Robbie) Baldassari and he approached mid-May me on Facebook Marketplace to buy two NLA Corbeau seats. Asked to knock off a couple hundred bucks, ($500 shipped) etc. I said I'd meet him in the middle ($600 shipped when seats were $300 ea + shipping).
Several days later, replies, asks to add two other items to the shipment, I reply for the new price ($800 shipped), he says he will take them and asks me for my paypal info - this was May 30 (after many days of back and forth).
I follow up the next day, and he says he's not sure he can make the $800 work. Then he messages and says he can do $675 shipped. I follow up again, and say I'll do $700 shipped to make it happen asap.
A day later he replies and asks if I have an RSR style bumper as well. I reply nope, just the items and price we agreed on. Days go by, I follow up, no reply. A week goes by, I follow up, no reply. TWO WEEKS go by, and he finally replies and says he's not sure about the car project anymore. Then he asks for my cell number, which I usually don't do, but did. He calls, we talk and work out the deal. He calls two more times that day, in quick succession for other questions about parts. He agrees to send paypal and does so on Saturday, June 17.
He calls me to see where the shipment is at on Wed, and I let him know I thought I had a box, but had to go to Uhaul and get one, his seats and other parts will ship tomorrow, Thurs the 22nd or Fri the 23rd. I apologize for the delay, he says it's no problem.
I am home with my daughter (who I only get 50% of the time so I value that time, and Robbie starts calling at 7:30pm. I don't answer as it is late in the evening and I'm spending time with my daughter - he calls 4 more times by 9:30. Then, at 10:30pm, he calls TEN TIMES in as quick a succession as he can. Over just a couple minutes. At that point, I blocked his number. We had been messaging on facebook, and had each other's emails from paypal, so no problem in continuing to communicate that way.
A minute after his last 10:30pm phone call, he files a claim with paypal, saying he never expects to receive his goods, yadda yadda.
His seats went out the next morning, he received them on Tuesday, never replied to the information I submitted to paypal. After the seats and parts were delivered I updated the claim and asked him to drop it. A few days later he did.
Next, he files an unauthorized charge through his bank with the card he used. I submitted photographic evidence of the box sitting on his porch (thank you UPS) and paypal dropped that claim too.
So, long story short - he was a high maintenance customer needing to change the order more than once, asking many questions about parts I didn't have or have advertised, and then once he had my number (IMO) abused the privilege and became abusive, then tried TWICE to get the product as well as his money back.
Be aware when dealing with this person. He lives in Tennessee, but has a 570 area code.
I received this PM from Macronbill - assume its a scam?
Hi, trust this meets you. My uncle's is tearing apart his 911, he's also putting some crucial parts up for sale.
You can reach him with details of your search at corpmacron(at)gmail.com or 816 430-6501
Cheers,
Seems like there's more of that going around.
Thanks for the notice both here and via PM. My research indicated that this was spamming and/or a possible scam. The issue has been dealt with. Moving these posts to the Scammer thread.
maybe there should be limit of post before people can either post something for sale or message other person.
Jushua,
You need to posts 10 times before you can send and receive PM's...
We don't allow sale negotiations on the board, it's all done through PM's.
So, it's seems we have that part somewhat covered....
The rest is up to you, with as much help and notices as we can give.
But as Peter has always said: Buyer (and seller) beware...
In addition, I appreciate both forum participants who provided notice to me of a potential issue. Initially, all looked okay but upon further review, not so much. Gotta be diligent when it comes to any potential financial transactions as well as info sharing. Trust your gut.
I know that it's not so easy and for sure not possible but it would be great if somehow buyer and seller can be covered by escrow...
Still people should really be aware at all time
A possibility…Quote:
Originally Posted by Joshua3m
https://www.escrow.com/cars
Receiving spam for every WTB thread started.
Probably a scammer.
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Hummmm...I also received one today
Glen Porsche Audi Dealer plate frame
If you don't mind me asking you to Contact Arthur Thomas, He has a Glen Porsche Audi Dealer plate frame for sale in mint condition. Here's his email mcarthurthomas@outlook.com
feraripeter1 - Removed
Great, Thanks Chuck
I too may have been a target similar to the above. I was contacted by a supposed ESR member about a WTB ad I had placed directing me to a third party who had what I was looking for. I was instructed to Paypal F&F to this third party's wife's PP account. F&F isn't covered by PP's fraud coverage. Red flag. Third party could not provide a picture of the subject WTB part.
This has become a severe problem over on Pelican, scammers know every trick in the book and more. Pretty much can’t post a WTB ad.
Scammer: =zdet]hello i do have this Front hood for 69-73 911 contact me at thankfulalways780 at aol dot com thanks in advance. Joined yesterday.
I 've contated this day by thankfulalways780 for a Bosch glass !!!
Me too, he had borh of the parts I am looking for!
zdet is now gone. Set up an ID just to spam people with PMs. Always remember to be vigilant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Speedster911
zdet was definitely a scammer, replied to my WTB Ad yesterday. Appreciate you guys being on top of this situation.