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      01-27-2020, 07:45 PM   #23
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I've ordered headlights from him and he asked me to pay as friends and family also but I paid as goods and services. Got tracking info and it came in today. It was a book. Lol. Anyways I've already opened dispute with PayPal to get my 515$ back.

Damn scammer!!!!

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Just got my full refund from Paypal.

So I guess I got I free book. 😂
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      01-27-2020, 08:10 PM   #24
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This is the address and name it came from. He wrote wrong address on purpose but somehow USPS got it delivered to my apt.
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      01-28-2020, 06:46 PM   #25
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Well I just opened my dispute on PayPal. Sorry you guys sent him money unprotected. I told him I would only use PayPal or COD if he wouldn't take either then I won't do business.
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      01-28-2020, 07:08 PM   #26
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Thank you all for sharing these experiences. It was eye opening. Definitely something worthy of a "how to" guide IMO
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      01-28-2020, 07:23 PM   #27
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I hate to say this... but your money is now gone with the wind.

Either the guy is a huge Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh fan... or the name was a tip off.
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      01-28-2020, 08:11 PM   #28
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Admins can see the IP address, but plenty of ways to disguise that, not to mention they will not give you that info unless police get involved.

Again, not trying to kick you while you guys are down, but PLEASE stop paying for things with paypal FnF, or some money app. If you aren't paying cash in person (and knowing where to find them if things go sour), credit card, or paypal for goods and services - then you are immediately just throwing your money away. The only protection is in one of those 3 ways. Any honest seller will have no issue taking payment with one of those, and if someone isn't willing then it is not worth the "deal" you think you are getting because they are just there to scam you.

There will always be people scamming, unfortunately, the best you can do is just be smart with your money.
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      01-28-2020, 08:14 PM   #29
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Lol I opened a PayPal claim since he hasn’t shipped and included the link to this thread. He Just emailed me saying there was a mess up with the label. bryanleeroyce57@gmail.com Is the email he used to contact me.
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      01-28-2020, 11:09 PM   #30
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Hope no one else is serious falling for this and sending money unprotected. He just sent me this on my open case on PayPal

“ Actually U know what. I’m going to give you this refund now because I just closed another deal with a member on the forum for $2,400 via friends and family. I’ll need to be able to transfer that, and with this dispute, I won’t be able to do so. So it’s your (and my) lucky day! Not so lucky for the other guy though
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      01-28-2020, 11:55 PM   #31
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This is the address and name it came from. He wrote wrong address on purpose but somehow USPS got it delivered to my apt.
Probably can look into USPS Mail Fraud claim to help.

https://faq.usps.com/s/article/Mail-Fraud
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      01-29-2020, 12:31 PM   #32
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Talked to PayPal today since he wrote in the dispute that he was scamming others. They escalated the case immediately instead of making me wait. I asked about people who sent friends and family and she said talk to your bank if that’s who you used and tell them what happened. They will recall the payment and PayPal will be forced to reverse the payment back to you.
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Talked to PayPal today since he wrote in the dispute that he was scamming others. They escalated the case immediately instead of making me wait. I asked about people who sent friends and family and she said talk to your bank if that’s who you used and tell them what happened. They will recall the payment and PayPal will be forced to reverse the payment back to you.
I used zelle chase/quick pay
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      01-29-2020, 02:31 PM   #34
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I think I did get my money back by going through my bank and then paypal just closed my ticket.

Thanks for the heads up!!!!!
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      01-29-2020, 03:58 PM   #35
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      01-29-2020, 03:59 PM   #36
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      01-29-2020, 04:05 PM   #37
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So Just curious if anyone has contacted the California PD? That shipping label looks like one you would have printed at the USPS kiosk. It should be able to be traced for a time and date. Therefore the cameras at the post office should show someone making the label at the kiosk during that time.
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So Just curious if anyone has contacted the California PD? That shipping label looks like one you would have printed at the USPS kiosk. It should be able to be traced for a time and date. Therefore the cameras at the post office should show someone making the label at the kiosk during that time.
Doubt CA PD will follow up on something like that. There was a hit and run recently that caused $4,800 of damages on my car and I even had the plates captured on my dashcam but my local PD didn't do sh*t.
Best of luck to the OP though. This scammer can go to hel*
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      01-30-2020, 12:55 PM   #39
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Here is the thing: He actually ships a package, which is the one flaw in his scheme. This means he has a USPS account and the package is linked to it. That USPS account is then linked to however he is paying for it, credit/debit card or PayPal. Even if it is a fake PayPal account, there still needs to be real money coming from somewhere. Unless he has stolen someone's identity and is doing the transactions that way, he can still be caught. I imagine if he was able to do identity theft on that level, he wouldn't be wasting his time on the F30 forums, so something tells me aside from the fact he can't even spell correctly, this guy is not that sophisticated.

I am going to pursue this as far as it goes. I will definitely be in touch with USPS mail fraud, law enforcement, etc.
I was thinking the same thing. Some of the emails we exchanged definitely show he/she isn’t that intelligent. The tracking number sent now shows it’s in transit so when I get it if there’s any information that differs from the label already posted I will share.
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      01-30-2020, 01:12 PM   #40
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Here’s the label information I got. He also tried to put the wrong address but postal lady knows our names and correct address. Inside the box I got some baked flaming hot Cheetos half eaten.
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      01-30-2020, 02:13 PM   #41
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Here’s the label information I got. He also tried to put the wrong address but postal lady knows our names and correct address. Inside the box I got some baked flaming hot Cheetos half eaten.
Yeah the guy is just using random addresses to ship from. After thinking about it, I don't really care anymore. I only lost 225 which isn't the end of the world. I'm going to wipe my hands clean of this.
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      01-30-2020, 02:19 PM   #42
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Yeah the guy is just using random addresses to ship from. After thinking about it, I don't really care anymore. I only lost 225 which isn't the end of the world. I'm going to wipe my hands clean of this.
Luckily I get all my money back, but I feel bad for everyone who doesn’t. Losing $225 is still a tough pill to swallow
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Yeah the guy is just using random addresses to ship from. After thinking about it, I don't really care anymore. I only lost 225 which isn't the end of the world. I'm going to wipe my hands clean of this.
Luckily I get all my money back, but I feel bad for everyone who doesn’t. Losing $225 is still a tough pill to swallow
I lost $1000... I make a good amount of $ a month but $1000 is $1000 lol
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Does anyone else find it ironic that his username is gone with the wind or is it only me lmao
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