Well folks, I am so pissed I am ready to go to jail pissed. I bought the motor from a guy on the forums, deadlystealthwrx. From the way he cleaned everything up, it looked like it was brand new. Once I took it to my machine shop to have the Crower cams installed, we started noticing some things...No headwork, and water in the heads. After that we took off the heads to see if there was in fact any forged pistons or sleeves, and there was just stock ej20 pistons, stock cylinders, stock everything, except with rust and sludge. My machine shop said that this looked like a "Katrina" motor, and at this point, I realize that I just got owned completely by a scammer. He is still selling things on the NASIOC forums, and for me this is just unreal. I am waiting to see if he will call me back, and if there could possibly be an explaination for this ****. I am so pissed, because I feel so stupid. Scammed out of $3,400. I am going to get my damn money back, in one way or another.

Check out what I was supposed to get...http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=933490

This is what I got instead, lmk if you see any brand new heads with a p&p or CP forged pistons...
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b17/9vapors/DSC00750.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b17/9vapors/DSC00742.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b17/9vapors/DSC00733.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b17/9vapors/DSC00732.jpg

ohhhhhh man... That is messed up! I really hope you get this sorted!. That is BS. :mad:

That is horrible. I have had such good luck...so far. Things like this make me very nervous!

:eek: goddamn!!!!! not much else to say..........

hope you get this squared away and good luck......hope that mofoo chokes on something today

that's just so BOOTY!!

damn sorry to hear about that. That is seriously messed up. This should be stickied!

Is that even a 2.2 block? Looks like an ej205?? Wow dude... sorry to hear this.

have you been able to contact the seller? Wondering what their story is?! That's real shaddy!! :furious:

:furious: :furious: :furious: i hate scammers!!!!!!!! man all these scammer threads latley have made me reluctant to purchase anything in the classified so far. Hopefully you'll be able to resolve this.

interesting...this guy is local to me, and he didn't want to help me out with some clutch work when he said he's been working on subaru's for years...

May god have mercy on his soul =(

^kick his ass seabass

hope you get your money back, thats messed up

****. If that isn't blatant, deliberate scamming - I don't know what is.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=972069&page=3&pp=25

apparently...the seller was scammed also, not totally his fault

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=972069&page=3&pp=25

apparently...the seller was scammed also, not totally his fault


So he pawns off the scam on someone else? Thats even more f'ed up.

So he pawns off the scam on someone else? Thats even more f'ed up.

Here is a quote from that thread, looks like it's not his fault:

"Well thanks for everyones support, he actually callled and he is cutting me a check immediately. Amazingly, this isn't his fault and in fact he was scammed. I guess he had the engine shipped to me right from the machine shop. He called and was extremely apoligetic, it seems that he is a stand up guy after all. Sorry for any upset it caused, and I will have something else in no time."

So he pawns off the scam on someone else? Thats even more f'ed up.

not everyone that buys a block, takes it apart to double check the pistons, rods, and sleeves...just something to think about.

not everyone that buys a block, takes it apart to double check the pistons, rods, and sleeves...just something to think about.
lol... well they should. if it's as important as a block, it's your duty to make sure it's fine.

lol... well they should. if it's as important as a block, it's your duty to make sure it's fine.

I agree... People need to KNOW what they are selling.

Well I can kind of see how this happen.. I sold a brand new cell phone on ebay only to have the person claim I scammed them cause the camera part didn't work. I offered to have it fixed but she never bothered to email me back.

I'm just glad this is getting worked out.. I was about to tell 9vapor to pick me up on the way to this guys house to nicely pick up his block or money.

Bringing this back because he hasn't sent me a check yet. He has told me that it was sent, then that he cancelled it and sent it next day, but he didn't remember the tracking number. Take note, and learn from my mistake, now I have to figure out how to sue this guy to get my money back. He is stupid because I have his address and information. One way or another, I will get it back...

call ur credit card company or however u payed for it.. if u payed money order/cash ur kinda screwed.

call ur credit card company or however u payed for it.. if u payed money order/cash ur kinda screwed.

Paid with a Certified check in Feb.

this guy sucks

man, hope you get your dough back.
seems like there are more and more people getting scammed lately. jeez!

where is he located? i would be down to make a collections trip with you.

This is such a load.. I feel for you. Do something about it, whatever you can.. just get your money back.

lol sorry man ****

Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill

Wow, if he was in Texas, I would have gone with you to kill kill kill

T.vo

nuhga is a friend of his you might want to talk to him and see if he can help you out.

He's probably one of the scammers bilking the Katrina Disaster Relief Funds too. I think he needs a military style blanket party.
How did he ship it to you?

I think there is a guy with different username on Clubwrx.net selling the ****. WOW! I want that motor cuz waterproof.........

Paid with a Certified check in Feb.
That means he committed mail fraud, I THINK. That's pretty serious actually.

3,400 or his life, its that simple

Im not a 'friend' but i have sold my ej205 to him. he drove from georgia to columbus to pick up/ get the motor installed on his car. He did get my motor install'ed on his car from someone I know.
He has been very responsive so far.
he paid me 500$ with cash, others by check. Check did bounce out and returned to me. However, he has been paying me back through paypal.
He just told me that he sold his tranny and waiting for payment and he will send me the rest. I'll let you guys know how it turns out asap.
sorry to hear about your motor =[ have you tried calling him ?

Im not a 'friend' but i have sold my ej205 to him. he drove from georgia to columbus to pick up/ get the motor installed on his car. He did get my motor install'ed on his car from someone I know.
He has been very responsive so far.
he paid me 500$ with cash, others by check. Check did bounce out and returned to me. However, he has been paying me back through paypal.
He just told me that he sold his tranny and waiting for payment and he will send me the rest. I'll let you guys know how it turns out asap.
sorry to hear about your motor =[ have you tried calling him ?

I have been calling him regularly, leaving messages and doing all that I can from here. I have been sympathetic to his BS, and for the most part, being really understanding. The motor I got is probably yours. The thing is that if he told me that he was trying to get the money together and paid me back what he could, I wouldn't care, but he tells me that the check is in the mail. I wait for about a week then call him and ask again, then he tells me I don't know, I will cancel it and send it again express. Then nothing again. I don't think he realizes what he is getting into...

bump to stay on top and prevent anyone else from being scammed by him.

I'm having problems with this guy as well, I can always cancel my paypal/cc though

I was promised a tracking number a week ago and haven't got shat - I'll be calling him again today :furious:

thank god this didnt happen to me, i would already be at his front door. goodluck, i hope you get your money back, i know how pissed i would be if i were you.

Im not a 'friend' but i have sold my ej205 to him. he drove from georgia to columbus to pick up/ get the motor installed on his car. He did get my motor install'ed on his car from someone I know.
He has been very responsive so far.
he paid me 500$ with cash, others by check. Check did bounce out and returned to me. However, he has been paying me back through paypal.
He just told me that he sold his tranny and waiting for payment and he will send me the rest. I'll let you guys know how it turns out asap.
sorry to hear about your motor =[ have you tried calling him ?

Sounds like he is paying you with money from selling other people crappy parts...I see a set of headlights posted that he scammed someone on, this engine and I hate to see what the guy that bought his trans gets...

Sounds like he is paying you with money from selling other people crappy parts...I see a set of headlights posted that he scammed someone on, this engine and I hate to see what the guy that bought his trans gets...

Exactly, all take note. Bump for everyone else again...

Sue this ****.. seriously. That'll get him moving. Show NO mercy man...

Sue this ****.. seriously. That'll get him moving. Show NO mercy man...

Working on it all now...

I left him a voice mail a bit ago. If I don't hear back soon I'll call my CC and cancel payment.

I left him a voice mail a bit ago. If I don't hear back soon I'll call my CC and cancel payment.

I wouldn't even wait for his call....judged by the way he is treating everyone else I wouldn't even mess around. Cancel it asap. Good luck to everyone else. I hate to see this stuff happen on here :(

Contact the FBI/internet fraud unit see if they can help.
In the way this transaction went it looks fraud;he can go to jail for that
good luck in get your money back.

Tenaz

the guy is definitely deadly and stealthy

Seeing as you have his name and address, contact his local Police Dept, ask for internet crime investigations, and report it. They will send someone knocking on his door. I know, because I got scammed by someone from Minnesota, sold me a McIntosh amp on Ebay & disappeared after payment, still chasing him tho. The police went to his job and he told them he want to work things out but never did. I will contact the Police Dept again soon.

$3400!!! buy a plane ticket, pack a ski mask/duct tape, buy a crowbar at the local hardware store near his house. :devil:

i can only lead the horse to water :lol:

of course i'm only playing y'all :D

Hey PM me that ******** info (phone#, address, ect.) I am resonably close to TN and can probably get a group of people together to make a trip to his house.

**** man! that sucks, good luck.

Bump for more people to read...

I feel sick for you. My best for your situation.

bump becuase 9vapors needs to get compensated!

I still haven't heard back from him today. I know Paypal/CC gives you 30 days so I'll wait until tomorrow before cancellation. I'd like to give him a last chance to make things right but if not I'll just get the money back.

Bump to the top.

I was scammed by another guy around the same area 2 years ago for around 1700 bucks for parts and cash, I wonder if its the same guy with a differant name, I really hope you get this guy.

Tristan

What's this guys addy?
I was scammed by him also. we are supose to be doing an ECU swap my EcuTek for his + Cabb AP and 2 weeks later I'm still sithout a car. All I have is a number and address to a company that I think doesn't exsist.
I want my ECU or this guy to go DOWN!

Paypal is nothing if he has no money in his bank account, just a FYI. As far as credit card goes, not much help there either, as you DID authorize the transaction, and Paypal will tell them they are just a third party, so they cannot be penalized by your CC company. Sorry, been there, been screwed. Paypal Sucks.

wow dude i would be driving there to beat some ***

good luck i hate scammers

If you pay for something via CC and it never shows up the CC company fights it out for you to my knowledge...

Did you use Amex? they are the only one who REALLY protect the cardholder, thats why merchants HATE them. Most Visas & MC tell you too bad if you DID initiate the transaction and it was through a third party (like western union, paypal, etc)

Don't get me wrong, if you have a good protection package, thats good. My Chase MC was not that good when I got screwed for $1275.00 on eBay.

sorry bout your prob with this guy.hope you fiind him and permantly take his a** out... bump to keeping this thread alive to help others be warned!..

I've been trying to call this guy all night and only getting busy signal. I sucks being screwed like this. My loss isn't quite as bad, but a heavy loss to me none the less

has his name been added to the list of scammers yet?

Hey man sorry about your loss but im in Tn for another two weeks soif you need and extra help..... ;)

i think that there names, address and phone numbers need to be put up on the forum. But only when there is a definate scam occuring.

Apart from naming and shaming them, they will get constantly harrassed and this may help as a deterent??

Prank Call Time!!!!

the number I have is 662-397-4350
but like I said it hasn't worked all night

update: the guys phone number is now disconected

damn ,that is weak. I hope someone will curb him for the trouble he caused.

I can't believe he disconnected his number. My blood is boiling. There is so much I want to say and so much info that I want to disclose to all, but I am not going to as we are trying to handle this legally. I hope everyone stays tuned, you too "John Allen" because I know you are reading this.

If you need an attorney to write him a letter, let me know and I can send one out today if you fax me the info.

I am going to try to get money back through Paypal and the CC company first.... wtf this is horse***** !

Scammers need to all Die.. shoot um with the glock.

Bump for good luck with this. Sooner or later his BS is going to catch up to him.......

I can't believe he disconnected his number. My blood is boiling. There is so much I want to say and so much info that I want to disclose to all, but I am not going to as we are trying to handle this legally. I hope everyone stays tuned, you too "John Allen" because I know you are reading this.

Fck legal man. Road trip. Pick me up on the way down. I'm willing to be we can have your money or money's worth of parts by Monday morning. Sorry but $3400.00 is way too much for me to sit on my hands waiting for the legal system to work.

/bump

If you need an attorney to write him a letter, let me know and I can send one out today if you fax me the info.

Well he claims his brother is an attorney, and I am sure that he is still reading what we post, so if it doesn't have any weight behind it, I am pretty sure he won't care. Thanks for trying to help though. We will see what the police and FBI internet crime bureau will do, we have plenty of evidence, and they already said that the addresses that we provided them with are valid, so they won't have to much trouble tracking him down. Just contact me and send me my money John Allen.

his brother being an attorney won't do squat when he has so many people filing complaints against him with the PD...except that he won't need a public defender :rolleyes: you should gather all the other guys he's screwed on this board and coordinate efforts to both the FBI and PD. also, if you paid through the postal system, i believe you can also file a complaint with the local post office and they will investigate. it is mail fraud and a federal offense.

I'd rather just get what I paid for... as promised in writing and verbally.

its up to you man, but experience says that in cases like this, the only thing that works is pressure and using all the tools available to you increases the odds in your favor that the scammer will make good on his promise. you can see through all the various people scammed, lied to, delivered bad goods, etc. that this seller is a engaging in some serious bad acts. but hey, if you believe he'll make good to you, more power to you. some people believe in santa, as well :confused:

I'm not believing he will do so - I just said that is all I want... without this hassle :(

Yeah well, I am out $3,400, another guy is out $1000. Don't be stupid man, he disconnected his phone, he is a scammer. Cancel whatever you have to, or you will be another victim. I wanted things to be easy too, and I gave him the opportunity to make them that way, he chose to be a thief.

damn.. messed up...

good luck...sorry to hear that

I sent 2160 out and got nothin in return...

I sent 2160 out and got nothin in return...
Thomez, 3 of us already got the ball moving against him, if you want to be included PM me. The more the better with someone like this as it might make the FBI move a little faster.

all, if you have any of his contact info, including address, let me know. i live in memphis and he is a local (supposedly). he's had stuff shipped to different addresses, not just in memphis, but in mississippi as well. if it is northern mississippi, he's only about an hour away from memphis. i'll see what i can do.

bump, just to spread the word!

I just read this whole thing! What a ****ing lowlife scumbag. You are correct in taking legal actions and keeping his information private- I wish you the best of luck.

I hate scammers

man that is f'ed up. I hope you guys get some resolve from this.

nothing yet

I still have no contact from him or parts.

Nothing here either.

This should be stickied. Death to scammers. :mad:

wow. i've trusted and was patients for him but now he disconnected his phone.. plus all these ppl getting scamed. i guess im one of you guys too.

i sold ej205 to him.. he came and picked it up from the shop.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=901739
he still owes me 900$... please sign me up for whatever you guys are doing to get money back

Sue him. That's fraud by definition.

Sue him. That's fraud by definition.
We have to find him first. Disconnected phone numbers and phony addresses make himt hard to track down. If anyone here has ever met him or has any other information, then please contact either 9vapors or I. We are doing what we can but it is very frustrating. Seems to be a dead end everywhere we look.

bump for this great community sticking together agains people trying to mess this thing up

Scammers are hoping you would get tired and quit your efforts, DO NOT GIVE IN!

I really hope this gets resolved.

if you want to get his address we could get together and go down to his place this summer. will break his fu..... neck. i have done it before. let me know. he will get it too soon or later.

9Vapors-

You should post this guys address on here. I'm sure that anything that may happen as a result is just karma biting this guy in the ass. Obviously posting his phone number caused him to change his number because he was harassed so bad.

Ever seen American History X? I think a good old fashioned curb stomp would do the trick. (no racist connotation here)

Good luck dealing with this *******, he deserves to be crippled for the rest of his life.

746 Ford Ave
Guntown MS 38849
[he signed for it at this addy, it is supposedly where he works]

and the one he gave another guy he scammed was...

John Allen (Allen may be his middle name)
8480 w poplar ave
Memphis TN, 38138

any word?

Im not a 'friend' but i have sold my ej205 to him. he drove from georgia to columbus to pick up/ get the motor installed on his car. He did get my motor install'ed on his car from someone I know.
He has been very responsive so far.
he paid me 500$ with cash, others by check. Check did bounce out and returned to me. However, he has been paying me back through paypal.
He just told me that he sold his tranny and waiting for payment and he will send me the rest. I'll let you guys know how it turns out asap.
sorry to hear about your motor =[ have you tried calling him ?

Does your friend have a name or any info on the guy?

http://www.peoplefinders.com/

gather all the info you have on him and look for common names or addresses

bump, 9vaps whats the word on this?

I want to vomit from this......I am SOOOO sorry about this guys.

Let start a fund raiser for these guys.....give us your paypal addresses and ill send you 5 dollars.....seriously
Mike....

yeah... what ever happened with this?

I am still working with the police. But this type of thing takes a while. I will keep things updated periodically.

Bump for nothing yet, still waiting on the FBI, Local Police and the White Collar Crime guys to proceed.

Bump this up. Sorry to hear bro, that is just terrible. I'll def. throw in gas money to track his ass down. I hope you get your money back.

thanks for everyone's support!

Bump...Get this guy...I hate scammers!

god i just read all 5 pages and i feel for you guys bad, please keep trying to catch this POS.

Same here, I just all 5 pages!
Keep on this bastards ass! This is BULL!!

nothing yet...

sucks man sorry to hear that ;[

BUMP to keep it up...this guy is unbelievable

bump for resolution

this contributed to me selling my car... I kind of just got a fak it attitude about it

bump for a road trip!

Hmmm, think he is back under a new screen name, everyone beware. More info to come! :(

What
a
punk.

Hope you track him down bro. I'm in MA, so if he's here, I'll lend a hand! Or a first! Or two hands... OR TWO FISTS!

OR TWO HANDS AND TWO FISTS!!!..... wait a minute...

thank god this didnt happen to me, i would already be at his front door. goodluck, i hope you get your money back, i know how pissed i would be if i were you.


I have read this entire thread, and I MUST say, that this is VERY bad advice.

Show up at his door?

What if the f$cker has a .50 cal rifle? Or an AR-15?

Is this really worth A) Your life or B) Going to priosn over?

Seriously, persue legal action immediately.

Don't be a dipstick and get hurt or injure him!

This thread would CERTAINLY be all the evidence needed to prove you were the assailant.


Also: What means was it shipped by?

If it was not shipped the USPS, that's NOT mail fraud. It's just fraud. Internet fraud, perhaps as well.

Do you have PROOF that this is the motor he sold you? I.E., photos he emailed, or a signed document with the vin/serial number of the motor?

If you do, this is an open and shut case.

Contact your local attorney general, and see what recourse you have. This guy is likely to have a history of ripping folks off.

If all else fails, think of this as an expensive course in the school of life.

Kharma will bite that crook badly. It always happens! :furious:

SOTC

^The thing with karma is, some people might not wanna wait till he's 85 dying a slow death.

:)

Hopefully it's biting him now....

Bump for the new screen name....

if a dozen wrx's showed up at his house....do you think he would **** himself?.... you dont even have to do bodily harm...once he realized that this many people know where he's at etc. i dont think he would want to keep you angry...im also up for a road trip.....

BUMP...Just in case he's here...he knows he's not forgotten about

BUMP...Just in case he's here...he knows he's not forgotten about
Not sure if he is here right now, or will be again, but his new screen name is eddie1982. Be sure to compare eddie's car to deadlystealthwrx's, and notice his new fmic, yeah I probably paid for that...

Start here if you are bored, and see how we all came to this conclusion, which led to a phone call where I confirmed it was him. He has a very distinct voice...
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=14531606#post14531606

Nice engine, man, I'll swap you a Forrresterrr STi full of Columbian marching powder for it!

Nice engine, man, I'll swap you a Forrresterrr STi full of Columbian marching powder for it!

Lol, even though I am pissed, I am l:lol:ling

so this is the dumbass that is trying to import a fsti?

so this is the dumbass that is trying to import a fsti?

not anymore...

Vapors - have you contacted the japanese importer just to see the off chance he was really buying that car? You may get more information out of them if this is all real.

Vapors - have you contacted the japanese importer just to see the off chance he was really buying that car? You may get more information out of them if this is all real.

by the time we are done, I will know more about him that he knows about himself. We are all gathering info, and yup, we are contacting them all. If they won't give us the info, they will to the authorities that are involved, trust me... :devil:

all you guys dealing with this dude eddie, deadlystealth, whatever - post his info here - if he is in the memphis area, i live here, and have a friend in the fbi who may be able to help out...gottarex - you pm'd me, but i tried pm'ing you back and your inbox was full. where exactly did you ship your volks?

the dirtbag got 214$ from me for sideskirt which he has yet send too, hopefully paypal will give me back the money.

by the time we are done, I will know more about him that he knows about himself. We are all gathering info, and yup, we are contacting them all. If they won't give us the info, they will to the authorities that are involved, trust me... :devil:
I must commend you on the "professionalism" you've exhibited throughout this entire ordeal.

Although I know it's far from being over, you have really done everything right. I hope you get your money back.

Theives will get theirs in the end.

I must commend you on the "professionalism" you've exhibited throughout this entire ordeal.

Although I know it's far from being over, you have really done everything right. I hope you get your money back.

Theives will get theirs in the end.

Thanks, it has taken a lot to keep it at this level. I am a former Marine, who was in Intel, and worked for the NSA. I haven't even started to tap those resources yet...

This really sucks. Bump and good luck getting your money back.

Thanks, it has taken a lot to keep it at this level. I am a former Marine, who was in Intel, and worked for the NSA. I haven't even started to tap those resources yet...

Light up his house for a little "fire mission"

Good luck man.

Matt

what's his info???? like i told you guys, i'm in the memphis area...

what's his info???? like i told you guys, i'm in the memphis area...

I put in the other thread...

which one?

which one?

This one, you just posted in it, lol...
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1037411

+1



Ignorant mob mentality. Are you retarded? Judging by the use of 4-5 ellipses (there should only be three "...") I will venture that, yes my friend, you are retarded.

If you weren't involved, stay out of it. Further recourse from uninvolved parties is only going to hinder things. It seems like things are going the right direction, don't attempt to deter that. To the OP, I wish you the best and hopefully things are resolved well.

Thanks, we are trying to handle it in a way that might actually benefit us and the community, not make things worse, or end up getting in trouble ourselves. Trust me, I would like to go down there and break his back and stomp his guts out, but that is not the real world we live in. It will be just as satisfying to have him put behind bars, and to get my money back.

i wish u the best,man. he'll get his when the time is right.

bump to keep this fresh.

i think he also scammed someone for jdm projectors also a few months ago????

damn, I feel for ya man. Hope you get ur money back from that scammer, which i noticed is very similar to mine. :huh:
Deadlystealthwrx was it? I'd like to make it clear that I, DeadlyWRX, am not the scandalise money hungry bastard scammer that takes adavantages of good honest members who trusts the others to comply and fulfill fully to obligations agreed upon before. :mad:

Once again, hope you get ur money back.

i think he also scammed someone for jdm projectors also a few months ago????

Yup, he sure did...

all you guys dealing with this dude eddie, deadlystealth, whatever - post his info here - if he is in the memphis area, i live here, and have a friend in the fbi who may be able to help out...gottarex - you pm'd me, but i tried pm'ing you back and your inbox was full. where exactly did you ship your volks?

Anthony, I PMed you bro. This foooker is going down :furious:

where's he at, me and some military comrades will pay him a visit

it's just strange, this guy had stuffed shipped to an address in memphis, and it was a local shopping center, and then gottarex had stuff shipped to columbus - where exactly is this guy?

got me for 500.00 greenbacks two weeks ago for that hood..first time i get ripped and its a big shot to the groin and pocketbook...hopefully everything gets resolved and he gets whats coming to him..if anyone has advice for me feel free to drop it on me-thanks

it's just strange, this guy had stuffed shipped to an address in memphis, and it was a local shopping center, and then gottarex had stuff shipped to columbus - where exactly is this guy?

Well he's just around the area. That phone number I gave you should lead you to whoever the account is under. He also had work done at Top Speed, some alky kit installed in his WRX. They would probably know the guy.
Also if you happen to come up or see this car anywhere, shoot him for us will ya, I mean literally :rolleyes: .

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j91/eddie1982_2006/jon14.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j91/eddie1982_2006/jon6.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j91/eddie1982_2006/jon17.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j91/eddie1982_2006/jon16.jpg

i'll be on the watch.........

Well he's just around the area. That phone number I gave you should lead you to whoever the account is under. He also had work done at Top Speed, some alky kit installed in his WRX. They would probably know the guy.
Also if you happen to come up or see this car anywhere, shoot him for us will ya, I mean literally :rolleyes: .

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j91/eddie1982_2006/jon14.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j91/eddie1982_2006/jon6.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j91/eddie1982_2006/jon17.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j91/eddie1982_2006/jon16.jpg

Isn't that eddie1982's car?

Isn't that eddie1982's car?

YES, same guy. He registered back on NASIOC to SCAM some more guys :furious: .

I see now. I actually went through the whole thread. What a scum bag. Good luck guys.

I got scammed by this guy too and just realized it today. Heres my thread to explain how:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=14545394#post14545394

I hope this guy gets whats comin to him

i just read everything and I am so sorry about all of this guys. It really sucks that there are people out there that act like this. Keep it legal and you will get him. I am very happy to see that none of you have tried to approach him in person. If he is willing to steal all of this stuff, God only knows what he is willing to to do keep it! Good luck!

I have still not got anything back and Paypal was not helpful. I thought they would be.

I'm out over 2k. Let me know what I can do to help a legal case.

I have still not got anything back and Paypal was not helpful. I thought they would be.

I'm out over 2k. Let me know what I can do to help a legal case.

Hey man. PM me and I'll send you some info

Wow, i read everyones threads and i hope all of this gets resolved one way or another.

wow wow wow... there are a LOT of people in this.

guys in charge - post this on
www.memphisracingscene.com
and
www.tractionoptional.com
local car group forums in the memphis/upper mississippi area

Wow...Wow!!

Ironic... Stealth hasen't even chimed in.... :lol: What a looser.....
I cannot believe this guy.... unfortionatly, I think that NASIOC should have a sellers registration requirement..... I know that it would be extremely tough...
People would be safer... I sell sometimes on NASIOC.. It would be a good thing..
Name, address, PPL account with verification ect...

Bump to keep everyone aware....

Please check people's join dates and posts/threads before you make a purchase from someone. If you have second thoughts it may be for a reason....

Just read all this and what a shame.

Any more info on this?? This guy really needs to pay.

His name is John/Josh Kellum. This is the same guy who ran the Inception scam last year:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=724836

I also found some info on what may be his current address here:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=14692174#post14692174

Thanks, it has taken a lot to keep it at this level. I am a former Marine, who was in Intel, and worked for the NSA. I haven't even started to tap those resources yet...


No such thing as a "former" Marine....Marine.


Good luck with this....pm me if ya need any help....

No such thing as a "former" Marine....Marine.


Good luck with this....pm me if ya need any help....

Haha, you are right, once a Marine always a Marine...

Thanks for everyones help, concern, kind comments etc. We have all decided not to post all that we know about this guy, but trust it is enough that the authorities involved really don't have to do too much. We have all pooled our info of giant proportions, and it has been submitted to authorities that are working on it now. Once we hear some news, so will all of you... :)

any updates?

damnit i read all 8 pages and didnt see a fairy tale ending! i hope u get this guy, but even if u dont im sure you scared this guy enough for him to straighten up and stop scamming...dont feel at a complete loss if it goes cold(which im sure it wont)....you have informed, educated, and protected many nasioc members from this

so sorry... I would track that Mother F***** down :mad:

bump-ity

damnit i read all 8 pages and didnt see a fairy tale ending! i hope u get this guy, but even if u dont im sure you scared this guy enough for him to straighten up and stop scamming...dont feel at a complete loss if it goes cold(which im sure it wont)....you have informed, educated, and protected many nasioc members from this


i was looking forward to somebody getting their money back after 8 pages

Hey I was reading through my new modified mag and found this
http://www.modifiedcartrader.com/findVehicle/listingDetail.asp?directID=4601&txt=2002_Subaru_Impreza%20WRX_FOR_SALE

I swear that looks like the car

Hey I was reading through my new modified mag and found this
http://www.modifiedcartrader.com/findVehicle/listingDetail.asp?directID=4601&txt=2002_Subaru_Impreza%20WRX_FOR_SALE

I swear that looks like the car


this is the phone number
Seller Phone Number
662-889-1356

Area code 662 is in the state or region of Mississippi.

Thats definetely the car...and "my" hood :(

was the info given to the police?

Bump for more info on this.....

Hey I was reading through my new modified mag and found this
http://www.modifiedcartrader.com/findVehicle/listingDetail.asp?directID=4601&txt=2002_Subaru_Impreza%20WRX_FOR_SALE

I swear that looks like the car

Damm that should be the perfect oportunity to get this guy caught.

somebody get this guy now

i was looking forward to somebody getting their money back after 8 pages

me too.
:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

dammmmn no updates 5 days later >:o

For all those who were scammed by this guy..some of you may have already recieved an email regarding the matter. Just an idea, but lets try to keep the information passed along to us, to ourselves. You never know who may be lurking on the boards reading all about this. Our best chance is to stay ahead of this a**hole and not to give away any more information to him. The less he knows the better chance we have of getting some satisfaction.

good luck guys

You catch him the state can take everything for him for damages until you all are paid back. Save all of the sales/transaction recepts and nail his a$$ to a wall. Good luck.

I hope police can catch him.
Paypal says: " If the guy is going to use his acount again, he has to pay the amounts to paypal everybody want´s back!"
What a great deal! :(
I do not understand, that paypal or eBay can´t refund from their bankaccounts or creditcards, as they do charge us the provision for the sold items or charge money for transactions!
It must be possible to get the money back, how can it be that there are all details for paypal and they do nothing?!?! :(

I hope police can catch him.
Paypal says: " If the guy is going to use his acount again, he has to pay the amounts to paypal everybody want´s back!"
What a great deal! :(
I do not understand, that paypal or eBay can´t refund from their bankaccounts or creditcards, as they do charge us the provision for the sold items or charge money for transactions!
It must be possible to get the money back, how can it be that there are all details for paypal and they do nothing?!?! :(


Off topic ---- Paypal is a scam....Their dispute/resolution crap sucks.

Off topic ---- Paypal is a scam....Their dispute/resolution crap sucks.

Actually it is on topic!

Yes, PayPal is the world's largest scam artist.

"deadlyfastwrx" boy pales in comparison.

I have had 130 + eBay sales and purchases.

I have had about 50 Audiogon.com sales.

I have 100% feedback on audiogon and eBay (I was even a power seller for a while!), but when I have had to deal with paypal (an eBay company, mind you), they have ALWAYS had some loophole to deny me my funds.

I was almost defrauded of a Rolex watch I sold on eBay to a gentleman in Italy. Customs in Italy "delayed" the package, and he filed a dispute with his credit card thinking I'd stiffed him out of the watch.

PayPoo debited the money from my account, even though I had receipts, and scans of the shipping label, etc. and RETURN RECEIPT with a postage endorsement on it from the post office. (USPS does not provide internet trackable shipping to Italy.)

Three weeks later, the guy received the Rolex. I received a SIGNED return receipt. So he had a full refund, and my watch.

I sent paypal a copy of the return receipt, and received an email claiming that the dispute was closed, and that PayPal hade made their final decision.

I emailed them about twenty times, explaining that I had LEGAL PROOF that the package was accepted by the purchaser INCLUDING an email from him, admitting that he had the watch in his posession!

I received an email saying "...we are sorry, but this dispute has been closed, and the appeal can not be considered."

Luckily, the guy in Italy must have had a concience, because he Western Unioned me the loot after another month or two.

Talk about sewating bullets! This is only one of the many HORRENDOUS problems I have had with paypal.

What is this contributing to the post, you might ask???

HERE IS WHAT I HAVE LEARNED about safely buying/selling with paypal:

1) If buying with paypal: Make sure your balance is ZERO dollars, and then pay with your credit card. If you make a non-ebay purchase, and receive shoddy goods, they will rule in THE SELLER's favor! Using a credit card allows you to file with the credit card company, who makes paypoo their bitch, and give you the money back. (This is why paypal always asks you to pay via your checking account! They offer you "buyer protection up to 1000 dollars," every time, and ask if you are SURE you want to use your card instead of checking account.) That way, when you buy a fossilized turd in a box advertised as a prehistoric Brontosaurus bone, payay can say "we do not guarantee the item, only its RECEIPT." If you get non-working brakes on Nasioc, for instance, paypoo only cares that you got brakes. They rule in the seller's favor.

B: AGAIN: ALWAYS PAY WITH A CREDIT CARD ON PAYPAL! ! ! PERIOD. If you use checking, you're as good a screwed if you get faulty goods.


2) A: If SELLING with paypal: ALWAYS ship to the "confirmed" address ONLY, unless the receiver has PERFECT feedback on eBay, Nasioc, etc., and has been established for many years with MANY feedbacks. NEVER ship to someone with low feedback's alternate address. Period. Paypal won't cover you if you do. In fact, if they have no feedback, ask for a POSTAL money order. You can cash it at the post office, even on Saturday. Many sellers are anxious for immediate payment, which is why paypoo is a mega-monster company now. When in doubt, don't accept PayPal (ESPECIALLY from overseas buyers!)

B: Always use a shipping service that provides INTERNET TRACKABLE tracking. It is PayPal policy. (Actually, it's one of about 1000 "policies.") No tracking number? You lose! When and if you ship overseas, ONLY USE a courier that provides INSURED, internet trackable shipping! (UPS, FedEx, etc.) If you don't, you are giving the package away.

C: If you receive a "pending" payment, or e-check via paypal, DON'T mail the package until 10 days after the transaction is "complete." If you ship the package 1st, they can cancel the check, and keep your goodies.

D: AGAIN: When in doubt, ask for a US Postal money order, especially for overseas/foreign buyers.

Paypal can be great if you need to pay quickly, or sell in a hurry. But BEWARE! They are not in it for YOUR protection. If they refunded every buyer for a blown turbo, fake Gucci purse, or rusty tongue ring, they would go out of business! THAT is why they push you to use your confirmed bank account rather than your credit card.

The only people on earth who can push paypal around are the CREDIT CARD companies! (Why do you think they are getting into the credit card business now? lol) "Pay with your paypal credit card." "Buyer protection." It's all one big scam if you don't get what you ordered.

Saab on the Cobb

Off topic ---- Paypal is a scam....Their dispute/resolution crap sucks.

Actually it is on topic!

Yes, PayPal is the world's largest scam artist.

"deadlyfastwrx" boy pales in comparison.

I have had 130 + eBay sales and purchases.

I have had about 50 Audiogon.com sales.

I have 100% feedback on audiogon and eBay (I was even a power seller for a while!), but when I have had to deal with paypal (an eBay company, mind you), they have ALWAYS had some loophole to deny me my funds.

I was almost defrauded of a Rolex watch I sold on eBay to a gentleman in Italy. Customs in Italy "delayed" the package, and he filed a dispute with his credit card thinking I'd stiffed him out of the watch.

PayPoo debited the money from my account, even though I had receipts, and scans of the shipping label, etc. and RETURN RECEIPT with a postage endorsement on it from the post office. (USPS does not provide internet trackable shipping to Italy.)

Three weeks later, the guy received the Rolex. I received a SIGNED return receipt. So he had a full refund, and my watch.

I sent paypal a copy of the return receipt, and received an email claiming that the dispute was closed, and that PayPal hade made their final decision.

I emailed them about twenty times, explaining that I had LEGAL PROOF that the package was accepted by the purchaser INCLUDING an email from him, admitting that he had the watch in his posession!

I received an email saying "...we are sorry, but this dispute has been closed, and the appeal can not be considered."

Luckily, the guy in Italy must have had a concience, because he Western Unioned me the loot after another month or two.

Talk about sewating bullets! This is only one of the many HORRENDOUS problems I have had with paypal.

What is this contributing to the post, you might ask???

HERE IS WHAT I HAVE LEARNED about safely buying/selling with paypal:

1) If buying with paypal: Make sure your balance is ZERO dollars, and then pay with your credit card. If you make a non-ebay purchase, and receive shoddy goods, they will rule in THE SELLER's favor! Using a credit card allows you to file with the credit card company, who makes paypoo their bitch, and give you the money back. (This is why paypal always asks you to pay via your checking account! They offer you "buyer protection up to 1000 dollars," every time, and ask if you are SURE you want to use your card instead of checking account.) That way, when you buy a fossilized turd in a box advertised as a prehistoric Brontosaurus bone, payay can say "we do not guarantee the item, only its RECEIPT." If you get non-working brakes on Nasioc, for instance, paypoo only cares that you got brakes. They rule in the seller's favor.

B: AGAIN: ALWAYS PAY WITH A CREDIT CARD ON PAYPAL! ! ! PERIOD. If you use checking, you're as good a screwed if you get faulty goods.


2) A: If SELLING with paypal: ALWAYS ship to the "confirmed" address ONLY, unless the receiver has PERFECT feedback on eBay, Nasioc, etc., and has been established for many years with MANY feedbacks. NEVER ship to someone with low feedback's alternate address. Period. Paypal won't cover you if you do. In fact, if they have no feedback, ask for a POSTAL money order. You can cash it at the post office, even on Saturday. Many sellers are anxious for immediate payment, which is why paypoo is a mega-monster company now. When in doubt, don't accept PayPal (ESPECIALLY from overseas buyers!)

B: Always use a shipping service that provides INTERNET TRACKABLE tracking. It is PayPal policy. (Actually, it's one of about 1000 "policies.") No tracking number? You lose! When and if you ship overseas, ONLY USE a courier that provides INSURED, internet trackable shipping! (UPS, FedEx, etc.) If you don't, you are giving the package away.

C: If you receive a "pending" payment, or e-check via paypal, DON'T mail the package until 10 days after the transaction is "complete." If you ship the package 1st, they can cancel the check, and keep your goodies.

D: AGAIN: When in doubt, ask for a US Postal money order, especially for overseas/foreign buyers.

Paypal can be great if you need to pay quickly, or sell in a hurry. But BEWARE! They are not in it for YOUR protection. If they refunded every buyer for a blown turbo, fake Gucci purse, or rusty tongue ring, they would go out of business! THAT is why they push you to use your confirmed bank account rather than your credit card.

The only people on earth who can push paypal around are the CREDIT CARD companies! (Why do you think they are getting into the credit card business now? lol) "Pay with your paypal credit card." "Buyer protection." It's all one big scam if you don't get what you ordered.

Saab on the Cobb

that was wierd! And now I can't even edit one to get rid of it! ???

:rolleyes:

*suscribed* hope this gets taken care of

That's why I always use credit. Only thing Paypal helps is giving me a way to pay people using a credit card and a receipt I can keep in my email account.

Don't use PayPal as a means to protect use credit they will protect...

I hope someone gets this LOSER

Matt

Going to BUMP this up for the rest of the guys who haven't filed a complaint yet. Just recieved a call from the person in charge of this case now so Call Columbus FBI ASAP, contact name is JAY BURTON (662) 328-5299

Bump it!

Hope he gets what he deserves...

Usually, telling a mechanic you've got a rod knock usually doenst fix it, to get real results, you have to get your hand dirty.

How did his day in court go? Keep us updated.

Jay-R

yeah, i want to know too

here he is!
http://myspace.com/you_made_me

He's an Emo?

Interesting....

LOL he looks so damn gay

This guy Deadlystealth w/e really deserves one of these...
http://ic3.deviantart.com/images2/i/2004/07/0/0/shame_badge.jpg
The badge of shame... Scammers should be required to sport this as an avatar...

This guy Deadlystealth w/e really deserves one of these...
http://ic3.deviantart.com/images2/i/2004/07/0/0/shame_badge.jpg
The badge of shame... Scammers should be required to sport this as an avatar...

scammers should be straight banned off the site and be subject to a $500 fine or something lol.....dude I hope you get your money back..

you guys will be waiting a long time for the cops to catch him..the FBI could care less.

DAMN, g'luck getting your $$ back and that karma catches this guy

He say's it himself with his quote on myspace!

" It is not within buildings of wood or stone. Split a piece of wood and you will find me. Look beneath a stone and I am there. "

This means he's a slug, lowest form of life there is.

Where is Wierdo?

Jay-R

Subscribed....I hope you get this loser....

Maybe they should contact a local news station.... :)

How you can catch criminals on the internet would be a great heading...lol

Maybe they should contact a local news station.... :)

How you can catch criminals on the internet would be a great heading...lol

Definitely will make news headlines....

I say go for it...

he got this quote from the movie "stigmata." those words he quoted are in the movie, pertaining to what God said in the scriptures. so i guess he's saying he's God?


He say's it himself with his quote on myspace!

" It is not within buildings of wood or stone. Split a piece of wood and you will find me. Look beneath a stone and I am there. "

This means he's a slug, lowest form of life there is.

Where is Wierdo?

Jay-R

I was joking.

He's still a loser.

he got this quote from the movie "stigmata." those words he quoted are in the movie, pertaining to what God said in the scriptures. so i guess he's saying he's God?

see. this is where hollywood screws me over. stupid hollywood happily ever after endings made me deluded enough to believe that at the end of this thread i would see the scammer in handcuffs crying...stupid hollywood...:)

man, hope you get your dough back.
seems like there are more and more people getting scammed lately. jeez!

i second that. sucks its so hard to make an honest deal with ppl im always scared of getting scammed myself.

^^I hear ya...read their posts/threads started. See if they even post in their local forum, if anyone else knows em. Trader rating. PMs with questions and recent pics. I get so paranoid as well.


Bump for the news media to get him through myspace... :)

is this dude really in Argentina? I have connections there if so. PM me if you need some help.

This probably goes without saying, but why give $$ to someone upfront? I tried that before, and, even though i had TONS fo good transactions, there's always that one that burns. Mine involved the Russian mafia, so be careful out there guys and gals...

I don;t send any $$ out to individuals without getting the goods unless i Know them. Sound dumb? Why? It's pretty dumb to send $$ to anybody "in good faith" anymore with stories like these and what i've been through. I hate to be so distrusting, but I really think it's the only way to fly in the world of internet scammers. Think about it: is there REALLY an easier way for lowlifes like this with multiple IP's to make $2k, $3k, or more?

I tend to shy away from the "deals" and just look for things i can't get through a reputable vendor on the boards. It's hard, but it's the best prescription for sanity i have found ;)

good luck-

i say there should be a rule. if u scam someone and there are local honest NASIOC members around there they should go out n pay him a visit =) if u know what i mean.

yeh i cant find myself sending cash to ppl other than vendors without feeling so scared like oh god what did i just get myself into what did i buy what did i get is it in good condition whats goin on. you know?

so far ive only dealth with honest ppl on here which is good tho. hopefully that will continue due to threads like this that tell us about scammers. u should have a sticky with scammers real names and such so ppl wont send money to those ppl.

Bump. I hope somebody get their $$$ back or maybe just have him driving around with a handicapped sticker for the rest of his life.:devil:

Still nothing guys. The police know where he is, but are waiting for some reason. I feel like he is mocking everyone by keeping a MySpace page...

Post his myspace info and all other info you find out about him. Just like the guy in New York did over the Sidekick cell phone theft.
Ruined their world.

Still nothing guys. The police know where he is, but are waiting for some reason. I feel like he is mocking everyone by keeping a MySpace page...


getting solid evidence to nail him for a long time.

If I were you I would be talking to the state attorney general. I have been in your shoes and you need to start throwing some weight around, the police are going to stonewall you. Contact a senator in your area.
They are probably going to tell you at some point that it is a civil matter not a criminal matter.
dont let that happen to you stay on the police, inform them that you will go to the newspaper and talk to a news investigator. Once I started throwing in some names my case was taken to court.

Jay-R

getting solid evidence to nail him for a long time.

im amazed that this guys hasnt been arrested yet.

He seriously looks like a ****in retard. cool hair you ****in tool

aawww man :(

I cant possibly imagine how you feel pal. You can't possibly let this **** go.
You gotta get your money back or your motor....In this life or the next bro!

dude let me know if you need any help i work for a very large bank and he most likely has an account with us. I have access to credit bureaus, skiptracing tools, not to mention bank accounts and any other form of deposit, loan, credit card or banking product. Let me know if you need any help. I would be willing to do a search for you to avoid stuff like this from happening to other people.

Wow this thing still isn't solved yet? I remember reading this post almost like a month ago!!!

I hope you figure everything out. If i was local to him I'd pay him a visit for you with me and my little friend. :D

The guy works at a Hot Topic store, thats where all those pics are taken, and thats where you get all those funny little t-shirts.

Appears he is located in Memphis Tennessee which is now the murder capital of the country I believe. One more guy dead probably won't be noticeable. I say go pay him a visit. Thats what I would do.

This whole thing sucks big time, good luck and I hope things get resolved soon

I think Camden, NJ is the current leader in murder (yay nj!)

This thread is horrible. I hope everyone gets their situations resolved. Good luck.

Damn this guy (the scammer) - what is the update? I can't believe that he is going to just get away with this crime. I mean come on, everyone knows his name, addy, work... I'd just go talk to him face-2-face!!!

I duno, seems crazy to me. :furious:

any update to this? hope its resolved by now

People ought to be more cautious when spending 3g's over the internet.

Good luck.

Dude, I dont think any of these guys that got scammed just sent the scammer $ without a lot of discussion.
It doesnt matter if it is 3000 or just $3 getting scammed is getting scammed no matter how you slice it.
Jay-R

People ought to be more cautious when spending 3g's over the internet.

People ought to be more cautious when spending 3g's over the internet.

Well that comment is pretty uncalled for!!!!:furious:

^^ I already got you all covered from that friggen coment, you guys didnt do anything wrong.

Jay-R

Appears he is located in Memphis Tennessee which is now the murder capital of the country I believe. One more guy dead probably won't be noticeable. I say go pay him a visit. Thats what I would do.

:lol: :lol: :lol: You dont want to do that, He may go pay this gut a visit and get served himself, not these never know what people have.

bump...vapors any word yet man?

yeah man whats the deal?