i got scamed big time...thats it for me - Honda-Tech

wuhungsixxx · 03-11-2002, 07:16 PM

scamer: James Shartzer
from: Manassas or Alexandria VA

anybody in VA know this guy?...i purchased a CRX CF hood from this guy for $350 off of partstrader.com...he always had excuses but i was too trust worthy so i let it go on...when i demanded the refund he claimed he sent the hood already...that was 2 weeks ago...now he changed his email addi(it was XratedIm0rtz@aol.com)...

I have no exact address and he doesnt pic up my phone calls...do you guys have any suggestions...this really sucks...i went through paypal for this purchase...now im screwed...paypal deleted the info after 30 days too...

if any of you guys in VA know this guy i beg of you...please help...

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madspeedls · 03-11-2002, 07:25 PM

that sucks man, Contact pay-pal they will investigate it for you and retrieve your money... it's in the policy... also do a reverse search on his phone number (to find his address) fly up there if you have to. Always get a sellers Name, Phone number, address, and any other information available. . . You should also contact aol and request the users information. If you need any help let me know bro. . . I own HondaHopUp.Com and have had my share of attempted scams and am used to dealing with them I know how bad they suck.

Burt Lancaster
HondaHopUp.Com

Tuan · 03-11-2002, 07:33 PM

Dude that sucks, seriously i got scammed too and also used Paypal.com. It was tite because they investigated it and sent my money back!!! So go back on Paypal.com and check it.

B2FiNiTY · 03-11-2002, 07:36 PM

It will never end. It's tough buying over the internet now a days.

JDMvtecDRAGSTA · 03-11-2002, 07:36 PM

that sucks file a report to the police
hope you have some emails that prove this transaction happened.

crxforum · 03-11-2002, 07:41 PM

You should contact AOL. I know that they are bastards but if you tell them that you need the information for a legal suit they are abliged by law to give it to you. Just supply the guys name and email address and see what happens. That would be a good bet. Or you can call his number from another telephone and see if he picks up. Even if he has caller ID then he still cant tell it is you. Also you can dial *70 (at least in Canada) before you dial and it will say "Private" on caller ID display boxes. I think it is like a $0.05 charge though. You should also record the conversation when you get on the phone with him. That is because if you are doing any legal stuff it might be inportant. I hope this helps you out. Being scammed is a bitch I know I had had it happen a few times.

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wuhungsixxx · 03-11-2002, 07:47 PM

yea i cant get the # for the transaction anymore since its been way more than 30days...i downloaded the history but they dont show the #s....ahhh man my head is spinning...im gonna kill that bastard...do you guys know aol's phone # off hand?

bigTom · 03-11-2002, 07:50 PM

i always check up on people if im buying stuff... this is just for anyones future purchases... whenever i sell stuff to someon... i tend to give them resources where they can find out that i am legit... i know what its like to have doubt nowadays so i always try to make the buyer a happy buyer who is sure of his purchase

crxforum · 03-11-2002, 08:09 PM

Hey I did a little bit of searching for you and I found an online Comment/Question Form for AOL. Go to http://www.aol.com/info/feedback.html and fill out the form there. That should at least get your foot in the door.

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wuhungsixxx · 03-11-2002, 08:20 PM

yea i just called aol...they wont help me...im gonna fill out that thing anyways tho...anyone know about downloading history from paypal...i did it and it wont show me the transaction #..all it shows is time and date of purchase

kilab16a · 03-11-2002, 08:41 PM

call your bank and claim you never made the transaction. Its almost like fraud, but you get your money back and paypal gets screwed.

slomob18b · 03-11-2002, 08:56 PM

doesn't paypal email you saying that you sent money to a person? do you still have that email?

wuhungsixxx · 03-11-2002, 08:59 PM

yea i saved it as new mail but aol cleaned it out...is there a way of getting that stuff back

nsxxtreme · 03-11-2002, 09:07 PM

File a police report first. Then file a claim in small claims court. Send a subpoena to AOL they will have to give you the info.

wronghand · 03-12-2002, 05:27 AM

Did you use a credit card? If so call them they will investigate and return your money. It worked for me. I always use my credit card on large purchases via the internet because I know they are on my side where as paypal isn't.

Type R106 · 03-12-2002, 05:45 AM

Post this info on Clubsi.com in the Northeast section, I'm sure someone knows this guy. I'm in VA, but about 30-45 mins from Manasas, and 15-25 from Alexandria. I've never heard of this guy before. Hope this helps.

pdiddy · 03-12-2002, 07:30 AM

hey that Locatelli Rao guy. what happend? Did you get your money? You can search his info on usc website.. but its only for USC students. my friend goes to USC, he might help you..

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DR. ON POINT · 03-12-2002, 08:20 AM

Im in VA, but I have never heard of him...there isnt that many ef's around here either.....I need more info like his real name.....im sure if u give us his adress I could go talk with him and set fire to his house..I mean talk to him

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pdiddy · 03-12-2002, 08:33 AM

Shartzer, Paul D
7292 Larrup Court
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22315
703-971-5817

is that same addy?

turbo_ef9 · 03-12-2002, 08:59 AM

shitz!! i almost bought that friggin cf hood too.. he was like.. i got other buyers.. do you want it.. i'll go 320 shipped.. i was like wtf? 320 shipped for a cf hood? i mean 350 shipped for a cf hood was pretty damn good but 320 shipped was to good to be true.. sorry to hear bro..

virginia_dude · 03-12-2002, 09:15 AM

I agree, file a poilce report of fraud. If the post office was used at any point file mail fraud against him. File a fraud complaint with AOL , get a supena and AOL will have to turn it over they have the records believe me. They dug up messenger records on a murder case a while ago. Post everything you have on him. I am in the general area and can make inquireies. Get a supena for PayPal also, they will have records on system backups. They will get them if they are forced to. They are lieing if they say they are gone forever.

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Ishtar · 03-12-2002, 09:42 AM

if that is a big scam i would hate to see if you guys lost "alot of money" i lost 1850.00 for a b16 motor swap from ROY De GUZMAN in NJ (bloomfield area) if anyone knows anything about him or any info would be greatly appreciated email me at pismir@yahoo.com

virginia_dude. hang in there...dont give up im still fighting for my money back i doubt i will get it. but just be careful of who you deal with.

good luck
ishtar

wuhungsixxx · 03-13-2002, 08:09 AM

thanks guys

...yea what really sucks is i dont know his address...yea i know i was stupid for not getting it

...this guy really bent me over on this one...thats what you get for being too trusting i guess...well i already filed a report with paypal...going to file a report with the law enforcement today or tomorrow...should i file with both VA PD and my local PD?...

pdiddy-i dont know if that Paul Shartzer is the same guy but i might just give him a call to find out...how did you find that name?...as for Locatelli Rao...that was just chump change...hes just a lame ass...he sold me an incomplete tranny...that was a long time ago...

One Point EK-thanks man for the support...if i ever find out where he lives i will let you know for sure...but right now looks like im pretty screwed....

b16_EF- damn you mean i could of $30...that sucks man....you got lucky dude...wish i was as wise as you and backed out

well thanks everyone

i appreciate all the advice and help you guys provided...hopefully i can find this guy....thanks again

Ryan

Mrfirefox · 03-13-2002, 01:05 PM

I live in northern VA too pretty close to that address like 20 mins I'll watch out for him.

Maybe even pay him a visit fraud isn't cool, neither is scamming people especually about car-related materials

VTECfiend · 03-13-2002, 01:28 PM

hey man, locatelli rao is a good guy, i've dealt with him before. the reason he's not around much is he just started going to school full time, he used to go part time and had alot of time to fool around with car stuff. keep in contact with him and he'll come around and send you your sheit. lata