Scam Alert - Beware of Mike Lavine (Petal, MS) aka 98redtransam
08-03-2006, 06:12 PM
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Scam Alert - Beware of Mike Lavine (Petal, MS) aka 98redtransam I hate to have to do this, but I believe I've been scammed. I purchased exhaust manifolds and a y pipe off of 98redtransam and received these pics:
Upon opening the manifolds and Y pipe, I seen that I had received 2 drivers side manifolds. After 3 days and multiple pm's and emails I have yet to had contact with 98redtransam. I've done countless other transactions both buying and selling with other members and this is the first problem that I've run across. It sucks now I have to think twice before dealing with anyone online.
Upon opening the manifolds and Y pipe, I seen that I had received 2 drivers side manifolds. After 3 days and multiple pm's and emails I have yet to had contact with 98redtransam. I've done countless other transactions both buying and selling with other members and this is the first problem that I've run across. It sucks now I have to think twice before dealing with anyone online.
08-07-2006, 09:38 PM
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98redtransam = https://ls1tech.com/forums/member.php?u=50993
His registered email is mike3000gt@hotmail.com
Profile says he lives in Petal, MS
Also says... Last Activity: 07-27-2006
So he hasn't been online since you started trying to contact him.
In another complaint thread, 69TA posted the name and address he was using: https://ls1tech.com/forums/negative-trader-feedback/550070-beware-mike-lavine-petal-ms-aka-98redtransam-don-t-buy-guy.html
Mike Lavine
145 A Stevens Street
Petal, MS 39465
This is what's in the phone directory for that address (no A)... maybe he's renting or something, or maybe he doesn't actually live there:
Hennes, Rita
145 Stevens St
Petal, MS 39465-2107
601-545-3116
It sounds like everyone has just been receiving stuff from him, and paying through paypal, so there's not any confirmation of the address.
The reason I'm suspicious is, none of 98redtransam's access to ls1tech has come from IP addresses located in Mississippi.
nyc.untd.com (United Online aka Netzero, in New York City, NY)
il-chicago0.sa.earthlink.net (Earthlink - Chicago, IL)
ny-newyorkc0.sa.earthlink.net (Earthlink - New York City, NY)
ma-cambridg0.sa.earthlink.net (Earthlink - Cambridge, MA)
So who knows where he actually lives...
His registered email is mike3000gt@hotmail.com
Profile says he lives in Petal, MS
Also says... Last Activity: 07-27-2006
So he hasn't been online since you started trying to contact him.
In another complaint thread, 69TA posted the name and address he was using: https://ls1tech.com/forums/negative-trader-feedback/550070-beware-mike-lavine-petal-ms-aka-98redtransam-don-t-buy-guy.html
Mike Lavine
145 A Stevens Street
Petal, MS 39465
This is what's in the phone directory for that address (no A)... maybe he's renting or something, or maybe he doesn't actually live there:
Hennes, Rita
145 Stevens St
Petal, MS 39465-2107
601-545-3116
It sounds like everyone has just been receiving stuff from him, and paying through paypal, so there's not any confirmation of the address.
The reason I'm suspicious is, none of 98redtransam's access to ls1tech has come from IP addresses located in Mississippi.
nyc.untd.com (United Online aka Netzero, in New York City, NY)
il-chicago0.sa.earthlink.net (Earthlink - Chicago, IL)
ny-newyorkc0.sa.earthlink.net (Earthlink - New York City, NY)
ma-cambridg0.sa.earthlink.net (Earthlink - Cambridge, MA)
So who knows where he actually lives...
Last edited by ACW; 08-07-2006 at 10:20 PM.
08-09-2006, 04:07 PM
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I believe I've been scammed by him as well.
I sent him payment 3 weeks ago for 6.0L Oil Pan & 6.0L Exhaust Manifolds. He hasnt replied to any email or PM's since. My personal check cleared and no parts to be seen.
If I dont hear from him, I'll just contact a fellow LE in financial crimes in his area and press charges. I'll contact my bank to get a copy of the check and his bank account info where he deposited my check and fax it over to his local LE agency.
He is asking to get in deep **** over not much money if he doesnt make good. I'll contact anyone else who had a problem and make sure they are added to the case.
I sent him payment 3 weeks ago for 6.0L Oil Pan & 6.0L Exhaust Manifolds. He hasnt replied to any email or PM's since. My personal check cleared and no parts to be seen.
If I dont hear from him, I'll just contact a fellow LE in financial crimes in his area and press charges. I'll contact my bank to get a copy of the check and his bank account info where he deposited my check and fax it over to his local LE agency.
He is asking to get in deep **** over not much money if he doesnt make good. I'll contact anyone else who had a problem and make sure they are added to the case.
08-12-2006, 11:04 PM
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I've been on vacation for a week in Myrtle Beach, and figured I'd hear something from this guy in a week's time but nothing. Keep me posted if you guys come up with anything new. Thanks! Also, I sent a money order to him to that address, so he received payment at that address.
08-13-2006, 01:02 AM
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Dude was trying to rush me into buying a crank and clamed he had no paypal so send check or money order . I am glad I didnt .
Here is the info he sent me :
"Just make i out to Michael LaVine and send to 145 A. Stevens St. Petal, MS 39465. You can call me at 601-583-8195 .
Here is the info he sent me :
"Just make i out to Michael LaVine and send to 145 A. Stevens St. Petal, MS 39465. You can call me at 601-583-8195 .
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08-13-2006, 07:59 PM
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by chance did anyone pay him with a Postal Money order?
Reason being is that PO requires positive id, meaning a driver's license to cash.
So you can request info for when he cashed it and it will have his Driver's license number on there. Then bingo you will have Micheal Lavine's real address.
Reason being is that PO requires positive id, meaning a driver's license to cash.
So you can request info for when he cashed it and it will have his Driver's license number on there. Then bingo you will have Micheal Lavine's real address.
08-14-2006, 01:25 AM
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I paid by personal check so I am waiting for my bank to pull the bank account info from his bank where he deposited it. Soon as I get it, my financial crimes contact in his area will get my fax with the necessary info and he plans on paying him a visit. I told him to go ahead and press charges if he cannot show valid reason why he has not provided merchandise.
My contact plans on arresting and charging him after we get all the paperwork in order and everything straight so there is no problem with evidence on the case. $80 is going to at least put something on his record and cost him more in fines and probation if its his 1st offense.
My contact plans on arresting and charging him after we get all the paperwork in order and everything straight so there is no problem with evidence on the case. $80 is going to at least put something on his record and cost him more in fines and probation if its his 1st offense.
