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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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would this happen to be the same ad??... i came across it the other day while browsing through the f.s. ads... http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/929946306.html
wow. thats it
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Someone send that guy an email saying they are interested and see what he has to say. Also why is it listed in Austin if he lives in NY?
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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i saw this ad in the dallas section before and i remember somewhere someone saying it was a possible scam and now this whole thing pops up... maybe someone can reply to that ad and try to catch him in the middle of it
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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My friend and i already did that. He gave my friend the same message Verbatim what he said to me.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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is all his info the same? (paypal addy and such)... if it is then you have all the other info you should need to get the ball rolling so i would do as suggested and contact the police and feds... slam his ***** to the wall!... someone should take one of these *** clowns to claims court and be on judge judy or something lol
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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Hey guys, I just came across this. I actually live in Rochester. If you need any help up here, I am sure we can get the authorities involved. This guy needs a little "Texas smackdown"

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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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Hey guys, I just came across this. I actually live in Rochester. If you need any help up here, I am sure we can get the authorities involved. This guy needs a little "Texas smackdown"

Jason
yes sir, lets make this a nationwide operation.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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Oh. SO cool! Can you knock on his door and ask him for my 2600 dollars back? I would be willing to share a cut if you would help me
Oh, and nice TA Tripps...lol
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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^ Same to you man, I want your wheels though!
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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Lol. ZR1s? I enjoy mine. Scored them for 300 with the two 315 tires still on in the back
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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70- Have you contacted any authorities up here yet?
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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No sir I have not.

Should i attempt to contact paypal and see what they have to say?
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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i would be on the phone nonstop with the cops,fbi, and payapl until this **** was resolved
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 70hemicuda
No sir I have not.

Should i attempt to contact paypal and see what they have to say?
I thought PayPal already gave you a "final" answer.

If so, then take the next step as all the good folks around here are advising. File a report with all the proper authorities, and let this douche serve time for pulling this scam.

Also, when you talk to the authorities...make sure to inquire as to which court you should file suit in. And keep all those documents you have in a very safe place.

Best of luck. It sucks that you had to learn this lesson at such a young age, but I expect you're the sort of person who will know what to watch out for from now on.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Paypal wont do squat. This guy is a pro scammer and he keep money in the account. Paypal is worthless unless you used a CC to buy it then contact the CC company.

Call the FBI NOW. If you ever want a CHANCE of getting your cash back you will have to act fast before this guy gets up and moves.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 70hemicuda
Oh. SO cool! Can you knock on his door and ask him for my 2600 dollars back? I would be willing to share a cut if you would help me
Oh, and nice TA Tripps...lol
Note to JasonShort: Please don't go in OJ-style. But if you have some friends willing to help this fella swim with the fishes, then by all means....
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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Im making phone calls for sure tomorrow. Im probably one of the most pissed of kids in texas right now.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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Yeah, put this f*cker in jail!! You have all the evidence you need right now, and with your friend participating in another scam for him, it will keep him engaged long enough for the authorities to step in and catch him.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Shake
Note to JasonShort: Please don't go in OJ-style. But if you have some friends willing to help this fella swim with the fishes, then by all means....
Thanks Dad Refer to my first post in this thread about my recommendation of getting the appropriate authorities involved. But in case your still in question about my character: I dont promote violence
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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i added him on both myspace and face book his number is disconected and i would contact the police imeadilty and get the ball rowling and tell yuor parents bro my parents helped me out when i was scammed on some tickets i sold over craigslist....
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