$500 to the first person to tell me where I can find Speedracer_2002

[McGyver]

I wouldn't trust the refund because it's not directly related to the $1400 you originally sent him. You have a situation where you sent him money. Then several days later he sent you money, which happened to be the same amount. It's conceivable that he could later dispute the issue with either his bank or paypal.

Either way, you probably should have contacted the police as soon as you had his info. Late is better than never, and you may end up needing the report as proof of this situation. Besides, if it was just a misunderstanding, he won't be charged and will probably be motivated to be more transparent in the future. If he did try to scam you, he should have to deal with the full legal repercussions. (Try getting a decent job/apartment/anything as a felon)

[TehRaydarlover]

Wow, impressive work haha. Hopefully it all gets resolved and justice is served.

[Ether-D]

with that said, dont wait. Just do it now

+3

[obes]

RYAN for president

[rturbo 930]

with that said, dont wait. Just do it now

Yep.

[Das Delfin]

I just called PayPal and confirmed that the $1400 amount from Hector Borrego was sent as a gift with no notes as to what the funds were for.


That's not exactly a huge safety net considering that credit card chargeback is a viable solution, but should he try that, I'll just do what I should have done from the beginning.

Just do it now bro. Don't give him the impression he can just give the money back and everything will be okay

[Mr. Burns]

I'll just do what I should have done from the beginning.

yep- you were compassionate, and even showed mercy from the get go.

no more Mr. Nice Guy.

[rcsoundn1]

with that said, dont wait. Just do it now

[phreshkid]

I just called PayPal and confirmed that the $1400 amount from Hector Borrego was sent as a gift with no notes as to what the funds were for.


That's not exactly a huge safety net considering that credit card chargeback is a viable solution, but should he try that, I'll just do what I should have done from the beginning.

[PiratE30]

Its possible that he is selling other parts somewhere else and having those buyers send payments directly to the first victims. Therefore people think they got a refund, but they just getting scammed again.

Kinda like a ponzi scheme.

I think it was mentioned but email those accounts back asking what the funds are for.

Also, for reference, anything in excess of $1000 is a felony, at least in north VA.

[Exodus_2pt0]

Its possible that he is selling other parts somewhere else and having those buyers send payments directly to the first victims. Therefore people think they got a refund, but they just getting scammed again.

Kinda like a ponzi scheme.

That would solve my earlier question, about why the hell would he pay $40 some odd dollars in PP fees to refund scam money?

[AwakenNoMore]

This whole thread is pretty great. Props to you for going after the guy, I didn't think I'd ever get anywhere with the guy who burned me so I let it go.

[CorvallisBMW]

:popcorn:

[e30lov]

Don't think for one second that this is all over once you get your "refund"


He is using other peoples accounts (presumably other victims) to refund you your money.

The police, and paypal need to be notified asap.

[iBazooka]

It's like watching Law & Order... but with E30 people! :D

Hope everyone gets their money back and this guy learns his lesson with the stiff hand of the law, it's the only way he wont take advantage of others.

On a side note, it's time for some pizza's as a reminder.