Ebay FRAUD - Everyone read this!!!

SteveR32 · 07-06-2005, 11:09

I thought I was taking all the precautions, but still got buggered - Royally, by a ****** on Ebay. I'm posting this thread to see if anyone else has had the same experience:

Just over 8weeks ago, I won an Apexi Power FC + controller, for the sum of £491, which I thought was a good price. People were buying stuff off this person left, right and centre, and he had no neg feedback, so thought I would be pretty safe. He subsequently phoned me twice to say the parts were on their way, but surprise surprise, still no Power FC at my door. I am gutted beyond belief, but want to try and help other from being frauded by the same A55hole. His user ID at the time was 'officially pimped', later changed to 'op_performance', and now, I believe he's back using another Pseudonym. He's based in the Warrington area.

Everyone beware, and if he's reading this, then: You better move house quickly, cos I will find you!!!

R-Jay · 07-06-2005, 11:37

That doesn't quite add up unless of course he's had his account hijacked

R-Jay · 07-06-2005, 11:39

You do know that you can use E-Bay to request someones personal details (ie. Address & Tel. no).

Also have a look here http://feedback.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayIS...rCreateDispute

chunky · 07-06-2005, 12:32

You paid by Paypal? If so, and he's got a verified UK address then you're covered. Report it though Ebay, they'll redirect you to Paypal's claims procedure and you should get your money back within 30 days.

If you didn't pay by Paypal then......

The Admiral · 07-06-2005, 13:32

I think I'm in the process of being had by this guy too - APEXi AVR-R and S-AFC ordered on 15th May - still waiting...

Have talked to him on several occasions and it may *just* be that he's underpriced his parts stupidly and is having difficulty keeping up with demand.

On the other hand, if it's not sorted out by the end of the week, then I'm reporting him to the police and reclaiming my money from VISA (bought via a money processing firm 2com.com or something - have a note at home)

Bloody frustrating, but relatively safe financially, I think, given use of VISA etc...

Will post updates...

Rog

SteveR32 · 07-06-2005, 13:39

He has phoned and promised me a full refund by the end of the week, there are posts about people waiting for stuff in two skyline forums and the mazda forum so far it seems about half a dozen ppl are waiting..... we will see!! Its not even 'home from work time' for most ppl so this figure could still rise!

mevolution · 07-06-2005, 16:51

Quote:

Originally posted by R-Jay
You do know that you can use E-Bay to request someones personal details (ie. Address & Tel. no).

Also have a look here http://feedback.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayIS...rCreateDispute

R-Jay

I didn't know you could do that...?

SteveR32 · 07-06-2005, 16:59

Quote:

Originally posted by mevolution
R-Jay

I didn't know you could do that...?

You can only get member details like that if you have bought or sold with them and its normally to late by then!

Sean B · 07-06-2005, 17:24

Is this them? http://www.officiallypimped.co.uk/

SteveR32 · 07-06-2005, 17:27

Thats them, he has offered me and others a full refund now.....we'll see!!!

The Admiral · 07-06-2005, 17:42

Do you know if anyone has ever actually received any goods from him?

Cheers

xlr8 · 07-06-2005, 17:46

Quote:

Originally posted by Sean B
Is this them? http://www.officiallypimped.co.uk/

interesting site...
I especially like the 'Tommy Hakkinen Special EVO'
on the home page...bottom right corner

what's one of those then ...special edition ?

SteveR32 · 07-06-2005, 17:58

Quote:

Originally posted by The Admiral
Do you know if anyone has ever actually received any goods from him?

Cheers

Well before ebay suspened his account he had had 100 happy customers and he has set himself up with a new ID on there and had a couple of good feedback already, but I've not actually spoken to anyone who says they have had thier stuff only those who haven't

Gazzor · 07-06-2005, 18:54

I am only 8 miles away, do you have his address

FQ Rick · 07-06-2005, 19:15

Quote:

Originally posted by R-Jay
You do know that you can use E-Bay to request someones personal details (ie. Address & Tel. no).

Also have a look here http://feedback.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayIS...rCreateDispute

Dont think you can get adresses, DPA and all that??

07-06-2005, 11:09	#1
SteveR32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 32	Ebay FRAUD - Everyone read this!!! I thought I was taking all the precautions, but still got buggered - Royally, by a ****** on Ebay. I'm posting this thread to see if anyone else has had the same experience: Just over 8weeks ago, I won an Apexi Power FC + controller, for the sum of £491, which I thought was a good price. People were buying stuff off this person left, right and centre, and he had no neg feedback, so thought I would be pretty safe. He subsequently phoned me twice to say the parts were on their way, but surprise surprise, still no Power FC at my door. I am gutted beyond belief, but want to try and help other from being frauded by the same A55hole. His user ID at the time was 'officially pimped', later changed to 'op_performance', and now, I believe he's back using another Pseudonym. He's based in the Warrington area. Everyone beware, and if he's reading this, then: You better move house quickly, cos I will find you!!!

07-06-2005, 12:32	#4
chunky Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7,387	You paid by Paypal? If so, and he's got a verified UK address then you're covered. Report it though Ebay, they'll redirect you to Paypal's claims procedure and you should get your money back within 30 days. If you didn't pay by Paypal then...... __________________ V11? viii? x1? - Fix your stupid brain

07-06-2005, 13:32	#5
The Admiral Senior User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bonnie Scotland Car: 515bhp EVO 8 MR RS Posts: 11,337	I think I'm in the process of being had by this guy too - APEXi AVR-R and S-AFC ordered on 15th May - still waiting... Have talked to him on several occasions and it may just be that he's underpriced his parts stupidly and is having difficulty keeping up with demand. On the other hand, if it's not sorted out by the end of the week, then I'm reporting him to the police and reclaiming my money from VISA (bought via a money processing firm 2com.com or something - have a note at home) Bloody frustrating, but relatively safe financially, I think, given use of VISA etc... Will post updates... Rog __________________

07-06-2005, 17:24	#9
Sean B Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kent. Not a swinger though!!! Car: Black Warrior.... Posts: 1,838	Is this them? http://www.officiallypimped.co.uk/ __________________

07-06-2005, 17:42	#11
The Admiral Senior User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bonnie Scotland Car: 515bhp EVO 8 MR RS Posts: 11,337	Do you know if anyone has ever actually received any goods from him? Cheers __________________

07-06-2005, 11:37	#2
R-Jay Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In a cave... Car: Porsche 996 Turbo in Black Posts: 3,427	That doesn't quite add up unless of course he's had his account hijacked

07-06-2005, 11:39	#3
R-Jay Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In a cave... Car: Porsche 996 Turbo in Black Posts: 3,427	You do know that you can use E-Bay to request someones personal details (ie. Address & Tel. no). Also have a look here http://feedback.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayIS...rCreateDispute

07-06-2005, 13:39	#6
SteveR32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 32	He has phoned and promised me a full refund by the end of the week, there are posts about people waiting for stuff in two skyline forums and the mazda forum so far it seems about half a dozen ppl are waiting..... we will see!! Its not even 'home from work time' for most ppl so this figure could still rise!

07-06-2005, 17:27	#10
SteveR32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 32	Thats them, he has offered me and others a full refund now.....we'll see!!!

07-06-2005, 18:54	#14
Gazzor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cheshire Car: TME #36, Lancer 1800 RS, Libero GT estate Posts: 4,520	I am only 8 miles away, do you have his address

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