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09-26-2023, 05:51 AM
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Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ABM#200 ZL1 conversion Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Milan Indiana
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Scammer/thief
New member who posted as looking for a paddles shifter for my 2010SS. I received a pm from member Ipatri that he had the set from Hurst available. Agreed to buy but only using Zelle would get payment done. Never having used Zelle before, I went ahead and paid. Now he has ghosted me and I find out their was a middle man who never met the Ipatri person. The Zelle payment is not reversible so I'll chalk it up as a loss. He has Ridler wheels for sale here as well. Please be careful Tried to message an admin here but apparently there arent any. Im a long time member of the Corvette forums and any time I needed an admin- it took only minutes disappointing
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09-26-2023, 07:42 AM
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Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: McKinney, TX
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WTB adds seem to attract scammers that say "Hey, this guy has them, email here". I wouldn't respond to anyone for a WTB unless they are a longer time member.
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09-26-2023, 07:47 AM
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Happened to me when i bought a Ported Throttle body. I made a claim with venmo and got my money back. took 3 weeks tho
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09-26-2023, 08:37 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Greenville, SC
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The for sale section here is always full of scammers. Be sure to vet any transaction you are considering very carefully.
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09-26-2023, 08:52 AM
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Anthony S
Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Chiefland, FL
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I usually look at someones profile before buying stuff. Most of the scammers joined within the last month or two. Lots of them their profile says they drive a BMW, lol. They also claim that you need to email someone specific regarding purchasing something. If they don't want to deal with you on the website they are a scammer. Sorry you went through that. 9/10 legit people will sell/buy through paypal goods and services. I only use Zelle when I personally know someone or they are a trusted long time member.
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09-26-2023, 10:07 AM
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Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ABM#200 ZL1 conversion Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Milan Indiana
Posts: 56
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scammer
Thanks for the reply's Lesson learned Would love to run into this guy somewhere!
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09-27-2023, 03:16 PM
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Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ABM#200 ZL1 conversion Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Milan Indiana
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Found out today, this guy used my $200 Zelle payment to buy bitcoin from another individual dealer. Its not the money, I'll find this guy and take whatever action I can. As a retired LEO, dont want this guy to burn anyone else
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09-27-2023, 06:54 PM
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I wont be using Zelle for those two reasons. |
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09-27-2023, 08:20 PM
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Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: IL
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Zelle is nice if you know the person.. or if you have product in hand. other than that always use PayPal. Even Venmo. I don't trust.
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09-28-2023, 11:58 AM
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Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ABM#200 ZL1 conversion Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Milan Indiana
Posts: 56
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I only have used Paypal previously. knew nothing of Zelle. They do not communicate with you. I found out through a 3rd party what this guy did. I hadnt been able to find the Hurst paddle shifter anywhere and this guy sent me pics here of one he had. Probably found a pic elsewhere. Still looking into it thanks
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10-08-2023, 06:57 PM
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 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Eastern Nebraska
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Just got scammed by this guy as well... Cost me $100, and I'm trying to get my bank to go after him. I used ApplePay instead of Zelle, but I think I'm out of luck (and money).
Lesson learned - get parts in hand before paying :-(
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10-08-2023, 07:23 PM
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Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Palm Bay, FL
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Paypal goods and services is probably the safest. I must have used it a hundred times. I used a Walmart money order to get some parts I really wanted (entire Z28 suspension including diff) but I about had an anxiety attack until the guy showed up with the parts. He did have a pretty good iTrader rating on the Corvette forum. Even Paypal won't get around description issues like the parts being way more worn than in the pictures.
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2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes. |
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10-09-2023, 08:13 AM
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Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Eastern Nebraska
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BTW
I have the email address that he used, as well as the phone number that the ApplePay money went to. If that would help anyone else out I'll put it out there... Maybe post a picture of his bloodied face after you find him!
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