What steps can I take?

[dgordner]

I sent a seller in Florida (not from this site) a check for $365.00. He was to send me an overlay for a 1970 Javelin. No answer on phone calls or e-mail. I am in Pennsylvania. What are the legal steps I can take if any?

[comet64]

it seems to be complicated im in the same situation with a person in port charllotte fl. it will cost you more than 365.00 in legal fee's. ive contacted local authorities to report this indiviual. racing junk is willing to give info on person but it has to be seopenoed. ive been out 570.00 with out the part purchased for over a month. goodluck mike.

[onebad48tk]

did you send a postal money order?

[ashbros]

Listing a few more detailed specifics would really help us help you.
When the check sent
Type of Check
name/address and any other info that may help.
Good Luck & Thanks for Participating on this forum.

[Tod74]

I don't know what legal steps you can take...but I know of some illegal ones...

[ashbros]

Sounds like a job for Tony & Rock"O"

How bout some detail??????????

[dgordner]

I really do not know how much more you need to know. I sent money out of state for an overlay and haven't recieved it yet. It was a postal money order. I wish not to share the name yet. I will if this doesn't work out. I just wanted to know if anyone knows what steps I can take to recover the money or get my overlay. I was able to reach him for the first time in a month yesterday. Story he gave me was fishy!!! You know, one can tell by the conversation. It has been over a month now, but I am waiting another week before I take further steps. Again, just wanted to know if anyone has any experience with this kind of out of state situation and if so, what can I do?

[dak697]

Having never gone through this personally. I can only relate what I have read others do/suggested.

1-Call the Local Police to Report it

2-Log a complaint to www.ic3.gov (internet crime complaint)

3-If you sent a "US Postal Money Order" it could be considered Mail Fraud.
I also believe that the offence is worse if the money went to another state

The Post office may be able to give you some direction.

Good Luck

[vincef]

Wouldn't waste my time - ic3 is so busy that $3xx in fraud will not hit their radar screen.

Might have to bend over and just take it dry - sucks the conartist breed on here and ruin the site.

I recently made a purchase on here for the first time being raped a few years back. Was hesitent but it all worked out and I saved $500 in the process on a set of headers. I refuse to buy anything significant (over 200) on here after my past lesson.

[bbf429]

I feel for you I've been buying for years and never had a problem but the last time I bought 2 new turbo-start batteries they're no good and I don't think we would come out ahead by trying to fight it. We probably have to lick our wounds and go on. Good luck with your problem and I hope it works out for you.

[nopro]

name and address should be given. a RJ member or others in his/her area might be able to help. a local , if wanting to donate their time , might be able to take to small claims court if give the power of atty. for that case. just an idea , i don't know the legal end , check with the court if it can be done. if this could work, setting a network up to make the crooks pay, would put a dent in their ways

[robinhorn]

What company and location. Some on here know me some don't and some wish they never did :D Anyone who knows about the yellow bus gang knows that the guy who bought the motor got his money back when all looked lost.

[ashbros]

Info from DAk is pretty good. And yes if you sent a postal money order it is better for you especially across state lines.

The main thing is to file a police report and request proper doc's from his local coyrt house to file a civil case against him. Does not cost very much to file in most states. usually between 50 to 100 bucks.

Find out what forums hes on and professionally badger his ass.

[THERATTLER]

Man , I sure hate to sound STUPID :shock: , but what the heck is an overlay?? :?: :oops:

[dgordner]

An overlay is the front portion of the dash that is woodgrain or silver in appearance on the 1970 Javelin. Good news, It came today after putting some of the advised pressure on that I recieved from you guys. Thank you very much. Only thing was, it wasn't packaged very well and is damaged. He says he will send me another. One of those "Wait and see" Nearly 5 weeks!!!