Steveo944

I most likely got robbed by this guy on the pelican boards. I was anxious and too trusting. Bad me.

Email Information:
Martino Madrone <daporscheguy@yahoo.com>

When sending him money, he provided this info to send to:
Stefano Miraglia
4389 Mentone St
San Diego CA
92107

If you know this person, please contact me at s.ody@comcast.net.

Our email thread is below if you care to read (most recent at the top)
I last heard from him on 10/31/06...
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Hey Steve dont be paranoid. I just got back after spending 4 days with my friend. We more or less have taking over the care of him and its been really stressfull. I had my friend take it to be shipped and will get the number from him.

Steve Ody <s.ody@comcast.net> wrote:

Hi,

Hate to be paranoid here, but I haven't heard anything from you.
I will need confirmation that you shipped the tail sometime before
end-of-day tuesday.

At this point I am out $700 (including western union charges) and will
have to start considering
my options for recovering the money if I don't hear from you.

Thanks for understanding,
-Steve


Martino Madrone wrote:
> Steve just an update. Im trying to get into the ups office before
> they close today to get it out. Ill email you tonight
>
> */Steve Ody /* wrote:
>
> The sooner you can ship it the better, I'm anxious already
>
> The money is sent and awaiting your pickup at Western Union.
> If you have any trouble, you can call my cell ***-***-****
>
> Your Money Transfer Control Number (*MTCN*) is *9*********.
>
> -Steve
>
>
>
> Martino Madrone wrote:
> > Steve, I think that I found a box that will work with some creative
> > reinforcement. I try to get it out either Monday or Tuesday
> since Im
> > taking care of my friend over the weekend.
> >
> > */Steve Ody /* wrote:
> >
> > Ok, I'll send the money first thing in the morning..
> >
> > As far as packing it goes, just be generous with the box size and
> > filling (packing peanuts or something). I'm not too sure myself
> about
> > how to pack it, but i'd hate for it to get damaged on the way up.
> > May even be worth letting a pack&ship type company pack it for
> > you... i
> > dunno
> >
> > The address to ship to:
> >
> > Steve Ody
> > *********
> > Bremerton, Wa 98311
> >
> > I'd appreciate it if you could get a tracking number when you ship
> > it so
> > that I can watch the progress and make sure I am home for delivery.
> >
> > I'll send you confirmation tomorrow after the money has been sent
> > and is
> > awaiting pickup.
> > -Steve
> >
> >
> > Martino Madrone wrote:
> > > Yea it is. He will be staying with us for awhile to recover.
> > Western
> > > Union will work. I should be abe to get it out Monday. Im
> trying to
> > > figure the best way to pack/wrap it.
> > >
> > > My info
> > > Stefano Miraglia
> > > 4389 Mentone St
> > > San Diego CA
> > > 92107
> > >
> > > */Steve Ody /* wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Thats a terrible thing to go through, especially at his age.
> > > However, I
> > > assume it's easier for a younger person to recover than it would
> > > be for
> > > an elderly person, so hopefully things turn out well.
> > >
> > > If you don't have a paypal account, I could send the payment via
> > > Western
> > > Union.
> > > To do that, I would need the following information:
> > >
> > > Receiver's First Name
> > > Receiver's Last Name
> > > Receiver's Address
> > > City, State and Zip
> > >
> > > If you are able to ship soon, I can send the money as soon as I
> > > get all
> > > of your information.
> > >
> > > -Steve
> > >
> > >
> > > Martino Madrone wrote:
> > > > Ok Im back. He had a stroke because a bloodclot went to his
> brain.
> > > > He is only 43 so this is quite a suprise. He is slowly regaining
> > > his
> > > > speech but is still confusing things. I dont have paypal so
> I dont
> > > > know which way to take care of this.
> > > >
> > > > */Steve Ody /* wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Sorry to hear that, I hope he/she recovers well...
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Martino Madrone wrote:
> > > > > Its yours. My best friend just had a stroke so I will let
> > you know
> > > > > this weekend.
> > > > >
> > > > > */Steve Ody /* wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > I'll take it, can you send me your paypal information and
> > when you
> > > > > would
> > > > > be able to ship?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Martino Madrone wrote:
> > > > > > It would be $635 including shipping and includes the
> decklid.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > */Steve Ody /* wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Can you send me your price plus shipping?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > zip: 98310
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Martino Madrone wrote:
> > > > > > > No overspray its factory original. If you are talking
> > > about the
> > > > > > > circular thing on the rubber it the Porsche crest. My
> camera
> > > > > > sucks at
> > > > > > > close ups. I took it so people can see its a Porsche
> > original
> > > > > not a
> > > > > > > knock off. The paints pretty good.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > */Steve Ody /* wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Sorry, hit send on the last email too soon...
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I live in Bremerton, Wa (near seattle)
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > How is the paint? Looks like some overspray on the
> > rubber? and
> > > > > > > what is
> > > > > > > the mangled circular thing at the top?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I'm interested in it, how much do you want for it? (and
> > > what is
> > > > > > > shipping
> > > > > > > to zip code 98310)
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > -Steve

Forever

You probably lost your money with no way to get it back. A recommendation in the future though... NEVER use Western Union, as you as the buyer have ZERO ability to try and getyour money back. Western Union will even tell you that if you dont know who you are sending money to, then dont. A WU transfer is final.

I would say it might be time to make a visit

Gary R.

No phone number?? I tried Anywho, no listing for him...

fixnprsh

I think its time to round up the troops and pay him a visit. Did you post this up on pelican too? I never send money orders, use paypal or a credit card that you can dispute and get your money back.

ajmarton

I can do a background check on him and see if I can get you more info. PM if you still need some info. Also, I have PCA buddies in SD who may be able to help out as well. AJ

Steveo944

ajmartin - any help you can provide would be great.. I filed a scam complaint so we'll see how that goes.

Plan ticket is less than $200 bux, so if i have to go down there I will heh.. (google earth shows its a valid address)

GeneralTso

I wonder if yahoo would be able to give you any info about the IP address used to setup that account... Might be worth a try since he probably didn't give you his real name...

Good luck!

GG Allin

Stefano Miraglia

jdogporsche

Well if he has not written you since October, as you already realize, your money is gone. Paying a visit might work, however it could also be dangerous. You might want to try this first.

I had someone rip me off for a laptop ($1200). I paid via Paypal, but never recieved it. Paypal did nothing to protect me. I hounded the guy forever until one day I thought to call the local police where he lived. They went to his house and picked the guy up! They took his computer to see if he was scamming anyone else as well. They then called me up to see if I wanted to press charges or if I wanted him to pay me by the next day or they haul him away. Sure enough, next day I got my money back and also sure enough, he had scammed a few people, not just me.

Anyway, that is what I did. Good luck to you, I know this all sucks.

84_Carrera

FYI, the Zabasearch is crud... apparently, I'm 62 yo, and have my father's phone number. He, of course, is 37 & has my phone number (& apparently my wife, as well... should tell HIM to start dealing with her & give me a break!).

Anyway, don't double-barrel the guy who opens the door at the address before double-checking. :-D