**Warning to all scammers**
There is a way to get caught and it does happen. Don't think you are safe just because you are behind your computer screen.
DRYDEN MAN FACES FRAUD CHARGES by Kimberly Dutkiewicz staff reporter DRYDEN TWP-- A dozen people from around North America may be victims of an internet scheme involving a Dryden man. Authorities allege Aaron David Syts, 21, advertised online as a car parts distributor, collecting money for merchandise he never delivered, and never had. Several out-of-state complaints filed last fall led Sgt. Bob Gottschalk of the Sheriff's Department to begin a months-long investigation, which resulted earlier this month in criminal charges being issued by the prosecutor's office. Assistant Prosecutor Geoffrey Stuart said Syts was charged with felony computer fraud, using a computer to commit a crime, and larceny by conversion of between $1,000 and $20,000. The charges stem from incidents in March 2002. Stuart said the list of victims could be even greater and more charges could be issued. Syts was arraigned Sept 15. Magistrate Gregory Wise released him on a $25,000 personal recognizance bond. On Friday, Syts was back in court for a preliminary conference before District Judge John Connolly. His next court appearance is Oct 10. Syts' attorney, Richard Nash, had no comment at this time. Gottschalk, who handles computer crime for the Sheriff's Department, said Syts posted advertisements on a Web Site for Diamond Star Motors-- DSMTrader.com . Syts, Gottschalk said, listed for sale turbo chargers, exhaust systems, fenders, mirrors, body braces and other high-performance parts that make cars handle better and go faster. The majority of the parts were for essentially the same model of car, marketed as the Eagle Talon, Plymouth Laser and the Mitsubishi Eclipse. People wanting to purchase car parts contacted Syts by e-mail, Gottschalk said. The order would be placed, with payment required up front. Syts allegedly received the money at his home. "He asked them to either give him a credit card or send a certified money order before the order would be sent," Stuart said. "They would send money, and nothing would be received." The lone Michigan victim-- a Clare man-- claims he ordered, and paid for, $425 in merchandise. He never received the parts, Stuart said, nor did he get a refund. Similar complaints came from British Columbia, Texas, Virginia, Utah, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, New Jersey, Colorado and Arizona. When they didn't receive their merchandise, Gottschalk said people started calling and e-mailing Syts. "Everyone had either spoken to him on the phone or sent e-mails requesting a refund or the parts," Gottschalk said. "He'd tell them he didn't have the parts, that they were back-ordered. They never got anything back." Gottschalk said Syts never had the car parts. None were found in August, when deputies and Dryden Township police searched his home. Authorities did seize Syts' computer and business records. Complaints have been filed with the Attorney General's office and the Better Business Bureau, according to Gottschalk. Notices from both, he said, were found among documents seized. More information regarding any investigation, violation or action was unknown at the deadline. "People would just like their money back," Gottschalk said. "They certainly would like an example made (of Syts) so that this will not happen again." "It's our goal to collect restitution for all the victims," said Stuart. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff's Department at 664-1801 or the prosector's office at 667-0326. _______ __________________ Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote |
Re:**Warning to all scammers**
THATS RIGHT, mother fuckers. scam me, im going to whoop your ass.
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Re:**Warning to all scammers**
Also I think that when buying online get it from a source that you have used ebay, forums, etc. If you go on ebay and the guy has a fair amount of nrgative feedback or it's a newer comer regardless of how ggod of a deal it is don't buy from them. Also I have found buying stuff from people on forums get someone who you seeing posting alot just not some guy who pops up selling all kinds of stuff for way less then it's worth. I'm just saying from personal experince and buying stuff online all the time and have yet to be burned.
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true true...I got burned ones :(
Stupid e-bay scammer. |
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well, I'm glad somebody finally got what they deserved....
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yea...most of you heard about the 1700 i got took for........... ill kill that ----------er if i ever catch him
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daym.. 1700, that guy deserves to have his knees broken and hands cut off.
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I got burned 4 times on ebay, since I've been using, two of the the guys where power sellers with perfect feedback, never got reimburst. $150 $70 $25 $15.
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Do you guys know this place?? http://www.mp3playerstore.com/
Well a friend of mine got screwed by the owner of on of these places...the one settled in Canada. He never got his LCD monitor...he bid on it on ebay he e-mailed the guy afterwards and the guy just said to ---- off etc.. and he called and the same thing...Any Canadiaans willing to kick sum scammer but? |
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weird.. i tried to order a iRiver Mp3 player last year (thru the web site) and they were out of stock, so they returned the $$.
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