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      06-15-2018, 03:43 PM   #1
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User MpowerLex tried to scam me

Just wanted to give a heads up to others about a member named Alex Gomez, or MpowerLex. He tried to scam me for some parts this past couple weeks. Took forever to send tracking info, then when he did it was for a company that was out of business. Got my money back from PayPal, but had a package of trash show up today, yes actual trash. I would assume he did so to try and trick PayPal with a new tracking number? Anyway, avoid him!

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      06-15-2018, 03:56 PM   #2
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Thanks for heads up. Frickin scammers
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      06-15-2018, 04:11 PM   #3
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Can I see his trash lol?
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      06-15-2018, 07:38 PM   #5
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Can I see his trash lol?
Just a box with 2 burnt out hid bulbs. Lol
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      06-15-2018, 10:21 PM   #6
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Just wanted to give a heads up to others about a member named Alex Gomez, or MpowerLex.
Why would you ever buy anything from anyone with a -28 reputation?
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Thanks for the heads up and glad to hear paypal had you covered!
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      06-15-2018, 10:46 PM   #8
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lets say this trash was delivered with proper tracking. would paypal have taken ur side then. such grey area. glad you got out unscathed
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      06-15-2018, 10:54 PM   #9
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I believe it does. All PayPal wants to know if the shipment was made and received. If it was the wrong item or broken etc. is typically not of their concern per say. At least that was my history with an unscrupulous seller.

The seller could claim it was shipped and trash swapped out.

Maybe there was a ship from address you can send some “persuaders” to lol
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      06-15-2018, 11:39 PM   #10
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I believe it does. All PayPal wants to know if the shipment was made and received. If it was the wrong item or broken etc. is typically not of their concern per say. At least that was my history with an unscrupulous seller.

The seller could claim it was shipped and trash swapped out.

Maybe there was a ship from address you can send some “persuaders” to lol
in the event you receive trash, and it shows delivered to confirmed address, you need to then file a police report. Once thats done they will refund you
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      06-15-2018, 11:52 PM   #11
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How do you get negative reputation?
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      06-16-2018, 06:08 AM   #12
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How do you get negative reputation?
Rules infractions will do it.

In this instance, the user’s infractions are from a few years ago when he was employed at a BMW dealership and tried to advertise vehicles without being a site sponsor. However, he seems to have legitimately bought/sold a number of items on the forum since. I do notice increased hostility in more recent posts. So it appears to be yet another case where a once-functioning member of the community has turned to criminal activity.

I’ve banned his account and will delete any open sales threads. He could try to re-register so be on the lookout.

Anyway, sorry to hear about your experience, OP. But I am glad you used PayPal and were able to get your money back. Thank you for bringing this situation to our attention.
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How do you get negative reputation?
Rules infractions will do it.

In this instance, the user’s infractions are a few years old from when he was employed at a BMW dealership and tried to advertise vehicles without being a site sponsor. However, he seems to have legitimately bought/sold a number of items on the forum since. I do notice increased hostility in more recent posts. So it appears to be yet another case where a once-functioning member of the community has turned to criminal activity.

I’ve banned his account and will delete any open sales threads. He could try to re-register so be on the lookout.

Anyway, sorry to hear about your experience, OP. But I am glad you used PayPal and were able to get your money back. Thank you for bringing this situation to our attention.
So it is something the moderators do ?
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So it is something the moderators do ?
Not sure I understand. Do moderators monitor and police the website? Yes, that’s exactly why we exist.
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      06-16-2018, 06:12 AM   #15
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So it is something the moderators do ?
Not sure I understand. Do moderators monitor and police the website? Yes, that’s exactly why we exist.
Sorry I mean do they make the negative feedback. We cant do it to each other as forum members ?
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      06-16-2018, 06:19 AM   #16
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Sorry I mean do they make the negative feedback. We cant do it to each other as forum members ?
There isn’t an “Unappreciate” button on posts to negatively impact a person’s reputation, no. But you can help by reporting forum rules violations, which includes someone just being disrespectful or hostile by the way, and moderators will then take action as appropriate.
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Rules infractions will do it.

In this instance, the user’s infractions are from a few years ago when he was employed at a BMW dealership and tried to advertise vehicles without being a site sponsor. However, he seems to have legitimately bought/sold a number of items on the forum since. I do notice increased hostility in more recent posts. So it appears to be yet another case where a once-functioning member of the community has turned to criminal activity.

I’ve banned his account and will delete any open sales threads. He could try to re-register so be on the lookout.

Anyway, sorry to hear about your experience, OP. But I am glad you used PayPal and were able to get your money back. Thank you for bringing this situation to our attention.
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However, he seems to have legitimately bought/sold a number of items on the forum since.
Yet he has (had) 0 iTrader Feedback. Another warning sign.
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      06-16-2018, 12:09 PM   #19
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Just wanted to give a heads up to others about a member named Alex Gomez, or MpowerLex.
Why would you ever buy anything from anyone with a -28 reputation?
-28? How do you get -28? Lois Lerner was only -25...
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      06-16-2018, 03:27 PM   #20
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lets say this trash was delivered with proper tracking. would paypal have taken ur side then. such grey area. glad you got out unscathed
Generally, yes.

Best practice is always to use a credit card for PayPal purchases as you can always file a chargeback as an extra layer of protection.

In this case, filing a chargeback would put the burden of proof on the seller to prove they didn't ship a box of garbage. You'd also have your money back within a day.
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lets say this trash was delivered with proper tracking. would paypal have taken ur side then. such grey area. glad you got out unscathed
I recently had a terrible experience with PayPal. The Indian support has no decision making authority and they just follow the procedures without thinking.

Once he provides an updated/new tracking I would not be surprised if they charge him again.
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However, he seems to have legitimately bought/sold a number of items on the forum since.
Yet he has (had) 0 iTrader Feedback. Another warning sign.
Well, a lot of us start some where when it comes to saluting privately.

Personally I have places I visit often to vouch for me if need be. Like AutoTalent:P
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