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      02-05-2020, 01:30 PM   #1
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Hey guys,

This is a little embarrassing, but I want to share it so it doesn't happen to you.

I had connected with someone in the Classified forum to purchase side skirts for my F90. In the beginning he communicated well, was very detailed, sounded like a family man attending his sons' soccer games over the weekends and overall seemed to be a good person. He texted me pictures of the skirts that were installed on his vehicle and all looked to be legit. During the first 2 weeks he was very communicative and was in and out of town (per the texts we shared) and, according to his story, on 1/23 had brought in his vehicle to the shop to get the skirts off his car to ship to me. I'm very reasonable and I have a busy schedule too, so I sympathized with him being in-and-out of town so much and continued to be patient throughout our communication.

To make the long story short, yesterday marked 3 weeks since I sent payment to this "seller".

I Venmo him $900 on 1/14. Last text I got from him was on 1/25 that the skirts were off and he was taking them to a professional packaging store to be sent to me...I have not heard from him since then, nor have I received the skirts. I have tried to call him, but my calls go direct to voicemail so I assume he has blocked my number as my calls never ring. I've left a message with no response.

Below is the contact information I have for him. I share this with you in the event that you're either dealing with him or have interest on his future classified post(s) so you stay away.

His "handle" in this forum is xxm3xx90275 .
His Venmo account is @Jenny-Yoon-4
His phone number is 310-793-6761

His original post on the Classified is below:

2018-2020 M5 F90 Carbon Fiber Exterior Parts Akrapovic Gloss Carbon Mirrors https://f90.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1685388

It is very upsetting to me to be in this position. I consider myself to be a very savvy consumer and a good judge of character. Be careful on your interaction with these fake sellers and protect yourself and do your research.

Has anyone else experience this before in this forum? How do you go about reporting something like this?
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      02-05-2020, 01:34 PM   #2
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Sorry to hear, this is why I won't purchase from these forums unless it is a local pick up
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      02-05-2020, 01:58 PM   #3
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Sorry to hear, but there is no f$c&ing way I would Venmo someone $900 over the net for a part without being able to vet them first. I would report them to the forum admin, Venmo (if even possible), etc., though it likely won't do anything.
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Sorry to hear !!
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That sucks. Sorry to hear this man.
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      02-05-2020, 02:23 PM   #6
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Sorry to hear, but there is no f$c&ing way I would Venmo someone $900 over the net for a part without being able to vet them first. I would report them to the forum admin, Venmo (if even possible), etc., though it likely won't do anything.
I'm exploring all those options. It wasn't like I just sent the money, I did a lot of vetting and communication. Karma is a you know what...
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      02-05-2020, 02:40 PM   #7
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Yeah, no offense......but no one who is savvy uses Venmo to send payment for anything of value. You have zero protections. Always use Paypal and Paypal only.

Hope you can get your money back.....call the police and file a report in his city. If his phone, etc. is legit (which I assume it is if you texted with him), they will definitely get ahold of him easily.
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I lost $1000 to a forum con on a set of SSR wheels back in 2007, used paypal and back then they didn't have the buyer protections that they do now, the guy showed me pictures, spoke to me on a burner phone, etc. in the end he had stolen some old lady's identity in OR and i never got a refund. These days peace of mind will cost you 2.9% via paypal goods and services and it's the only way i would buy other than FTF.
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http://elements.demosphere-secure.co...7406/TEAM.html

Google his number.....guy's name is Alex.....email is alex.p.yoon@gmail.com

Maybe something happened? He seems like a legit person.....seems unlikely he needs to scam anyone for $900.
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      02-05-2020, 03:06 PM   #10
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http://elements.demosphere-secure.co...7406/TEAM.html

Google his number.....guy's name is Alex.
Thanks! Looks like he was using his real phone and his real last name. He said Venmo was his wife's, which again, last name matches and has over 50 "Venmo friends" in that account, so again, as I was doing my research it matched.

Heard on PayPal. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Thanks! Looks like he was using his real phone and his real last name. He said Venmo was his wife's, which again, last name matches and has over 50 "Venmo friends" in that account, so again, as I was doing my research it matched.

Heard on PayPal. Thanks for the suggestion.
Yeah, I'd keep trying.....maybe tell him you are filing police report unless he replies ASAP.....because you'd have to be a moron to use all your correct info to scam someone.....or just direct him to this thread where we are sharing his name, phone number, etc...that might scare him into replying.
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http://elements.demosphere-secure.co...7406/TEAM.html

Google his number.....guy's name is Alex.....email is p.yoon@gmail.com

Maybe something happened? He seems like a legit person.....seems unlikely he needs to scam anyone for $900.
Don't disagree on him not being legit. I feel as though I gave him the benefit of a doubt and plenty of time for him to communicate with me. I waited this long to post anything. Last text I got from him was 1/25, so basically 10 days ago. I've texted him 4 times and called (but goes to VM) with no answer or reply. I've been polite and respectful. Perhaps something happened that I'm not aware, I just don't know, but felt compelled to document my experience for the benefit of others.
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12 total posts and the majority are interesting for sale threads. I am weary of some one with no footprint on the boards:

hope no one bites on this one:

https://f90.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1685390
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This is the same asshat that made 3 different posts to sell his Akra exhaust and didnt reply to a single question.
Im not saying they are at fault in any way but mods should have stopped him from listing crap long ago


https://f90.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1685390

https://f90.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1685385

https://f90.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1623535


Hope he makes it right but there is still absolutely nothing that warrants the lack of communication
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yea same guy.. and if you look at his activity he was on the forums yesterday..
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I sent some polite messages through all his posts. Guys should do the same.
Also sent a nice polite PM.

Contribute to the forum, by saying what a f....head this guy is.

My message:
"https://f90.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25772980#post25772980
Send the US$ 900 back or send the skirts to our forum colleague you scammer piece of shit. Fucking sad low life piece of human garbage. Karma is a bitch and it is coming for you."
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Sorry to hear the scam.

His last activity is 2/5/2020 2:10pm
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What a cock sucker.... hope he does the right thing and returns the money to you. He is clearly not dead or anything and keeps browsing the forums.... not cool
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Yeah, what a shithead....he obviously isn't dead or disabled.

Here, you owe me a drink sometime, buddy.....LOL.

https://www.facebook.com/alex.yoon.794
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I hate to hear stories like this. I bought my first E39 M5 from a member of M5Board.com. I would only deal with people who had 100 posts or more. I was patient and found a real seller. I am sorry for your loss.
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Yeah, what a shithead....he obviously isn't dead or disabled.

Here, you owe me a drink sometime, buddy.....LOL.

https://www.facebook.com/alex.yoon.794
Thanks man!
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