I think I was ripped off for $4,000. Can you guys help me?

Unfortunately I only have the yahoo email address. I was offered 30+ postcards all signed by Enzo Ferrari, as well as the Enzo edition Opus and an F1 Opus. He also mentioned he had 2 race worn helmets of Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel, which were £35k each with a chance to meet the driver....

 

No, it's happened before, see this thread -
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/avoid-la-scuderia-rossa-orlando-vetrano.522821/

 

As it appears he is trading on Ebay USA, GB, Spain and probably others can't someone on here with time on their hands find a way of disrupting his business?
You know, someone who is a little "inventive".
It appears his Ebay name is petrolhead00

 

The police aren't going to do anything. I reported the same instance, in a full report, with the FBI, and haven't heard a thing in 15 months... ($4,200 lost in bank wire fraud)

 

Did you discover anything?

 

Eric. I’m emailing you. Positive news mate


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Why would now not be a good time to explain himself, why tomorrow? Weird fella.


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If his story about his father is trie, then that would be a good reason why.

Let's see if he follows through with his word to contact Eric tomorrow.

 

Give me a break. Will you guys never learn. This is why they succeed. His taunts are only a guise. This is what they do. Sid, you mentioned good news...well? Sorry to be cynical. Would love to be proven wrong and his money returned!

 

Actually, my mom is going through cancer and I have been the same way with regards to external influences (job, cars, life, etc). I'm going to remain optimistic and hope I'm not being foolish.

 

Friend in the police who works on wire and cyber crime claims the case is strong enough for arrest and conviction on at least two major charges (with time in the big house as a penalty). Won’t say more here in case it’s watched, but suffice to say Alberto’s knowledge of the law is less than perfect in this case, so I’d hope he is going to deliver the book either to Eric, or contact me as requested for me to pick it up on Eric’s behalf, as it would save him considerable cost and time

 

He typed an email, why not add a line or two and put the case to bed? I don’t buy it. I’ve got cancer, I don’t use it as an excuse to screw people.

 

Sid, you are going up and above the call of duty...You're a good man.

 

Did you / your people make your request to him at his door or a neighbour?

Is he in England or Italy - were you able to find out?

 

Agrreed whatever the outcome, Sid you are a credit to the community for your efforts. I hope we have a happy ending to this thread.

 

I’m still waiting on him to drop in. In the meantime, I’ve emailed the guy politely requesting he contact me to arrange me to collect the book, we’ll see if he goes for it.

I’ll try my best to help however I can. If nathan gets confirmation the guy is in residence, I’ll go up and knock the door, unfortunately these days I’m too ill to drive all the way there to sit in a cold car waiting!, but if we know he’s in, I’ll make Nathan do it for me!


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Let this be a lesson. Either you pay in cash in person, or you use PayPal/EBay.

Otherwise, you have ZERO protection. Also don’t send the PayPal payment as a gift, that also removes Buyer protection.

 

Buying Yes, Selling using Paypal has its own well documented high risks.

 

I didn't say he has an excuse to screw anybody. Not everyone deals with cancer in the same manner. You are mentally tough, he may not be.

 

That's a reasonable response

 

Is this the book you speak of? https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-The-Official-Ferarri-Opus-Cavillino-Rampante-Edition-RARE-AFTAL-SOLD-OUT/122979926539?hash=item1ca22cc20b:g:aNQAAOSwExlajai3