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Off Topics > FRAUD ALERT!!! Anybody know this guy, helimike24?...Update...
 
 
montarok
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Location: Brooklyn, NY

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Red-Rx7

I did a lookup on Mike's phone number, and attempted to contact him (4/4/08 @ 9:45 AM). I spoke to his wife, Shelly, who seemed very nice. She explained that they are going through some difficult times right now (ill child), and she was going to contact Mike right now to have him ship it our or provide the tracking number. She was very apologetic for the matter in how this has been handled, and said she would take care of it.

I left her my phone number in the event Mike cannot post online (no/troubled internet connection at the moment); so he can call me with that information and I will post it here for you montarok.

Good luck.

Mike

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04-05-2008 02:52 PM
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montarok
Key Veteran
Location: Brooklyn, NY

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Red-Rx7

Shelly called me back and said that she had spoke to Mike.

Mike indicated that he has two packages of items to be sent out, and one was sent a few days ago (Shelly thought he sent it originally, but it came back, etc; but never-the-less she indicated it was a few days ago it went). He still has one more package to send, and he indicated it would go by Fed-Ex.

Once he gets home from work tonight, he would email me the tracking number from the package he recently sent.

Mike

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04-05-2008 02:54 PM
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Red-Rx7
Senior Heliman
Location: Olathe, KS - USA

Montarok,

I don't know what to tell you. I am just trying to help you out. I have no interest or relationship with anyone in this matter. I never received an email and tracking number from Mike.

I called Shelly this morning (about 20 minutes) ago, and she thought he took care of it late last night. She called Mike and verbally got the tracking number from him. She gave that to me, but it wasn't a valid tracking number.

She is currently calling Mike back, and/or Kinko's where he mailed it and will ring me back once she has a valid tracking number.
04-05-2008 05:45 PM
 
 
Red-Rx7
Senior Heliman
Location: Olathe, KS - USA

Package #1:

FedEx 468413210035845

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Ship date
Apr 3, 2008

Estimated delivery
Apr 10, 2008

Destination
Brooklyn, NY

Service type
Ground-Domestic

Weight
2.1 lbs.

Shelly said that Mike would try to get to Kinko's today before they closed, if not tomorrow. She said that they would look at a two day air service or possibly an overnight service for the last package.

Mike
04-05-2008 05:53 PM
 
 
RappyTappy
Elite Veteran
Location: Las Vegas, NV

Wow, all that hassle and tracking down just to get a tracking number for a package? What a a$$ hat. If you don't have the time to complete the sale by shipping the items advertised, then don't try to sell them. Reminds me of another tool on here moorecj98, I got a good helping of his excuses and lies of when the package actually shipped and then it was a pos when I got it, many others have had the same response on other stuff he sold here.

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04-05-2008 09:52 PM
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CJames
Elite Veteran
Location: Back in KC

Whatever happened to that guy Rappy?

Anyone want a pet rabbit?.............I found him on the road dead and I'm tired of hugging him
04-05-2008 11:48 PM
 
 
hellflyer
Senior Heliman
Location: Staten Island NY

Hey I stand behind montarok he is one hell of a guy and a dam great flyer hey montarok if you need help in any way give me a call or pm me and I will help you

The first step in gettin help is admitting you have a problem ( yes I am addicted to helicopters )
04-06-2008 01:44 AM
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montarok
Key Veteran
Location: Brooklyn, NY

Hey guys, I just spoke to Mike Rapka. It turns out that this guy IS really trying to play me. A lady picked up the phone and I asked to speak to Mike. He came on the line and asked "who is this?" I said, "this is the guy you're trying to rip-off". He said he wasn't trying to rip me off, then asked me if I wanted him to ship the package or send me my money back? I obviously asked for a refund in Postal Money Order, because I don't trust that I'll get what I paid for. He has promised to put a POSTAL MONEY ORDER in the mail on Monday. I gave him a Thursday deadline to get my money back, I also explained to him that it wasn't worth having a criminal record over this.

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04-06-2008 02:27 AM
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montarok
Key Veteran
Location: Brooklyn, NY

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Package #1:

FedEx 468413210035845

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Ship date
Apr 3, 2008

Estimated delivery
Apr 10, 2008

Destination
Brooklyn, NY

Service type
Ground-Domestic

Weight
2.1 lbs.
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Shelly said that Mike would try to get to Kinko's today before they closed, if not tomorrow. She said that they would look at a two day air service or possibly an overnight service for the last package.

Red-Rx7, I thank you very very much for your effort. This guy and his wife are scumbags. This tracking number is bogus, because he hasn't shipped jack. I have gone to the local post office to find out the procedure of going after these scumbags, and I've been told what to do when I'm ready. Also, a couple of my buddies in law-enforcement have contacted me to find out what I want to do. I've told Mike Rapka to make sure I get my money by Thursday. Thanks again for your effort.

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04-06-2008 02:37 AM
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montarok
Key Veteran
Location: Brooklyn, NY

LECz3, I say a big thank you to you too.

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04-06-2008 02:39 AM
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Red-Rx7
Senior Heliman
Location: Olathe, KS - USA

Sorry things didn't work out.

Good luck to you.

Mike
04-06-2008 04:37 AM
 
 
montarok
Key Veteran
Location: Brooklyn, NY

Here are some of our communications via PM. Just to show that this guy is a scammer.


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•helimike24 7 Heliman - Location: Tangent, Or
Re: Trex 600N Pro

Hi montarok

I will get you the tracking number when I get home, I have been working the late shift, It was shipped ground not priorty, so it may take a few extra days.

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montarok wrote on 03-26-2008 02:17 PM:
Hi helimike24

I didn't get the package today. What's the tracking number?

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helimike24 wrote on 03-17-2008 06:31 PM:
Hi montarok

Sounds good. I will ship out the the Trex for you on weds. Talk to you weds.

Mike

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montarok wrote on 03-17-2008 02:18 PM:
Hi helimike24

Money order sent. You should get it by Wednesday.

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helimike24 wrote on 03-15-2008 04:56 PM:
Hi montarok

sounds good I will talk to you later, I will let you know when payment is recieved, I will sent you tracking number when shipped.

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montarok wrote on 03-15-2008 01:45 PM:
Hi helimike24

Cool!

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helimike24 wrote on 03-15-2008 04:44 PM:
Hi montarok

I will ship usps for you. I will ship when payment is recieved.

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montarok wrote on 03-15-2008 01:43 PM:
Hi helimike24

Yes, I like USPS priority mail, thanks.

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helimike24 wrote on 03-15-2008 04:39 PM:
Hi montarok

I can use usps if you like.

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montarok wrote on 03-15-2008 01:35 PM:
Hi helimike24

I actually prefer USPS priority mail.

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helimike24 wrote on 03-15-2008 04:34 PM:
Hi montarok


I will ship it fedex, or ups let me know which one you perfer.

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montarok wrote on 03-15-2008 01:27 PM:
Hi helimike24

I'll send it first class, so you should get it Wednesday. How will you be shipping?

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helimike24 wrote on 03-15-2008 04:23 PM:
Hi montarok

sounds good here's my info

MIKE RAPKA
33175 MCFARLAND ROAD # 1
TANGENT, OR 97389

let me know how you are going to send the usps money order, I will get the heli ready to ship to you.

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montarok wrote on 03-15-2008 01:18 PM:
Hi helimike24

Cool! I'll take it. Money order will go out Monday.

Here's my info

Michael Ejovwo-Ottoh
1454 Rockaway Pkwy.
Apt. 323
Brooklyn, NY 11236

What's yours?

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helimike24 wrote on 03-15-2008 04:13 PM:
Hi montarok

Yes I will sell for $600 shipped. Let me know

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montarok wrote on 03-15-2008 12:28 PM:
Hi helimike24

$600 shipped?

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helimike24 wrote on 03-15-2008 12:54 PM:
Hi montarok

I will sell for $600.00 without the radio, just let me know.
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03-27-2008 12:20 AM PROFILE PM EMAIL POSTS BUDDY IGNORE ONLINE Report Spam

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04-06-2008 06:27 AM
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montarok
Key Veteran
Location: Brooklyn, NY

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Package #1:

FedEx 468413210035845

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Ship date
Apr 3, 2008

Estimated delivery
Apr 10, 2008

Destination
Brooklyn, NY

Service type
Ground-Domestic

Weight
2.1 lbs.

This guy must either think he's so smart, or everyone here is stupid.

A heli package with a 2.1 lbs weight?

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04-06-2008 06:34 AM
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Red-Rx7
Senior Heliman
Location: Olathe, KS - USA

His wife said he had two packages to send.

I am not sure what you guys worked out, but according to FedEx there is a package coming from his city to Brooklyn, NY; which is legit.

You can always call FedEx and ask them to confirm the address on that tracking # (since it is valid) and find out the recipient address; to see if it is your or not.

Also, his wife did say he sent out the package initially and it came back. Who knows if this is the truth or not, but she did say that he resent it out a few days earlier, and was able to back that up with a valid tracking #.

The information they are providing does line up; so the PM messages doesn't prove he is a scammer. Now, if all the stuff they said is the true or not; I have no idea.

Either way, I would call and find out from FedEx where that package is heading too. That would be your ultimate catch. Furthermore, if he did agree to refund you the money, he should call FedEx and have them redirect that package back to his house. Else, why lose product and money?

Let us know what you find.

Mike
04-06-2008 06:44 AM
 
 
montarok
Key Veteran
Location: Brooklyn, NY

Well, when I spoke to him earlier, he made no mention of a first package sent. All he asked me was if I still wanted him to ship the package or send me my money back.

The point is, I will refuse any package that shows up at my door. I don't trust this dude one bit.

This is a clear attempt to scam. The deal was to ship USPS priority mail, which he agreed to. Why does he keep talking about FedEx? Why did he completely cease to communicate with me? I know him and his wife were shocked when they got that call from me.

Like I told him, this is not worth going to jail or having a criminal record for.

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04-06-2008 07:02 AM
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montarok
Key Veteran
Location: Brooklyn, NY

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The information they are providing does line up; so the PM messages doesn't prove he is a scammer. Now, if all the stuff they said is the true or not; I have no idea.

BTW I do have proof that they are scammers....all I can say for now is, this ain't worth going to jail for.

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04-06-2008 07:06 AM
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Red-Rx7
Senior Heliman
Location: Olathe, KS - USA

Well, good luck. While a logical person would agree with you, a scammer isn't very logical to begin with in the first place. Just be prepared in the event that you don't get your money back.

Mike
04-06-2008 07:09 AM
 
 
montarok
Key Veteran
Location: Brooklyn, NY

Trust me, if by Thursday I don't get my money back, I'll go to the next step. I'm only trying to give him a chance to redeem himself. I know he really won't like the postal inspectors knocking on his door.

BTW, why hasn't he tried to defend himself? He logged on only to close his threads, but didn't respond to my PM or try to defend himself, hmmmm....

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04-06-2008 07:19 AM
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LECz3
Heliman
Location: Toa Baja, Puerto Rico

FedEx or UPS instead of USPS

This person is very smart he avoid to use USPS because it is a Federal agency. He will have more problems if he use the USPS for a scamm.

04-06-2008 12:59 PM
 
 
montarok
Key Veteran
Location: Brooklyn, NY

He really thinks he's smart.

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04-06-2008 02:39 PM
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