Trident bnib

[Drendo]

Supposedly he's on a road trip up to Washington State: https://lareefclub.com/community/threads/thief.51423/page-4#post-509298

Is this related to our scammer?

 

[blackgate]

I've been talking to him on Facebook dendro. He says hes been trying to reach out to you but no answer. Says a family member who has been living with him since November took an interest in his hobby and did this to him and us. Gary says the guy is in jail right now.

 

[Admann]

I'm also a member of LaReef Club and familiar with the thread, but not the people involved. It could be, I don't really know, I think this is a different guy.

 

[blackgate]

Sorry meant drendo

 

[Humblefish]

Is this related to our scammer?

That's what I'm trying to ascertain. Someone on my local forum (who was also scammed) believes that it is and asked me to followup.

 

[Humblefish]

Gary says the guy is in jail right now.

The guy on LARC was supposedly in jail as well en route to Washington State.

 

[blackgate]

Here we go

 

[bsr2430]

Here we go again...
Funny how the family member is already in jail now. Sounds like the same guy over on Lareeclub. This sounds like it needs to be reported, many over on Lareeclub are just taking losses. Never take a loss when that person is scamming you. File a police report. It’s truly that simple, and selling things online is a Federal Offense. don’t let him win a dollar from nobody!

 

[blackgate]

His story certainly had the convenience factor for sure

 

[blackgate]

Just wanted to let everyone know that Gary refunded my money and was very apologetic. He said he's trying to get a hold of drendo to refund his money but not having any success

 

[bsr2430]

Why wouldn’t he just send the money back the way it came...?

 

[blackgate]

Not sure maybe just trying to verify everything first? I think this happened to more than just 2 of us by talking to Gary

 

[bsr2430]

Holy crap! I wonder how many this happened too? He she just send everything that came in back. I would bet there’s money missing. I truly hope this was some family member.

 

[Drendo]

Hello Everyone,

I am showing a refund pending in my PayPal account. I don't think anyone will really know exactly what went down, but I would like to believe that a family member got ahold of his R2R account log-in, email address and bank account info. What I am sure of is that this would never have been made right without the help from this community. I am grateful to all of you who helped shine a light on this and apply pressure, as it is in all of our interest that we have a safe place to purchase and sell. I certainly have learned my lessons.

 

[bsr2430]

Learning from mistakes will always make you a better person! Glad you guys are getting a refund!

 

[Humblefish]

Just wanted to let everyone know that Gary refunded my money and was very apologetic. He said he's trying to get a hold of drendo to refund his money but not having any success

This ain't my boy then... He isn't refunding anybody over on LARC lol

 

[bsr2430]

This ain't my boy then... He isn't refunding anybody over on LARC lol

That sucks! That means there’s two of these happening. Sucks this is happening.

 

[Radman73]

Just imagine if someone, especially a family member, did this to you. Sucks all around. Glad you guys are getting your money back.

 

[Humblefish]

That sucks! That means there’s two of these happening. Sucks this is happening.

One of my guys got his $$$ back by pleading with the bank (USAA). He's a vet, so they might have just made it right for him. Hopefully the bank now goes after the scumbag.

 

[Hausser]

There is a trident for sale on bulk reef supply right now if someone wants one.