Got ripped off by a fellow canadian(updated)

gers1968rt · January 02, 2008, 07:19:47 PM

I've had a bad experience I want to share, because I'm so upset about it. On oct 19 I made a deal to buy a hemi transmission from a guy in quebec. He had a good feedback even though it wasn't a lot of items, maybe 30 or so. We made all the arrangements and this included the fact he was going to use purolator. I paid him through paypal and 10 days later i emailed him asking if he sent it out yet. He replies back a couple of days later that, "what you haven't got it yet?" I double checked that the address I gave him was correct, and I emailed him a few more times, when he tells me that his dad brought the tranny to a cheaper courier in montreal. He wouldn't give me the name or number of the courier, and told me not to pressure him till he does more to find the tranny. I say ok, just keep me informed as to what you've done. Another 5 or six days go by, and I'm really getting a bad feeling about this one, so I file a complaint with paypal. This really gets him angry, but I proceed anyway. Through paypal he offers me half the value, to which I said no way, thinking I should get the full amount. I phoned a help line for paypal and that is when they tell me that the item was only covered for the amount of 315 dollars. I don't know how I overlooked this point, but they also told me they(paypal) would do everything in their power to get the full amount back. Looking back at his purchases, I find this same tranny was bought on oct. 1 this year, this is when I remember that the seller said that he had it rebuilt last year by Brewers. I emailed the guy who sold it on oct. 1 and he said he doesn't know anything about it being rebuilt last year, but that he went through it himself and rebuilt it.
Christmas eve I get an email from paypay saying they awarded me the claim, and 315 dollars was deposited into my account. Merry Christmas, what a way to start the holidays.
I have since emailed paypal, about who decides how much the coverage should be, they did not say. I just get a form letter saying that they understand why I would be upset, and that they would make the guy come up with the balance before he can use his paypal again. The item was number 200163126301 on ebay.
I don't know whether he did not send it, or that the shipping company ripped him off, but either way I'm out the money.
I just now had a call from paypal and they told me that the coverage amount is decided upon by ebay.The rep told me that this guy had no money in his account and that ebay paid me the 315 dollars. They promised that they will continue to pursue this matter.
Sorry for the rant but if anyone can learn from this then it will be worth the anger and shame I feel. Gerry

Troy · January 02, 2008, 07:35:31 PM

Man that sucks...

I have nothing good to say about the "buyer protection" offered by Pay Pal. My roomate had a whole string of great transactions and was then burned twice in a row on high dollar items. Their response was basically "sorry to hear that - better luck next time". She tried to fight it through her credit card company who referred her to Pay Pal who referred her to her credit card company etc.

I also have nothing good to say about their fees once they sucker you into becoming "verified".

Troy

69_500 · January 02, 2008, 07:55:12 PM

I've noticed that as well Troy. It seems that he amount of fee's per transaction has went up drastically ever since I went through the whole process of being verified.

bakerhillpins · January 02, 2008, 07:58:43 PM

Ebay bought PayPal something like a year or two ago. So that they can get you from both sides, buyer and seller.

I use PayPal only when I have to, and when I do I ALWAYS pay with a CC. That way if a seller hoses me its CC fraud and I can use my CC company to resolve the dispute. Its worked for me in the past. Ok only once, and the value of the item was just under $100. In my case it was misrepresented goods and after I returned the item I never got a refund. But others I know do the same, for the same reason.

Never even bothered with PP. They are @#E#$% worthless when it comes to recovering anything.

If you paid through PP using your CC, gather all the digital paperwork you have and call your CC and start a dispute against the charge. You may be able to get the remaining funds.

Bryan

Steve P. · January 02, 2008, 08:03:47 PM

Yet another screw job..

Did you win the auction and pay through PayPal for both the item and the shipping?? If so they have a complete record of that. They have no excuse for only sending you 1/2 the cost. Paypal is self insured. They say up to $2000.00... When Paypal takes their chunk of cash for each transaction it should cover that transaction for the cost up to their printed $2000.00 limit.

Last spring I won a set of 11" backing plates. Paid for them through Paypal including the shipping. I had complained about the high cost of shipping in the beginning as well. It took more than 2 weeks to receive them and when I saw the size of the box I knew they were ten inch.I opened the box and just as I thought they were ten inch plates. Also in the box was a bent up set of shock plates. (These were not even part of the auction).

He added them to make the package heavier.

After emailing the seller and getting shit on in his reply, I took it up with Paypal. I made damn sure I had all my ducks in a row before writing them and then talking to them on the phone. I also waited to contact them until I saw he had someone Else's money coming in from another auction. Well,,, the guy from PP checked everything over very well and he was a car guy, so that helped as well. When all was said and done I had to send them all back, BUT PayPal paid me back everything including my shipping the crap back to him.

Here's the pisser. Paypal has a tab that they can open on every one of us using Evilbay and Paypal. Even if WE can't see some bad feedbacks, THEY DO. Many times people who deserve the WORST feedback possible don't get ANY. WHY, you ask. Because Ebay allows them the chance to slam you for turning them in. Most people don't want bad feedback so they don't slam those that deserve it.. BUT if Paypal has had a complaint, they can see it when they open that tab. Evidently the jerk that tried screwing me had other complaints. No bad feedback. Just complaints that PayPal handled and they took my word over his all the way...

Don't let it end here. You have to be relentless with them sometimes.

Good luck...

OttawaCharger · January 02, 2008, 09:12:20 PM

Gerry,
the way I see it - he still owes you $1000. His mistake was not checking the map. Montreal is a 6 hour drive from your location. Surely he has something you need and most people are not as arrogant when dealing in person.

Alternatively, I s'pose if you had some spare time you could run him through small claims court
http://www.justice.gouv.qc.ca/English/publications/generale/creance-a.htm#sue

bandit67 · January 02, 2008, 09:19:27 PM

I bought a manual from a guy in Canada thru ebay. When I FINALLY did get it, it was not what I thought I was buying. I went back and looked at the add and the pix was what I had bought , but the description was not quite right........I mean misleading. BUT, the bottom line is , Let the buyer beware. My new bottom line , I will NEVER, NEVER again buy from anybody from out of USA......they are different......

OttawaCharger · January 02, 2008, 09:33:18 PM

Lemme guess -> all the measurements in the manual were metric?

I think that he'll have a hard one following your lead Bandit. He is Canadian.

remta1 · January 03, 2008, 03:34:53 AM

yeah nail his ass in the small court ... or pay him a " social " visit

Shakey · January 03, 2008, 07:07:52 AM

Quote from: bandit67 on January 02, 2008, 09:19:27 PM
I bought a manual from a guy in Canada thru ebay. When I FINALLY did get it, it was not what I thought I was buying. I went back and looked at the add and the pix was what I had bought , but the description was not quite right........I mean misleading. BUT, the bottom line is , Let the buyer beware. My new bottom line , I will NEVER, NEVER again buy from anybody from out of USA......they are different......

Quotethey are different

In what aspect are people that do not live in the United Staes different from the people that do?

gers1968rt · January 03, 2008, 07:31:55 AM

You guys brought up some good points, I'll look into the credit card next. I've bought many things on ebay from guys in the usa and I've never been done over like this one, I love americans, but I use the term love loosely. I've thought about a friendly visit but I don't have the time to drive there. Small claims court might be something to look into too, but if I need to drive there then that will be difficult for me. Gerry

70 Charger RT · January 03, 2008, 09:29:14 AM

QuoteI will NEVER, NEVER again buy from anybody from out of USA......they are different......

Yes I'm not in the USA, but I personally don't see a lot of differences between Americans and Canadians other than the country we live in. I have an impecable ebay record and I do not rip people off no matter where they live. I'm sure you'll agree that there are shady characters everywhere no matter if you live in the USA or Canada or tim-buk-too.

OttawaCharger · January 03, 2008, 09:54:39 AM

Quote from: gers1968rt on January 03, 2008, 07:31:55 AM
Small claims court might be something to look into too, but if I need to drive there then that will be difficult for me. Gerry

Gerry - look at that link I posted.
Plaintiffs who live more than 80 km from the domicile of the defendant may file their statement of claim in the court for the judicial district in which they are domiciled or, if they are not domiciled in Québec, where they have their residence or business. The clerk will transmit the statement of claim to the clerk of the court chosen by the plaintiff.

Now what you're hoping for is that the guy will try to settle out of court. A high possibility since he knows that you have all your documentation in order (emails, copy of the ebay add, etc.) and it would be pretty tough for him to win.

Steve P. · January 03, 2008, 11:31:21 AM

Absolutely... Every email. Every contact. Every document from Ebay. Every document from Paypal. I don't care if he wrote you back 2 words. EVERYTHING........ When the law sees that you have done everything you possibly can and you have your eggs all in one basket they tend to be more on your side even when you are NOT totallllly right. NOT SAYING YOU AREN'T. Just making a point.

gers1968rt · January 04, 2008, 09:23:27 PM

Today, I found out that the credit card company can't help me. I then went and obtained a small claims application. I asked Ebag to give me the full name and address of the "defendant". If they don't come through with this little bit of information I might be stymied. Gerry

Charger-Bodie · January 04, 2008, 09:24:39 PM

Quote from: gers1968rt on January 04, 2008, 09:23:27 PM
Today, I found out that the credit card company can't help me. I then went and obtained a small claims application. I asked Ebag to give me the full name and address of the "defendant". If they don't come through with this little bit of information I might be stymied. Gerry

you can get that info youreself thru the find contact info link.

Ghoste · January 04, 2008, 09:26:45 PM

Sorry to hear that. I've never had much luck with credit card companies either as far as the couple of times I've been at the losing end of a transaction that involved them. Each time, unless I was able to come through with evidence that would have basically amounted to an admission of guilt from the other party, I was told that I was out of luck.
I hope you get yours straightened out.

gers1968rt · January 04, 2008, 09:38:03 PM

Ok, the contact info link got me his name and city, but not his middle name if he has one or his street address, which I need for filing the claim.

tecmopar · January 05, 2008, 05:10:30 AM

I haven't read all of the responses but the only way Paypal can offer you less then what you paid is if the item was recieved but not what you expected. If the item was NOT recieved and the seller doesn't have proof of delivery, tracking # etc, then they must return all of your money, its in their own "terms of Agreement" and its what the 2000.00 buyer protection is all about. Something doesn't sound right here and if you paid X dollars and it was never recieved then they should give you the same in return. I've had this happen both ways in the past and was refunded my FULL amount, around 1500.00 and didn't have to give a refund on a different one of like 1200.00 because I had all the proof that it was delivered, this Pri*k was just straight out lying thinking he could get the item for free. Again, something is not right about this so get on Paypal's as* about it, good luck.

firefighter3931 · January 05, 2008, 11:25:34 AM

Quote from: gers1968rt on January 03, 2008, 07:31:55 AM
You guys brought up some good points, I'll look into the credit card next. I've bought many things on ebay from guys in the usa and I've never been done over like this one, I love americans, but I use the term love loosely. I've thought about a friendly visit but I don't have the time to drive there. Small claims court might be something to look into too, but if I need to drive there then that will be difficult for me. Gerry

Gerry, i'm assuming you used a credit card with paypal ?

If that's the case then hound the credit card company.....tell them your business with them will be over ! Go to your bank and talk with the manager....tell them your mortgage & loans will be going bye-bye unless they fix this BS. Credit card companies charge big interest and they are self insured....you're paying for everyone elses screwups....don't let them get off on this.

Another option would be to file a complaint with the local (montreal) police dept. This is a clear case of internet fraud and carries some heavy jail time. It worked for me in the past on an e-bay scammer....i was almost out 3k but the cops scared the piss outa the idiot and i had my money back pronto.

Ron

gers1968rt · January 05, 2008, 12:07:34 PM

Ok, when I first opened my paypal account, it was linked to my credit card. Then at some point, paypal required my bank account or I couldn't use paypal anymore. Everything worked smoothly and all my payments were debited out of my account. This is why the credit card company will not help me, because they have no record of the transaction. I could go to my bank and try that next.
Ebag so far, will not give me his complete name or address. Without this information, a small claims can't be started.
The transmission was purchased by 66stroker526 from a guy on ebay: hemidans on oct 1 2007, item no. 280157654439. If you notice, the paypal coverage for buyers protection was the full amount 2000 dollars. Interesting that ebay lowered the covered amount to 315 for the same item. Did they make a precedence and can I use this to further my cause? I cannot start a dispute with ebag because too much time has passed. Gerry

Duey · January 05, 2008, 12:30:57 PM

Gerry, like Ron says, it is in your bank's best interests to work with you on this. If I read you right, the PP payment came direct out of your bank account? There is still an e-trail of this. Moving you banking to another institution is not something that your bank really wants to encourage.

If you still have issues, let me know and I'll get a hold of a friend in Ottawa Police Services to see what can be worked out between O.P.S. and MUC (Montreal Police) as an interagency co-operation thing.

Cheers,
Duey

p.s. PM sent with an e-mail you can get a hold of me, if you need.

gers1968rt · January 05, 2008, 01:30:22 PM

hey Duey, thanks for that. This guy is from St-Paul-D'Abbotsford. It is a small community of around 2900 people, I don't yet know which police station has jurisdiction for this town. Gerry

aussiemuscle · January 06, 2008, 08:34:11 PM

i have a suggestion to everyone using a credit card over the internet if you are worried about them stealing your number. i set up a "no credit" card. I got a new account with a minimal balance; to this i linked a mastercard provided by my bank with a zero credit limit. If i don't have enough funds in this account, the transaction is rejected. if i buy something i first put that amount in the account. if someone steals my cc number, they won't be able to get more than the minimum amount (at the moment $10).

other than that, it works exactly like a normal credit card.

gers1968rt · January 03, 2009, 10:57:04 PM

Well, after a whole year the scumbag that ripped me off has a new ebay account but is selling the same transmission. I forwarded the info to the police, not that that will help, but here is the link for all of you. Stay away from this guy. Guy lives in Granby Quebec, if anyone is in that area, please let me know, I would love his address so I can start a small claims against him, name is Stephane Bisson. Thanks Gerry

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220338205536&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=

68charger383 · January 03, 2009, 11:09:41 PM

Sent him an e-mail about sellinf this tranny last year for you.

gers1968rt · January 03, 2009, 11:15:21 PM

What was his response if anything?

firefighter3931 · January 04, 2009, 12:04:36 AM

Quote from: gers1968rt on January 03, 2009, 10:57:04 PM
Well, after a whole year the scumbag that ripped me off has a new ebay account but is selling the same transmission. I forwarded the info to the police, not that that will help, but here is the link for all of you. Stay away from this guy. Guy lives in Granby Quebec, if anyone is in that area, please let me know, I would love his address so I can start a small claims against him, name is Stephane Bisson. Thanks Gerry

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220338205536&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=

Time to pay this scumbag a visit. He recently tried to rip a Moparts member off....check out the threads below.

Yep, same name ; Stephan Bisson. God i HATE Scumbag lowlifes.

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=4867497&page=0&fpart=1&vc=1

Here is the result Gerry....they hounded the MutherF and he came clean.....the part was not as advertised but still some positive, allthough less than ideal outcome.

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=Test&Number=4880542&Searchpage=1&Main=4880538&Words=+LAR_414&topic=&Search=true#Post4880542

If you decide to pay him a visit lemme know, I'd luv to meet this cat and issue some payback.

Ron

472 R/T SE · January 04, 2009, 12:34:41 AM

Quote from: firefighter3931 on January 04, 2009, 12:04:36 AM

If you decide to pay him a visit lemme know, I'd luv to meet this cat and issue some payback.

Ron

Good gravy I think a picture of you Ron should be suffice enough. The fear of bodily harm would have me running to the post office

OK...scratch the running part.

firefighter3931 · January 04, 2009, 01:12:42 AM

Quote from: 472 R/T SE on January 04, 2009, 12:34:41 AM
Quote from: firefighter3931 on January 04, 2009, 12:04:36 AM

If you decide to pay him a visit lemme know, I'd luv to meet this cat and issue some payback.

Ron

Good gravy I think a picture of you Ron should be suffice enough. The fear of bodily harm would have me running to the post office

OK...scratch the running part.

LOL, great idea Mike !

Gerry, just tell this Bozo that the guy in the pic below is coming to collect YOUR money and he's bringing his big brother along for the ride.

Ron

six-tee-nine · January 04, 2009, 03:44:07 AM

for that amount of cash.......

i'd pay him a visit with my quit friend....

gers1968rt · January 04, 2009, 08:28:27 AM

Hey Ron, is that really you? I could hide behind you when we go visit.

Tilar · January 04, 2009, 08:33:12 AM

That thread that Ron posted from Moparts has full address and a couple phone numbers.

Belgium R/T -68 · January 04, 2009, 08:59:14 AM

I'm hunting a seller (289 stars) for a 400$ purchase that should have been sent to Mike in Florida, haven't showed up yet, paid 3rd of december.

Is it usual that sellers advertise restored items before they restore just to make sure they can sell it and when they have a buyer they start to
restore it and then ship or is it wishful thinking from my side?

I paid with my cc via paypal.

gers1968rt · January 04, 2009, 09:31:22 AM

Of the three numbers listed on moparts only one has a name and address: I. Gileau, 224 Rue Cyr, Granby, Quebec. Possibly a friend or girlfriend?

1969chargerrtse · January 04, 2009, 09:37:47 AM

I'm old school in some ways. I had something like this happen years ago but not as nearly as much money was involved. I mailed him something and he didn't mail me something in return. It bugged the heck out of me, so I found a town about 1/2 hour away from where he lived on a map, and I wrote him this. Great news! My brother lives in bla bla, I'm coming out this weekend to visit him, and then I'm coming to see you. I want what you took from me, it's been bothering me and I can't take it anymore. I'll be at your house at bla bla street, early next Saturday. I'll see you then. He emailed me back that he just shipped it out. And he did.
Me, I'd do the same for that guy. Only I'd add when I get up there be patient because the 6 hour drive is gonna upset me and I'm not leaving without what you owe me.
Of course go the CC routes first, but if all else fails.

gers1968rt · January 04, 2009, 10:01:53 AM

That might work if and only if you can nail him down to an address. I want to contact him as someone else (new ebay account) and say I want to come look at the transmission before bidding on it. Or... I could just be the winning bidder and then tell him I'm coming to pick it up, give me your address. Hopefully, he will give me the correct address and then pay him a visit. Ron, what do you think? Gerry

firefighter3931 · January 04, 2009, 10:02:17 AM

Quote from: gers1968rt on January 04, 2009, 08:28:27 AM
Hey Ron, is that really you? I could hide behind you when we go visit.

Yep, that's me, lol !

Awhile back a fellow Firefighter buddy was having an issue with a local "shady" used appliance outlet....a fridge he purchased crapped out after 2 weeks. The bussiness owner didn't want to honour the warrenty so my buddy informed him that he was coming over for a refund. Well 3 of us showed up on our Bikes in full leathers and when he saw the "Posse" pull up in the parking lot he couldn't peel off a fistful of $20's fast enough. Man, we had a good laff over that one.

Quote from: gers1968rt on January 04, 2009, 09:31:22 AM
Of the three numbers listed on moparts only one has a name and address: I. Gileau, 224 Rue Cyr, Granby, Quebec. Possibly a friend or girlfriend?

Yep, he seems to be switching usernames and mailing addresses...scumbag ! E-Bay needs to be made aware of these CROOKS and quit protecting them. I would be copying those threads from Moparts and pursuing this matter further. There is enough info to take legal action. Paypal needs to be held accountable too !

Quote from: 1969chargerrtse on January 04, 2009, 09:37:47 AM
I'm old school in some ways. I had something like this happen years ago but not as nearly as much money was involved. I mailed him something and he didn't mail me something in return. It bugged the heck out of me, so I found a town about 1/2 hour away form where he lived on a map, and I wrote him this. Great news! My brother lives in bla bla, I'm coming out this weekend to visit him, and then I'm coming to see you. I want what you took from me, it's been bothering me and I can't take it anymore. I'll be at your house at bla bla street, early next Saturday. I'll see you then. He emailed me back that he just shipped it out. And he did.

It's amazing what a little face to face meeting or the threat of said meeting will do to motivate a deadbeat.

No computer screen to hide behind !

Ron

gers1968rt · January 04, 2009, 10:12:22 AM

There is no 109 Rue Des Frenes, only 32 to 34.

firefighter3931 · January 04, 2009, 10:20:15 AM

Quote from: gers1968rt on January 04, 2009, 10:01:53 AM
That might work if and only if you can nail him down to an address. I want to contact him as someone else (new ebay account) and say I want to come look at the transmission before bidding on it. Or... I could just be the winning bidder and then tell him I'm coming to pick it up, give me your address. Hopefully, he will give me the correct address and then pay him a visit. Ron, what do you think? Gerry

Gerry, i bet he only sells to people that are too far away to come see him in person....that way he doesn't have to chance meeting a potential buyer. Hell, i'd be surprised if that trans in the E-bay auction is even his....probably a pic he swiped somewhere.

Fwiw, you have 6 years to file a small claims complaint aginst this turd. The statute of limitations has not expired yet....you have time. Internet fraud is a federal offence and carries some serious jailtime. I would try contacting the RCMP and forward all the documentation (even the Moparts threads to show a "pattern of behavior")....they take this stuff pretty seriously.

I'm in Ottawa.....about 3-4 hours from where he lives....or claims to live.

Ron

dkn1997 · January 04, 2009, 12:05:27 PM

I sent him an email too:

funny, this looks exactly like the same tranny you sold to a guy in Ontario last year under a different username. That one was rebuilt by brewers too. go figure!

Tilar · January 04, 2009, 03:12:48 PM

Quote from: Belgium R/T -68 on January 04, 2009, 08:59:14 AM
I'm hunting a seller (289 stars) for a 400$ purchase that should have been sent to Mike in Florida, haven't showed up yet, paid 3rd of december.

Is it usual that sellers advertise restored items before they restore just to make sure they can sell it and when they have a buyer they start to
restore it and then ship or is it wishful thinking from my side?
I paid with my cc via paypal.

You might try what I did with one nutjob. Threatened to turn his ass over to his states Attorney General. 5 weeks after I paid for it I finally threated him with that, and it was 3 days and I had my item.

Whatever it is you do, make sure you do it before the 60 day limit.

gers1968rt · January 04, 2009, 04:57:09 PM

If I am the winning bidder, which I can guarantee you that I will be, I will just tell him I'm coming down to pick it up. He probably thinks I'm too far away and wouldn't drive over. It's worth a try.

jb666 · January 04, 2009, 05:02:37 PM

I emailed him too. I really hate people like this. If you can't earn $$ honestly then don't go around ripping people off... Friggin' scum bag.

gers1968rt · January 04, 2009, 05:11:38 PM

Hey, can somebody email him and ask for pics of the Brewers invoices? I have copies from 14 months ago and I want to see if they are the same ones. I'll post them a little later. Sound sincere, I don't want to scare him off till I get a chance to win this auction and pay him a visit. Thanks to everyone's input, I appreciate all the help received so far. Gerry

jb666 · January 04, 2009, 05:19:01 PM

Quote from: gers1968rt on January 04, 2009, 05:11:38 PM
Hey, can somebody email him and ask for pics of the Brewers invoices? I have copies from 14 months ago and I want to see if they are the same ones. I'll post them a little later. Sound sincere, I don't want to scare him off till I get a chance to win this auction and pay him a visit. Thanks to everyone's input, I appreciate all the help received so far. Gerry

I'd seriously doubt he'll send that to anyone, if it exists.. I hope this turns out good for you.

I was scammed through PayPal about a year ago.. I called them almost every day for 2 months.. They kept telling me "don't worry, we can see that you were scammed". Yet, I never got my $$ back. That account has since been closed.

Back N Black · January 04, 2009, 06:08:06 PM

I had a problem with a vendor about a month ago. Opened a dispute claim through paypal and they withdrew the funds from his account until the dispute was settled. I have being ripped a couple of times and did not take any chances.

kamkuda · January 05, 2009, 04:00:50 PM

That doesn't look anything like you. There is no beer or car part in your hands.

gers1968rt · January 05, 2009, 05:31:05 PM

I think the scumbag smelled a rat and pulled all of the auction items. I guess he should know the smell. Smells like home. I guess I'll keep looking on kijiji.

gers1968rt · March 06, 2010, 03:26:43 PM

Look what I found

http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=45.432393,-72.882362&spn=0,359.998286&t=k&z=19&layer=c&cbll=45.432475,-72.882348&panoid=eoHXymEDQsSRV8f2FQMc8w&cbp=12,355.22,,2,2.75

I've been looking for this a hole for over 2 years. The google maps were updated last fall and I found his house on street view. His address is 14 Rue des Frenes, Saint-Paul-d'Abbotsford,QC, Canada.
In my search for this guy, I found an ad for a car he was selling on Autabuy and I had a couple of different addresses. It turns out that one of the street names was correct but the house number was way off. Here is the pic of the car he was selling. Here is the ad
http://www.autabuy.com/Testimonials/Details.cfm?VID=273881

Now what should I do to find out if this address is his house?

Stretch · March 08, 2010, 05:43:48 PM

On the other side of issues like this, my buddy sold a '73 roadrunner hood to a guy for around $700.00 shipped. He sent it to the business where the buyer wanted it shipped and said he worked. My Buddy sent it via truck fright through the trucking company his fiancée works for. He had a copy of the signed packing slip (that was not signed by the buyer. It was signed by some one else who worked at the destination). The buyer said he never got the hood. Pay pal looked at the copy of the signed packing slip my buddy had, said it wasn't the buyers name on it and took the $700.00 out of his account. He's out the hood and the money. He no longer accepts pay pal.

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Got ripped off by a fellow canadian(updated)