I believe that is true, but you CAN file a police report of fraud with your local PD and possibly with the PD on the sellers end. Call your local PD to get the precedure. There may be a time limit you may have to wait before you can file the report.
Based on information received from other board members here as well as information gathered elsewhere on the internet, I have found that "HardGear" is in fact a Michael Anthony Aviles, who is a well-known scammer on several other messageboards all across the internet. I cannot divulge all information at this time, as I believe it would violate the terms of use. Anyway, here are some of the posts I have found that prove my findings:
So, suffice it to say that Michael Anthony Aviles is indeed a scammer who should not be trusted under ANY circumstances. I am currently working with the Postal Inspection Service to aid in their currently open investigation of Mr. Aviles and have every intention of doing everything in my power to put this man where he belongs: in jail.
I will be posting a more thorough documentation of my dealings with Mr. Aviles in the vendor feedback conference wherein I will include every last bit of personal information I have about him.
This is the address to which I sent the money order, which he claimed to be his "work address":
Michael Anthony
244 5th Ave #M287
New York, NY 10001
More information will be available when I have time to write a full account. Please be sure to look for this soon.
Driller: I have sent you a PM regarding information requested by the Postal Inspector.
I completely understand the outrage, but please help us keep this thread civil.
Let’s try to stay on track and post relevant information that is going to help others avoid situations like this in the future as well as get updates on the current situation.
Posting insults at the seller will do nothing but clutter this thread with useless posts.
What color interior? If gray, I need both seats complete if they're in good condition.
Also, does yours have HID or halogen headlamp assemblies? If halogen, I need both. If HID, I may need either or both ballast/bulb units.
Thanks for taking time to respond. I would be happy to have answers sent to czh0@nreca.org (that's c-z-h-and the number ZERO). You could also call me at 202-744-6880.