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Thread: User 'Vileredfalcon' scammed $140 from my friend, what should I do?

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    I was going to say that he could just be having internet trouble, but if he's been logging in to gtz, there goes that theory. Here's hoping it's something else and your friend gets his console & games.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DreamTR View Post
    He's also on NintendoAge and lives local to me. I've had two good deals with him, something must be going on, I would not think he would just run off with the monies.
    Put up a "wall of shame" entry at Game Galaxy, maybe?

    Eh, that's terrible advice. Moving on...

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    I don't know. Maybe I'm being unreasonable but if this guy prefaces a transaction with "I'll burn, steal, kill anything you care about" then I don't see why he deserves the benefit of the doubt when a deal goes bad. Not saying all lunatics are thieves but I find it amazing that people who have dealt with him before seem to be saying how awesome a guy he is and that something else must have happened. Even if this guy were willing to sell me his entire game collection for $8.50, ship quickly, and tape a red rose to the package, I don't think I'd be all that comfortable doing business with him and certainly wouldn't praise him knowing what kinds of threats he makes to potential buyers/sellers.
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    and i was thinking of nabbing that

    damn that sucks man I hope somethin good comes out of it, it really doesn't seem like it though

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    Quote Originally Posted by TonyTheTiger View Post
    I don't know. Maybe I'm being unreasonable but if this guy prefaces a transaction with "I'll burn, steal, kill anything you care about" then I don't see why he deserves the benefit of the doubt when a deal goes bad. Not saying all lunatics are thieves but I find it amazing that people who have dealt with him before seem to be saying how awesome a guy he is and that something else must have happened. Even if this guy were willing to sell me his entire game collection for $8.50, ship quickly, and tape a red rose to the package, I don't think I'd be all that comfortable doing business with him and certainly wouldn't praise him knowing what kinds of threats he makes to potential buyers/sellers.
    It's possible that it was posted in jest... But, how does a stranger know that? That's the catch.


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    Posted this on the RF Generation bad seller thread so that everyone on there knows to avoid vileredfalcon and linked to this thread.

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    His "threat" in his profile is absolutely hilarious. I'd be willing to bet serious money he's a keyboard warrior who's 160 pounds soaking wet and hasn't been in a fight all his life. Sorry to hear about the money but I'm just gonna go ahead and say it. Your buddy lost 140 bucks. That sucks. Remember the important lessons this has taught you about buying stuff online and be more careful going forward. At least 140 isn't a huge chunk of change to be out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by camarotuner View Post
    I'd be willing to bet serious money he's a keyboard warrior who's 160 pounds soaking wet and hasn't been in a fight all his life.
    His picture from a post on NA:

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeaglePuss View Post
    His picture from a post on NA:
    How much of a badass can you be, if ROB can give you a beat-down?

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    Quote Originally Posted by camarotuner View Post
    At least 140 isn't a huge chunk of change to be out.
    It is to many of us, and it's way more than anyone would actually care to lose.

    He's actually been replying to an offer on GTZ we've been going back and forth on so I'm going to send him this link and see what he says.
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    I have had a couple deals with him over the years as well. I will see if I can get in contact with him as well over at NA.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mobiusclimber View Post
    It is to many of us, and it's way more than anyone would actually care to lose.

    He's actually been replying to an offer on GTZ we've been going back and forth on so I'm going to send him this link and see what he says.
    Yes, for me and my friend Matt $140 is alot of money.
    If anyone can help get a response from 'Christopher Hughes' that would be great. I have been unable to get any response and neither has Matt who had the $140 stolen.

    By no means an I asking to have this person harassed or messed with in any way, that is not how I operate. I just want to see a resolution to this situation.

    If he would be willing to log onto the Digital Press forums and join the conversataion that would be great. If he is truly not trying to get away with stealing this money than he obviously has nothing to be afraid of.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BeaglePuss View Post
    His picture from a post on NA:
    OMG! I know what happened. Rob, sparring this poor man his life, required a boon in return of the favor. The boon was called in at the sum of $140. Rob probably wanted the Batman: Arkham Asylum LE and a couple cases of brew to wash the experience down. Mystery solved and watch your backs guys... Nintendo WiFi service has apparently become 'Skynet' self-aware. Lock up your Robs before you're shacken down too!

    Seriously, I hope he steps up and does right by you two... These things get so depressing. Lighthearted sarcasm only goes so far. :/


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    I find this really sad, and hope that everything gets worked out. I'd look for him on facebook if you know where he lives around.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Icarus Moonsight View Post
    OMG! I know what happened. Rob, sparring this poor man his life, required a boon in return of the favor. The boon was called in at the sum of $140. Rob probably wanted the Batman: Arkham Asylum LE and a couple cases of brew to wash the experience down. Mystery solved and watch your backs guys... Nintendo WiFi service has apparently become 'Skynet' self-aware. Lock up your Robs before you're shacken down too!

    Seriously, I hope he steps up and does right by you two... These things get so depressing. Lighthearted sarcasm only goes so far. :/
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    Quote Originally Posted by dao2 View Post
    no one wants the arkum asylum LE
    Self-aware Rob is still very young. He just got the hang of racketeering and protection. Give the little guy time. Look how much trouble he had playing Gyromite before he gained consciousness!


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    i think someone should pay a visit to this scammers doorstep and teach him a lesson in humility.
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    Here's his facebook, that wasn't so hard.

    http://www.facebook.com/VileRedFalcon
    If you check out his friends list he has family members as his friends too. (Or, at least they have his last name) So I would contact them too.
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    This is quickly getting very creepy. Remind me to never scam anyone here. Dayummmm.

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