*RESOLVED FOR NOW*I am having a problem trading with the user name James

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[quote name='BigNick'][quote name='jmon22']Well, heres what i came up with. The ip addressess are different from the guy right now from when he was making this deal. Although this may not be very clear evidence, as he has posted from around 10 different ones. Even I, who has only posted on 1 or 2 computers, have around 20 different ip addressess I have posted from.

So to cap it all up: IP addressess are different but I dont really know how much evidence this really is.[/quote]

Are they from the same ISP? I know that would require some extra work......[/quote]

Ill look and see what i can do, actually it would only take one more click on my part.
 
Sorry for sounding like an idiot, but what does MightySlacker do? Can he find out everything about you or something? :p
 
I have a question. Manofpeace did you request a reversal of the package yet? If not call UPS as quick as possible and attempt to get it back.
 
Alright heres what I got (again)

The posts from where he was trading came from came from icsurf.com(???never heard of it), the the latest ones seem to have come from aol. Don't take this "too" seriously yet, as I will do more research later to see what else I can come up with.

EDIT: It also seems like about 16 other CAG's have posted on the same IP address that he is posting on now.
 
[quote name='O.D.D']I have a question. Manofpeace did you request a reversal of the package yet? If not call UPS as quick as possible and attempt to get it back.[/quote]

The problem is that I can't find the receipt. I shipped through Mail Boxes Etc, and I informed them through the internet, but I haven't heard anything. If I could find the receipt I can also find out where my package is.
 
Go to your Mail Boxes Etc. They keep a record of all transactions. I have done this at MBE w/out a receipt. They are open Sundays, too! Good luck.
 
[quote name='manofpeace20'][quote name='O.D.D']I have a question. Manofpeace did you request a reversal of the package yet? If not call UPS as quick as possible and attempt to get it back.[/quote]

The problem is that I can't find the receipt. I shipped through Mail Boxes Etc, and I informed them through the internet, but I haven't heard anything. If I could find the receipt I can also find out where my package is.[/quote]
Call UPS and explain the situation, they can locatoe the package, as logn as you have to recipients address,and your address.


hmmmmm. icsurf.com is registered in VA!!!
 
[quote name='jmon22']EDIT: It also seems like about 16 other CAG's have posted on the same IP address that he is posting on now.[/quote]

If it's AOL, that means squat. Dialup users have an IP assigned every time they log on; I'm assuming that the available AOL IPs circulate through various users.
 
Ack, seems like I seem to get to these threads when they're 8 pages in. This is all of the IP info from one of his posts on this topic:

****

It seems like the 65.X.X.X ones are involved with. Ill take time and read every post in this topic to get a good idea of whats going on in a bit. I've been busy all weekend and still am. PM me if you need me, whenever I see a new email from it I go right to the boards.
 
Yes it was the AOL one, but again, I really am not sure how much any of this tells us. I am just a mod with a couple little features I can use and I am just relaying some of this information back to you. Maybe someone else can figure out what this means.
 
I know how to resolve this quickly. I sent Jame's "hacker" the tracking number through a PM. If James can find this tracking number in his PM's, then I would be a step closer to canceling delivery and losing 7 dollars instead of a game and card.

My Mail Boxes ETC turned into the UPS Store, and they are closed Sunday.
 
Why won't James just PM someone his phone number, that way we can confirm his story that he lives in Colorado.

I've read through the whole thread and the only person's story that doesn't hold up is James'. Also, the only person not cooperating is James.
 
[quote name='Ugamer_X']Why won't James just PM someone his phone number, that way we can confirm his story that he lives in Colorado.

I've read through the whole thread and the only person's story that doesn't hold up is James'. Also, the only person not cooperating is James.[/quote]

You pretty much covered it. However, a phone call with him would be pointless. I will only have a phone conversation with him when he wants to resolve the issue, which he apparently has no intention of doing.
 
Is teh tracking number in your sent pm folder? Also, I live in WI, but have a CT cell phone number. Point being you can live anywhere and have a phone number from any where.
 
[quote name='BigNick']Is teh tracking number in your sent pm folder? Also, I live in WI, but have a CT cell phone number. Point being you can live anywhere and have a phone number from any where.[/quote]

No, my sent box got flooded over when this whole ordeal took place.
 
[quote name='BigNick']Is teh tracking number in your sent pm folder? Also, I live in WI, but have a CT cell phone number. Point being you can live anywhere and have a phone number from any where.[/quote]
Same here I live in MA and have a NY cell #.
 
[quote name='manofpeace20'][quote name='BigNick']Is teh tracking number in your sent pm folder? Also, I live in WI, but have a CT cell phone number. Point being you can live anywhere and have a phone number from any where.[/quote]

No, my sent box got flooded over when this whole ordeal took place.[/quote]

Call UPS, they can locate the package with your info and the recipients.
 
[quote name='BigNick'][quote name='manofpeace20'][quote name='BigNick']Is teh tracking number in your sent pm folder? Also, I live in WI, but have a CT cell phone number. Point being you can live anywhere and have a phone number from any where.[/quote]

No, my sent box got flooded over when this whole ordeal took place.[/quote]

Call UPS, they can locate the package with your info and the recipients.[/quote]

I can't find the receipt and the store I shipped from (the ups store) is closed on Sundays. I e-mailed the UPS Store site giving them my info, but I haven't heard anything. I am trying to get James to get the tracking number out of the "hackers" PM's.
 
[quote name='manofpeace20'][quote name='BigNick'][quote name='manofpeace20'][quote name='BigNick']Is teh tracking number in your sent pm folder? Also, I live in WI, but have a CT cell phone number. Point being you can live anywhere and have a phone number from any where.[/quote]

No, my sent box got flooded over when this whole ordeal took place.[/quote]

Call UPS, they can locate the package with your info and the recipients.[/quote]

I can't find the receipt and the store I shipped from (the ups store) is closed on Sundays. I e-mailed the UPS Store site giving them my info, but I haven't heard anything. I am trying to get James to get the tracking number out of the "hackers" PM's.[/quote]
You need to call UPS ASAP. Dont waste time emailing them. 1-800-pick-ups. Explain the situation to the. They CAN locate the package based on the recipients address and the senders address(your address). You dont need the receipt for this. Make sure you mention fraund. I have done this before. I shipped out a package UPS then left on a trip. I didnt have the receipt called UPS game them the address and they gave me a tracking number.
 
[quote name='BigNick'][quote name='manofpeace20'][quote name='BigNick'][quote name='manofpeace20'][quote name='BigNick']Is teh tracking number in your sent pm folder? Also, I live in WI, but have a CT cell phone number. Point being you can live anywhere and have a phone number from any where.[/quote]

No, my sent box got flooded over when this whole ordeal took place.[/quote]

Call UPS, they can locate the package with your info and the recipients.[/quote]

I can't find the receipt and the store I shipped from (the ups store) is closed on Sundays. I e-mailed the UPS Store site giving them my info, but I haven't heard anything. I am trying to get James to get the tracking number out of the "hackers" PM's.[/quote]
You need to call UPS ASAP. Dont waste time emailing them. 1-800-pick-ups. Explain the situation to the. They CAN locate the package based on the recipients address and the senders address(your address). You dont need the receipt for this. Make sure you mention fraund. I have done this before. I shipped out a package UPS then left on a trip. I didnt have the receipt called UPS game them the address and they gave me a tracking number.[/quote]

I will do that right now.
 
[quote name='BigNick']Is teh tracking number in your sent pm folder? Also, I live in WI, but have a CT cell phone number. Point being you can live anywhere and have a phone number from any where.[/quote]

Even so, you'd be able to tell if he's on a cell phone...At least if he PM'ed someone his number they could do a reverse search and check it's location...I believe Cell numbers won't give you a location, but at least it would help clear up some of the mystery.
 
[quote name='manofpeace20']shaq-fu!!!! The UPS Customer service line is closed too :cry:[/quote]

lol call them when they open tomorrow morning.
 
[quote name='chizwaz']sorry, but it's your own fault
you should use eBay or something more secure than trust[/quote]

I usually do. Check my feedback on ebay and you will see I am there quite a bit.

It was a little more than trust though. He even gave me a perfect reference at tradegamenow.com How was I supposed to know a "hacker" would get into all his accounts, and then make legit trades on some of them?
 
[quote name='manofpeace20']shaq-fu!!!! The UPS Customer service line is closed too :cry:[/quote]

Well the package can't be delivied today. So call them at 7 tommorrow. I am sure if you get them good in the morning they will be able to stop the package.
 
[quote name='BigNick']Call UPS and explain the situation, they can locatoe the package, as logn as you have to recipients address,and your address.[/quote]

Actually, I'm afraid that's not true. A while back when guessed picked up that Steel Battalion deal for me, he dropped off the package at his UPS in the evening before the final pickup. He sent me the tracking number, and the next morning I type it in...no dice. I try later in the day with no luck, and contact guessed to see if he has any ideas. I end up calling UPS to see if they can verify shipment (not that I didn't trust guessed, I just wanted to make sure they hadn't forgotten about the package or something). I spoke with 3 different representatives who all told me that the information in the computer wasn't stored by address, just by tracking number. Unless you have that tracking number, I'm not sure you'll have much luck.
 
[quote name='Diiz'][quote name='BigNick']Call UPS and explain the situation, they can locatoe the package, as logn as you have to recipients address,and your address.[/quote]

Actually, I'm afraid that's not true. A while back when guessed picked up that Steel Battalion deal for me, he dropped off the package at his UPS in the evening before the final pickup. He sent me the tracking number, and the next morning I type it in...no dice. I try later in the day with no luck, and contact guessed to see if he has any ideas. I end up calling UPS to see if they can verify shipment (not that I didn't trust guessed, I just wanted to make sure they hadn't forgotten about the package or something). I spoke with 3 different representatives who all told me that the information in the computer wasn't stored by address, just by tracking number. Unless you have that tracking number, I'm not sure you'll have much luck.[/quote]

they were blowing you off then, I have done it without a tracking number.
 
Wow, first the Cloudspekk thread and now this. I read through the first one and it was quite entertaining.

manofpeace, I'm sorry that you got ripped off. A guy on eBay once ripped me out of $200 on a purchase, so I know how bad it sucks. Here's hoping you get your stuff back, or justice. Whichever comes first.
 
I meant to ask this last night, but I fell asleep...

How did James "recover" his account? Wouldn't the "hacker" change the current password? That means James would have had to contact an administrator or something.

My theory is that this "hacker" is still using James' account. Also, didn't Cloudspekk have an AIM account or email with the word "blue" in it? Or was that DealMasterX? Too many scammers here. Can't keep up with all of them.
 
[quote name='yellowaznboy']I meant to ask this last night, but I fell asleep...

How did James "recover" his account? Wouldn't the "hacker" change the current password? That means James would have had to contact an administrator or something.

My theory is that this "hacker" is still using James' account. Also, didn't Cloudspekk have an AIM account or email with the word "blue" in it? Or was that DealMasterX? Too many scammers here. Can't keep up with all of them.[/quote]

Any "hacker" would change the password almost immediately. My question is why would they hack an account with zero feedback, there is really no reason they wouldn't just make up a new nickname with a phony name/address if they wanted to start scamming. Really, what incentive would there be to hack someone's existing account unless the person they hacked already had a large amount of posts/feedback which is not the case here.
 
[quote name='zzl365'][quote name='yellowaznboy']I meant to ask this last night, but I fell asleep...

How did James "recover" his account? Wouldn't the "hacker" change the current password? That means James would have had to contact an administrator or something.

My theory is that this "hacker" is still using James' account. Also, didn't Cloudspekk have an AIM account or email with the word "blue" in it? Or was that DealMasterX? Too many scammers here. Can't keep up with all of them.[/quote]

Any "hacker" would change the password almost immediately. My question is why would they hack an account with zero feedback, there is really no reason they wouldn't just make up a new nickname with a phony name/address if they wanted to start scamming. Really, what incentive would there be to hack someone's existing account unless the person they hacked already had a large amount of posts/feedback which is not the case here.[/quote]

exactly. why wouldn't you pick someone with about 5 feedback so then you would have leverge to have people ship to you first

It was dealmaster with the blue in his AIM name.
 
And now ther story has come full circle. Were back to the same questions again. Thats why this is kinda shady. It was rough this morning at 3-5 am geez.
 
[quote name='Mr_hockey66']And now ther story has come full circle. Were back to the same questions again. Thats why this is kinda shady. It was rough this morning at 3-5 am geez.[/quote]

I went to bed and woke up a 130 posts later
 
[quote name='CaseyRyback'][quote name='Mr_hockey66']And now ther story has come full circle. Were back to the same questions again. Thats why this is kinda shady. It was rough this morning at 3-5 am geez.[/quote]

I went to bed and woke up a 130 posts later[/quote]

same here. I think we need a sticky onwhat to do if you get ripped oof. Numbers to call USPS fraud complaints, suff like that.
 
[quote name='BigNick'][quote name='CaseyRyback'][quote name='Mr_hockey66']And now ther story has come full circle. Were back to the same questions again. Thats why this is kinda shady. It was rough this morning at 3-5 am geez.[/quote]

I went to bed and woke up a 130 posts later[/quote]

same here. I think we need a sticky onwhat to do if you get ripped oof. Numbers to call USPS fraud complaints, suff like that.[/quote]

We already have that.
 
[quote name='O.D.D'][quote name='BigNick'][quote name='CaseyRyback'][quote name='Mr_hockey66']And now ther story has come full circle. Were back to the same questions again. Thats why this is kinda shady. It was rough this morning at 3-5 am geez.[/quote]

I went to bed and woke up a 130 posts later[/quote]

same here. I think we need a sticky onwhat to do if you get ripped oof. Numbers to call USPS fraud complaints, suff like that.[/quote]

We already have that.[/quote]

It doesnt have the info on what to do if you get ripped off, ie Internet fraud line things like that.
 
Wahahaha, James is bullshitting and it's quite funny just how bad he is at it. I can't believe I spent the last half hour laughing at how retarded James is. File mail fraud, man. It's easy as hell.


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Haven't heard anything from James yet, and I am currently working on trying to get the delivery reversed back to me. Problem is that I don't even know where the package is. It is possible that "James" already got the package, and then made up stuff about the hacker once he received it. It fills me with rage knowing this bastard could be playing my Splinter Cell game.

I would really like a sticky to be made about fraud precautions even further. Since I found out around midnight last night, my life has been hell. I wouldn't wish this on anyone.
 
I just scrolled back a little bit, and it appears James blew his cover again! He claims he lives in Denver and the "hacker" is from Virginia. Yet, he says this:

Forum: Cheap Ass Trading Posted: May 16, 2004, 4:57 am Subject: Cloudspekk 2: I am having a problem trading with the user name "James"

Yeah or try my address where man of peace ship his game to:

*ADDRESS DELETED*
Fredericksburg, VA 22407

Notice how he says "try my address"? This is where I was told to ship the stuff!!!
 
[quote name='manofpeace20']I just scrolled back a little bit, and it appears James blew his cover again! He claims he lives in Denver and the "hacker" is from Virginia. Yet, he says this:

Forum: Cheap Ass Trading Posted: May 16, 2004, 4:57 am Subject: Cloudspekk 2: I am having a problem trading with the user name "James"

Yeah or try my address where man of peace ship his game to:

*ADDRESS DELETED*
Fredericksburg, VA 22407

Notice how he says "try my address"? This is where I was told to ship the stuff!!![/quote]

So not only are we dealing with a criminal, but we're dealing with a stupid one...

How long before he begins threatening to sue us all for harassment and violation of privacy?
 
[quote name='Gothic_Walrus'][quote name='manofpeace20']I just scrolled back a little bit, and it appears James blew his cover again! He claims he lives in Denver and the "hacker" is from Virginia. Yet, he says this:

Forum: Cheap Ass Trading Posted: May 16, 2004, 4:57 am Subject: Cloudspekk 2: I am having a problem trading with the user name "James"

Yeah or try my address where man of peace ship his game to:

*ADDRESS DELETED*
Fredericksburg, VA 22407

Notice how he says "try my address"? This is where I was told to ship the stuff!!![/quote]

So not only are we dealing with a criminal, but we're dealing with a stupid one...

How long before he begins threatening to sue us all for harassment and violation of privacy?[/quote]

He blew his own privacy. I told James and 2 other users I didn't want his address posted. He posted it on his own!
 
This thread has gone down in excitement from last night. God that was fun being detectives and trying to find out who had done this horrible crime. By the way, congragulations manofpeace20. You are now a CHEAP ASS REGULAR. :D
 
i sent you a pm about sC:pt a week ago. you shoulda traded with me. im the trade master. this is your punishment.
just kidding of course. believe me ive felt your pain on a much larger scale. i hope you get your shit back.
and then you should trade with me...
 
James has been doing nothing to help all this time. He keeps defending himself when he is clearly guilty of something.
 
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