Michael Gentry (Scam artist)

Originally Posted by mfsidore

We started the deal as a cash deal but because he didn't have the funds the person Michael Gentry suggested a trade, we wrote up a document saying that's authorities will contacted if one person didn't do their part in the trade, we agreed to ship at the same time, pictures were exchanged, information about the animals was exchanged. everything he wanted to know I told him and most of the stuff I wanted to know was told to me. I shipped using the ups with the box labeled live plants because everyone told me that because it was only a one time thing it would be fine, I'm working on getting certified. I hare shipping lice animals, but Long story short I shipped out, and after multiple excuses Michael gentry did not. He lied and said he got there too late, then he said he left to go ship only for an hour later he say he got the package and I didn't put the heat tape and foil tape in the box. I told him before I was going to ship that box using typical shipping to save money. After saying that I scammed him, I didn't hear back from him till 4 am. He said the snakes were malnourished, neglected, he was going to file me for un authorized shipping (which I would understand). He is saying and acting like I scammed him when I haven't even gotten a tracking number for a box yet. I have a electronically signed document by him through email, I have texts from both of his phone numbers (cause he refused to answer the phone ever) I have all of his info. And so on. I will post the proof as people ask, but not till later as I'm going to the sheriffs office today to file a report. Please if any Michael Gentry, 423 217 9484 number or 423 389 9972 number texts you don't answer or conduct business with him/it. Thanks

Michael Sidore

Problem has been resolved,a family police officer family member in Knoxville has recovered the snakes successfully, and the guy has paid for all shipping and troubles caused.

Originally Posted by mfsidore

Problem has been resolved,a family police officer family member in Knoxville has recovered the snakes successfully, and the guy has paid for all shipping and troubles caused.

Also I'd proved he was not lance Owens. So be careful still!

Wow Congrats on the police being able to help! Really glad to hear everything was resolved. But honestly next time, if its your snakes, you should be the one dishing out trade commands. And try to get as much info as you can. But otherwise you are very lucky it turned out ok!

Originally Posted by Dbz4246

Wow Congrats on the police being able to help! Really glad to hear everything was resolved. But honestly next time, if its your snakes, you should be the one dishing out trade commands. And try to get as much info as you can. But otherwise you are very lucky it turned out ok!

Yeah I hear ya! My cousin told him what happened and he drove over talk to the gig, and I should have them Friday! Yay!

Hello I am Alex madafferi Michael Sidores friend. I am in the snake business with him and we have just found Michael gentry is not a scammer and he actually is a really nice guy. Mike isn't home right now he went on vacation and will be back soon to delete this post

I am confused...

1. Some guy supposedly scammed the OP who he thought was named "Mike Gentry"

2. The OP recovers the snakes from a guy "unknown name"

3. The supposed friend of the OP finds the real "Mike Gentry", or a "Mike Gentry" who is a good guy

Is this correct??

If so what was the name of the unnamed scammer?

Originally Posted by Arrowheadreptiles

and will be back soon to delete this post

Highly doubt that is going to happen

No proof. No documents posted. Nothing makes sense and sounds made up.

Originally Posted by Chris Kennard

sounds made up.

Agreed, just trying to figure out the "angle" of starting this thread.

Arrowheadreptiles sounds like a fake plant account.

Originally Posted by mfsidore

Also I'd proved he was not lance Owens. So be careful still!

Then the small town of Bristol seems to have more than its fair share of problems.