Bad Guy Garret Smith ( Scammer )

[uromastyx13]

At this point im lucky to get a penny back all this talk about refunding me but no walking

 

[snowgyre]

Michael, I'm wondering if you are one of those people that Garrett supposedly blocked on Fauna. If that's the case, I think that's an even clearer statement that he has simply taken your money and ran. I'm not sure how anyone can check who Garrett actually blocked? Can one of the moderators perhaps chime in, given that it's relevant to Garrett's complete lack of customer service here?

 

[Chris Kennard]

Michael, I'm wondering if you are one of those people that Garrett supposedly blocked on Fauna. If that's the case, I think that's an even clearer statement that he has simply taken your money and ran. I'm not sure how anyone can check who Garrett actually blocked? Can one of the moderators perhaps chime in, given that it's relevant to Garrett's complete lack of customer service here?

I'm pretty sure Garrett's lack of customer service has been established. And if he blocks even one person here, that alone is a testament to his inability to defend himself.

 

[Chris Kennard]

And trust me, there's no way he will be unaware of any posts he might pretend to be oblivious to.

 

[Chris Kennard]

At this point im lucky to get a penny back all this talk about refunding me but no walking

You won't get any healthy animals from him and if he was going to give you any money at all, he could have and would have by now.

 

[Chris Kennard]

Hey Garrett, just wondering how you would react if the tables were turned.

 

[CwnAnnwn]

Michael, I'm wondering if you are one of those people that Garrett supposedly blocked on Fauna. If that's the case, I think that's an even clearer statement that he has simply taken your money and ran. I'm not sure how anyone can check who Garrett actually blocked? Can one of the moderators perhaps chime in, given that it's relevant to Garrett's complete lack of customer service here?

I don't know if he does. It is possible he was ripped off too.

I'm pretty sure Garrett's lack of customer service has been established. And if he blocks even one person here, that alone is a testament to his inability to defend himself.

I would hope he would leave lines of commication open.

And trust me, there's no way he will be unaware of any posts he might pretend to be oblivious to.

Is the a double negative, I wonder if Mr. Smith would know?

Hey Garrett, just wondering how you would react if the tables were turned.

He could have been scammed too. I bet that is happened.

 

[spinytail]

That is a LOT of money. Any chance we can persue Garrett legally and crowd fund? Also any chance we can share more info on him, i.e. address, photos, emails and anything else to identify.

 

[hhmoore]

Michael, I'm wondering if you are one of those people that Garrett supposedly blocked on Fauna. If that's the case, I think that's an even clearer statement that he has simply taken your money and ran. I'm not sure how anyone can check who Garrett actually blocked? Can one of the moderators perhaps chime in, given that it's relevant to Garrett's complete lack of customer service here?

To the best of my knowledge, there is no way for us to know who any given member chooses to ignore.
If one was to put me on ignore - bad example, as it can't be done - if Garrett was to put Chris on ignore, he would still be aware of Chris' posts. The box is smaller, and doesn't show the complete profile section...and the actual content is replaced by a message indicating that the post is hidden because he has chosen to ignore Chris. There would be a handy box in one corner - just to test his resolve - reading View Post. Simply clicking on that box would reveal the full post.

 

[spinytail]

Seems he is selling rare iguanas right now and has been convicted for smuggling tortoises.

 

[Big Time Reptiles]

Seems he is selling rare iguanas right now and has been convicted for smuggling tortoises.

Advertising & selling are two different things, frogman can advertise until hell freezes over, but you have to ask yourself, who in their right mind would send him money, or deal with him, after reading this BOI thread of this scammer/"want a be" flipper of reptiles??

Not long ago, see text from frogman in post 137~"Everyone? Your two friends? I've sold more this month than I ever have. Many happy customers."

So with all his "many happy customers" NOT ONE of those MANY HAPPY CUSTOMERS have come forward with how happy, ecstatic, or elated, they are with their purchase, in his defense.

Again, frogman, I say, show proof of anything, you've been blowing & going about....

Frogman, you have a lot of followers, This window isn't going to loose it's flavor any time soon.

Lynn Peterson
Big Time Reptiles

 

[spinytail]

Hi Patrick Sterling Here is the PM from you, wanted to answer my research you requested in the thread, so others can see.

Lol, find the info yourself you lazy POS! Here is a freebie... Garrett does not have a personal website. Someone else should go through the entire thread and make a updated post that shows all pertinant thread info? Knock yourself out and do it! Look, I have better things to do on a sunday than go back and forth with someone like you. Maybe you could go make some new friends in the BOI with your redudant posts about Garretts personal info and pursueing legal action against him. Your not making any here.

There is a website http://www.rareiguanas.com/ that he seems to be selling through and maybe more? It would be good to track these, because if someone is seeking to recoup money, this has a database with emails and other transactions of funds. Not sure if Patrick you are playing some weird reverse-psychology as an enemy of Garrett, then post aggressively to those who want to help this kid get his money, but it is weird man, lets stick with how to get the kid his money back and how to stop Garrett from legally selling. There should not be a "hey you did not read the BIO's so your fault" attitude here, it should be how to discontinue sales period. Regardless of BIO or fauna rules, it is a criminal act that should not only have legal action, but limitations on activity in the sales of any live animals.

 

[dieselfan]

That is great info Shane.Thank you for posting!

 

[Frogman11]

I don't know if he does. It is possible he was ripped off too.


I would hope he would leave lines of commication open.


Is the a double negative, I wonder if Mr. Smith would know?

He could have been scammed too. I bet that is happened.

Hey Dan,

Yes, the lines of communication between Mike and I have always been open.
We are working on another option so Mike doesn't half to wait any longer for his original investment to come to fruition.

No, I haven't been scammed by my Pakistan contact. These things take time and I'm willing to see it through.

Garrett Smith

 

[Frogman11]

Hi Patrick Sterling Here is the PM from you, wanted to answer my research you requested in the thread, so others can see.


There is a website http://www.rareiguanas.com/ that he seems to be selling through and maybe more? It would be good to track these, because if someone is seeking to recoup money, this has a database with emails and other transactions of funds. Not sure if Patrick you are playing some weird reverse-psychology as an enemy of Garrett, then post aggressively to those who want to help this kid get his money, but it is weird man, lets stick with how to get the kid his money back and how to stop Garrett from legally selling. There should not be a "hey you did not read the BIO's so your fault" attitude here, it should be how to discontinue sales period. Regardless of BIO or fauna rules, it is a criminal act that should not only have legal action, but limitations on activity in the sales of any live animals.


Yes, these are the kind of messages that Patrick has been leaving on my wall as well. He has also harassed me off this site, that I'm now taking action on.

Thank you for posting my web-site. It's a work in progress. I sell on several different web-sites as well. Although the Black Saba Iguanas that I just listed yesterday and sold today came from this site. Thank You Fauana!


I have posted the definition of scammer below for all the armchair attorneys.

The only scammer in the deal between Mike and I, Is Mike. He has attempted to scam people into thinking I'm a scammer. Other than the 4 BOI regs that are easily confused. It hasn't worked.


Word Origin
noun
1.
a confidence game or other fraudulent scheme, especially for making a quick profit; swindle.
verb (used with object), scammed, scamming.
2.
to cheat or defraud with a scam.
Origin of scam Expand
1960-19651960-65; orig. carnival argot; of obscure origin
Related forms Expand
scammer, noun
Can be confused Expand
scam, scan.
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British Dictionary definitions for scam Expand
scammer
/ˈskæmə/
noun
1.
(slang) a person who perpetrates a scam; swindler
scam
/skæm/
noun
1.
a stratagem for gain; a swindle
verb scams, scamming, scammed
2.
(transitive) to swindle (someone) by means of a trick
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Word Origin and History for scam Expand
scam
1963, noun and verb, U.S. slang, a carnival term, of unknown origin. Perhaps related to 19c. British slang scamp "cheater, swindler" (see scamp (n.)).

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Slang definitions & phrases for scam Expand
scammer
noun

A swindler or hustler

scam
noun

(also scambo) A swindle; confidence game; fraud; con: It was a full scam/ Looking for a good scambo for April Fool's Day (1963+)
The information; the LOW-DOWN, the SCOOP : Here's the scam. We're holing in for the night (1964+)
verb

(also scam on) : You guys are scamming me
To fool around and waste time : scamming in the back room
Related Terms

what's the scam

[origin unknown; perhaps related to early 1800s British scamp, ''cheater, swindler'']

 

[uromastyx13]

If im a scammer garret im not sure what you would call yourself , you still can't provide CITES paperwork of the Hardwickii to this day or any other paperwork to back up your word or even to simply reveal your source from Pakistan supplying you with them

 

[Ilovemyherps]

Its been a long time sense I've been on these forums. I first wanna say its good to be back. Second I took the time to read this entire thread hoping that mike would get his money back. Seeing as that hasn't happened and that fogmam still hasn't posted proof of his pakistan friends one can only assume you frogmam are a scammer. I'm sorry mike you have been tossed around this whole time by this lowlife. I defiantly wouldn't take his "word" youre getting any animal seeing as he can't even provide any papers he claims to have such as the deposite made to Pakistan like previously asked for by other members. His word doesn't mean jack [emoji90] . I also would not even consider an animal over money from him with his actions he's taking so far. Don't stop pursuing what is owed to you! This man is pulling your chain and everyone sees it. But frogmam if you would like to prove me and many others wrong please post your papers you have dealing with your Pakistan friends. And shut us all up. When you can't then own up to your childish acts and pay this man what he is deserved. On a side note: "dope" also know as weed has many wonders to it. Stoners aren't lowlife scum like you think to believe, but scammers like you are, there are thousands it has helped live life like others and has helped people I know first hand from seizures. And many of these "potheads" have way better morals then you. But that's not for this discussion. Sorry just had to throw it out there.

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[hhmoore]

Garrett,
I decided to make my reply to your most recent attempt at negative karma here, in the open.
1) Your negative karma games are ineffective because you have no "karma power - in other words, you giving karma is nothing more than a token gesture...you can't actually give, or take away, points that you don't have.
2) Yes, your retaliatory BOI thread are getting old. The BOI is a business forum; and, while nothing says a thread has to be based on an actual transaction, you being upset that somebody made a post you don't like has nothing to do with business. You may see it as fighting back...most readers simply see it as juvenile.
IMO, you aren't doing yourself any favors with those antics; but, if it works for your business model, knock yourself out. People will continue giving you negative karma, and you will convince increasingly more people not to do business with you because of how you respond to problems.

 

[Big Time Reptiles]

Garrett,
I decided to make my reply to your most recent attempt at negative karma here, in the open.
1) Your negative karma games are ineffective because you have no "karma power - in other words, you giving karma is nothing more than a token gesture...you can't actually give, or take away, points that you don't have.
2) Yes, your retaliatory BOI thread are getting old. The BOI is a business forum; and, while nothing says a thread has to be based on an actual transaction, you being upset that somebody made a post you don't like has nothing to do with business. You may see it as fighting back...most readers simply see it as juvenile.
IMO, you aren't doing yourself any favors with those antics; but, if it works for your business model, knock yourself out. People will continue giving you negative karma, and you will convince increasingly more people not to do business with you because of how you respond to problems.

AMEN!

Lynn Peterson
Big Time Reptiles

 

[RaceSanchez]

Showing any shred of proof/documents to cover his end of the deal and or showing his leg work for the customer or "partner" would be great service as someone running a business... Maybe Garrett does have something in the works but, not sharing what is up his sleeve in regards of his shipment or showing for it is beyond me. Its almost as if tho- i was reading the same thing over and over again (prolly 10pages worth) !!

I do agree, the name calling is a bit pathetic from any party. Throwing bad parenting and custody of any one's kids is out of line..

Tons of read up on this one and, it utilized my morning = )