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Arnaud Moi - [email protected] from Spain - BAD GUY - stole $4800 from us

I just want to thank all the people that sent me emails and pm's about this situation. It's amazing what we can all accomplish as a "family".
 
I cannot recall a thread here that attracted such an International input, with many as first time posters, who waited out the vetting process so as to be able to contribute. I can only imagine those additional notes exchanged via email and PM. Its this forum at its intended best. I am sure that many others have also noticed the input from all corners of the community. My thanks and appreciations as a casual participant. May the Colonies return the favor some day.
 
Chameleon Company said:
I cannot recall a thread here that attracted such an International input, with many as first time posters, who waited out the vetting process so as to be able to contribute. I can only imagine those additional notes exchanged via email and PM. Its this forum at its intended best. I am sure that many others have also noticed the input from all corners of the community. My thanks and appreciations as a casual participant. May the Colonies return the favor some day.

Yup! What he said. :iagree:
 
I'm glad to see this is having a somewhat better outcome. Keep us posted, I just started reading up on this, it's ridiculous what some people will do.
 
Kelli-I am so happy to read that you are getting paid at last

Fingers crossed that he sends the rest
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this is one of the best threads that I have read on the BOI in a long time


Sandy
 
Best of lucks Kelli. Please keep us posted.

Best!
 
Wonderful news!

I have to say that you have already fared better than I thought you would when I first read your plight. And I am really happy to see BOI members coming together for such a positive outcome. I truly hope he will follow through with the remaining payments. But at least you are already ahead of where you were a short time ago.

Good luck!
 
Kelli

What you may want to consider is INTERPOL, that is what they are there for. You would be surprised as to how willing they are to help. JERRY
 
What a great thread! The BOI working at it's finest. I know that the fat lady hasn't sung yet, but I love a happy ending.
 
Michel Klumpers = NO FRIEND of Arnoud Moi

Hello all, I am Michel Klumpers and I want to tell you somethings about my experience with this guy .I am no friend of his and I will not vouch for him .
This guy contacted me through internet and made a big order with me , approx $ 15000 .For me enough to drive to Spain ( 2000miles +).
He did not want to sent a deposit but since he semed a nice guy , I trusted it and prepared the trip from Holland to Spain..One week before he cancels $ 10000...But I had booked all hotels and could also visit a reptile expo there so I decided to go.
There I met him in the evening and I wanted to settle all with the animals , he had no intention and wanted to have dinner first , ok , but after dinner also no reptiles..Next day the same..then he wanted the "deal "the following day but I overheard him talking French with his wife that they would leave for Mallorca in the morning , so I insisted to get the money.After a lot of hassle I finally got the money .He took the animals , didn't look at them ..what is weird if you are getting rare animals ,like anerytheristic taeniura.more in next reply
 
After 3 months he contacte dme again for animals .but he wanted to have his friend take them and pay afterwards.I did not agree and I have never heard from him again.
This is a dangerous guy who will try to get animals from anybody without paying for them
This man is no friend of mine.I am a serious breeder and don't like it if lies like that are being spread.
If someone has questions or wants other people who know me I can sent a list from people through all europe who know me as a reliable breeder !!www.albinohognose.nl
 
Michel Klumpers = NO FRIEND of Arnaud

Hi ,
my name is Michel Klumpers and I don't like what I read on the forum
I have had similar experience ..spent also a few months e mailing..ending up with a small deal of the original order he placed and had to beg ,insist to get my money..But luckily I got it.
I am totally NO friend of him and have met him one time in Barcelona .He was thereason that I drove to Spain ( 2000 mls) , and one week before he cancels $ 10000...leaving 5000 , any way I couldn't go back and drove to Spain from Holland.
What people are telling that I am a friend and will vouch??for him is totally a big Lie !
It is said that he had to run away from France to Spain since he cheated so much person in there , a lot of rumours are going around on this guy.
He just tries to get animals without paying from anybody.
I am a serious breeder and if you have any questions just e mail me
good luck,
michel www.albinohognose.nl
 
MICHEL KLUMPERS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ARNAUD

Dear all,
I have had similar experiences as you guys and hear it all around on european exhibitions !
He tried to do the same with me , and also with chrystal palace reptiles , and to a german with european ratsnakes.
My name Michel Klumpers is mentioned in a bad way , and I don't like that , I am a serious breeder.
Contact me under [email protected]
thanks ,
michel
 
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