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BEWARE- WildandWacky Reptiles - John John Peragine

Well, I just heard from the Repticon show, and he is not allowed at any of those. YEAH!! They were already aware of him, so they make a good referance for the others! At least it is progress. :yesnod:
 
Two others responded, and both said they did not want that kind of person there. One said he would keep his name on file incase he ever tried to show with them, the other wanted to investigate a little further.
 
Good job. It's good to see soemone with the fortitude to see something as unpleasant as this through to the bitter end, as you are on the road to doing.

Keep up the good work. You're an example to others who have been ripped off and didn't know what to do.
 
Thanks for the support. I had a 4th vendor contact me this morning. All have seemed very thankful to be informed. It is looking up.
 
FloridaHogs said:
Thanks for the support. I had a 4th vendor contact me this morning. All have seemed very thankful to be informed. It is looking up.
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I think its excellent that you're in this for more than just your refund. You get a big THANKS from me for making the hobby a bit safer through your efforts.
 
critical bill said:
If you take that approach you'll make him smell like a rose. Don't do anything inside the show. Document everything on flyer's and distribute copies to people as they go in. Trust me, he'll step outside and try to make things right with you.
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Chuck that is Awesome Idea,That scammier will do something Jenea, and when he try's to smooth it all over with you saying this and that,,!! don't give in to his plea's." Just Smile wide and say show me the Money"even do alittle dance when your saying it to him :cool:

Greg VanZweden
http://www.vanzwedenreptiles.com/
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Forever Trust In What You Are and Nothing Else Matters
 
YOu know, if I did hognoses, I think I'd send you one for free! (I don't, sorry!Only ball pythons here.)Geez, you have really followed through. None of us need to have to deal with liers and scammers.
Thank you.
Wolfy
 
INSANE CANES LLC said:
Have you reported him to his local police/fraud department? Not sure if they can do anything.
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They sure can. Its called a courtesy call. Just explain your situation to the officer and ask if they would please intervene before any real action is neccessary.
 
just to keep it fresh, i have been waiting 3 months for him to live up to his end of a trade. last time he answered the phone, about 3 weeks ago, he said he would call me everyday until the trade was completed. needless to say, i have not heard from him since.
 
Sorry

I just wanted to start off by saying I am sorry that I did not see this thread before today.

To everyone who has been Ripped off by anyone named John Constantinou: Never Ever believe ANYTHING he says, no matter what the excuse is...He Always tells some sad story about feeding his kids, wrote the check on the wrong account, he has been sick, ect. It is all lies!

He likes to befriend you and get what he can from you then tells you he will pay you next week/month but it is all a lie. 95% of what he sells are freshly caught stuff.

He was vending at the NC show this past weekend, here is a post from another forum:

Beware of JOHN CONSTANTINU Aka Mr. John of mister johns farm in florida.
This past weekend at the Nc reptile expo I traded some corns to him for a pair of CB eastern hogs that where feeding on sented pinks. Well come to find out they didnt even notice that the pinkies where in with them. I left them over night and when I woke up the next day (monday) the female was dead. I tried one more time with the male and waited over night one more time well tuesday morning the male was dead. After searching the internet all day I came across and add on FaunaClassifides. This is the add... http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83565&page=2&pp=5 after reading this I found out that he is a scammer! I also got one of his cards from him at the show and the website www.misterjohnsfarm.com is a fake and so is the email [email protected].
So beware of Mr.John.

Thanks Brandon

By the way if he told you that his son doesn't live with him, HE LIED! His son is still in High School. Shame on you John for teaching your son how to scam and lie to people!
Some of you may know that the SERC family has merged with Repticon for the Carolinas and Georgia shows. It was my suggestion to not allow John to vend any of these shows UNTIL he makes a effort to right the wrongs, including paying what he owes my family and others.
:NoNo: but i think it may snow in h*** first :deadhorse :bandhead0
 
John Peragine and the response to the BBB complaint

for your amusement and warning to avoid the person.

09/08/2006 Close 200 non member to business & consumer
09/08/2006 No Response received from Business on 2nd Notice
08/28/2006 Reminder of Dispute to Business
08/28/2006 Consumer - Have You Heard From the Company
08/28/2006 No response to first notice to business
08/10/2006 Notify Business of Dispute
08/10/2006 Case Reviewed by BBB
08/09/2006 Case Received by BBB
 
the saga continues

Complaint ID#:
Business Name: Wild and Wacky Reptiles

The Better Business Bureau has made several attempts to contact the business regarding the above referenced complaint. We regret to inform you that we have not received a response from the company.

The Better Business Bureau develops and maintains Reliability Reports on companies in our service area. This information is available to the public and is frequently used by potential customers. In the case of your complaint, the company's failure to promptly give attention to the matter will be reflected in the report we give to consumers about them.

If the company has contacted you in the interim, please notify the BBB immediately.


Sincerely,


BBB Of West Florida, Inc
Trade Practice Specialist Department ext 3300
BBB Complaint Department
[email protected]
 
FloridaHogs said:
O.K. Also, Mr Johns Farms and Wild and Wacky Reptiles are not one and the same, but different business run by different family members in different locations.
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Jenea,
Can you elaborate on this?

We seem to have a John Peragine associated with Wild and Wacky Reptiles (but who also goes by Mr Johns Farm. By the way, there is no Wild and Wacky Reptiles registered in the State of Florida. Of course, it could be listed in another state.

There is a Mr Johns Farm registered with the state under the name John C Constantinou. He is based in Port Richey, Florida.

Where were your snakes shipped from?

Just trying to determine if there are indeed two separate people and businesses here.

Thanks,
 
John Peragine has a license to sell and exhibit exotic reptiles with the state of florida, i called, it is odd that both John Peragine of wild and wacky reptiles has a wife named jody and apparently so does John Constantinu. So let us compare phone numbers. John Peragine's voice mail picks up (and once him, prior to the trade he did not follow through on, twice his father in law, post trade and once his wife, post trade) is 727.860.4599. now is that the same phone that john constaninu is using. also, anyone have the street address for john c. so that we might compare it with john p>?
 
well i'll be hoodwinked, swindled, defrauded and ripped off. the address i sent my animals in trade to and the address noted at this sight are the same.

jsf
 
You Been Made John C!

:NoNo: Shame on You John Constantinou!

I just can't show him the respect that comes with calling someone Mr. Not even if it is ONE of his business names.

THAT IS John C home phone number!

I know he has been reading this, come on John C explain to the people!

He has told me many many times before that he doesn't like forums like this, guess we all know why now :>poke2<:
 
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