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Inquiry Bpman850 Steven Miller *canceled payments for Bearded Dragon*

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I had a bearded dragon previously listed and payment was sent via paypal.
I sent the Dragon via Fedex. Opatty rebholz PP-001-654-913-123 Inquiry by PayPalnly to later have the payments held for review.


Temporary Hold
$100.00 USD 2/6/2012 Being Reviewed By PayPal 2/6/2012 View
patty rebholz PP-001-654-913-049 Inquiry by PayPal
Temporary Hold
$120.00 USD 2/6/2012 Being Reviewed By PayPal 2/6/2012 View

above cut and pasted from my PP.
Have many people had trouble with him. Him being the person I talked and did this transaction with was Steven Miller
 
I Contacted Steven Miller over the phone, he say's he"ll send a money order overnight to me for the payment.
(Hope it works out),
 
Scammers are always gonna be out there, And you never know who to trust.
May I ask which forms of payment you ask for Rich?
 
Yes your like to the post is the same one. Also claimes he still has the snake w/ gold coin and smily face markings
 
I only accept Cash in person, USPS Money Order and on expensive sales Wire Transfer into Bank.

I stopped using Paypal On anything over $50
 
Thanks for the tip. And it is great way to avoid scammers. Really hope it works out, and he sends the money order
 
I agree with Rich, PayPal really isnt the way to go. I accept the same forms of payment he does and there are also smartphone apps that will allow you to process credit cards. Hope everything works out for you...
 
Sonia, if this is just a temporary hold while PP investigates, you should be able to show evidence of shipping with a tracking number. I would think that sending PP the e-mails between you and your buyer would help your case, too.

Hope this turns out in your favor, but I wouldn't allow it to go through with the hopes of receiving that money order. I'd certainly put up a good fight! Good luck!
 
Smh steve scams yet another person....the guy never gives up on finding new people ...best of luck gettin pp situation under control and receive your payment..
 
See other thread on Steven Miller........

I'm surprised that no one mentioned the very lengthy thread on BPman850 titled "STEVEN MILLER? JAMES COZZA? ( 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... Last Page)"
dated 1/31/12. It's in the BOI at about page 4-5 or so.

Patty Rebholtz is Steven's mother. I wonder if she knows about this??

If I was you, I would hold NO HOPE of receiving a money order, especially one mailed on overnight service!

Susan Sentman
SSNAKES Reptiles
 
793193978340
Delivery Date:Feb 7, 2012
Status:Delivered (Tallahassee Fl., FL 32317, US)
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________________________________________________________________________________ This tracking update has been requested by: Company Name: Reptiles ExpressName: Sonia SchultzE-mail: [email protected]________________________________________________________________________________ Our records indicate that the following shipment has been delivered: Purchase order number: Ord# 4718Ship (P/U) date: Feb 6, 2012Delivery date: Feb 7, 2012 9:41 AMSign for by: S.JAMISONDelivery location: Tallahassee Fl., FLDelivered to: ResidenceService type: FedEx Priority OvernightPackaging type: Your PackagingNumber of pieces: 1Weight: 3.00 lb.Special handling/Services: Direct Signature RequiredDeliver WeekdayResidential Delivery Tracking number: 793193978340 Shipper Information Recipient InformationSonia Schultz Steven MillerReptiles Express 10478 Valentine Rd. S.1830 Locke Ct Tallahassee Fl.Oakley FLCA USUS 3231794561


Tracking # and info that shows the Dragon has been Delivered, I told him to call me once He got the dragon! Also, Yes I gave the fedex tracking # to paypal for them to review the investigation. But that's it for collecting any mony over PP. Only moneyorders from now on
 
Unfortunately I don't have E-mails to show proof. As he wanted to deal with it over the phone, (now known why):shootfoot. I just am repulsed by people like that and hope paypal works for my side since a tracking number was provided to them by me. But I might end up loosing the cash and dragon.
Which like it seems he has scammed a number of people.
 
I almost talked to his mother Patti who Steven was claming they had their PP pasword stolen and someone has been makeing charges, the mother in the backround was arguing with Steven saying she couldn"t cancel it. I don't know if their in this together. But I wouldn"t trust them. And the package was signed for using different name
 
Nope, I'm really not surprised now to hear no answer that he got he dragon. I should have never sold the dragon to him cause he was asking basic bearded dragon care and shows he dosn't know much about them.
I'm mostly sad for the dragon and hope he lives
 
Is their a way to get this steven Miller baned from this site? So he can stop doing this to inocent people?
 
Draco11 said:
Is their a way to get this steven Miller baned from this site? So he can stop doing this to inocent people?
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No. Even someone who is banned can still scam innocent people, even on here.

My advice, research a seller (even buyer) before you go into a transaction. Read the BOI and learn the tricks, what to do, and not to do.
 
Draco11 said:
Is their a way to get this steven Miller baned from this site? So he can stop doing this to inocent people?
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No. Not for his business behavior. People can check the BOI and see and make a choice for themselves on whether they want to deal with him.
 
Did you advertise the dragon

here on Fauna? Did Steven buy it from you on Fauna classifieds?

Susan Sentman
SSNAKES Reptiles
 
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