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Bad Guy Chad Johnson - Chadscresteds

No, I've had no responses from him.

I cannot believe he tried to pull that stunt on you Panther.

I'm pretty sure if this guy tries to sell again, I'm at least comforted it won't be easy for him because of this thread.
 
Since he changed his phone #, I'm sure he could get a new username and email address too. Maybe he already has?
 
xPantherx said:
Perhaps IP address checks could be done on any new, suspicious members that seem quite similar to him?
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You see this happen plenty of times in BOI threads, someone will make new accounts and try to pretend to be someone else. If that person gets found out, they get banned. And look how much info everyone dug up on this guy in this thread already.
 
Sending out a certified letter to his parents . . .

3/24/11

Dear Carl and Susan,

I am writing you because I have no other way of contacting your son, Chad. A few weeks ago, a few other members of a gecko website and I seemed to have purchased geckos from your son. Recently, he disappeared with our money, and we are unable to contact him. I myself sent him $330 for a Leachianus Gecko. Others may have sent him more than this amount. There is a thread on the reptile “Board of Inquiry” here about your son’s fraudulent behavior:

http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=232090

Please, if you have any way of contacting Chad and having him make this right for us, we would all be very appreciative. If not, many of us will have to seek legal action. Thanks again for you help. Please feel free to call me anytime regarding this matter. After reading up on Chad, I see that he is young, and perhaps he does not understand the gravity of this matter. I am a forgiving person when people just explain to me what is happening, and I gave Chad numerous chances to send out my gecko.

Regards,

Emily May Maple
 
I think sending a letter to his parents was a great idea, but I don't know who you think you're fooling when you say you or anyone is going to "seek legal action" over a few hundred bucks. By and large, threats of legal action just appear desperate and hotheaded... if the parents prove unreasonable, then REMIND them that this is a 'legal matter', but there's no way you're going to sue or take them to small claims court over a $300 gecko. :)

Or maybe you would... you would be the first person in the history of this forum as far as *I* know though. :)
 
Small claims court fees are nominal, and in all honesty, if we have the system provided to us, it might as well be used. Cases like this are no exception. Had he jipped me out of $200 and then disappeared, I would certainly take him to court. Additionally, court fees are covered initially by the Plaintiff, but should the Plaintiff win (which I suspect anyone who has gotten ripped off by Chad would due to adequate evidence), the Defendant is responsible for the court fees as well as any time or expenses on the side of the Plaintiff.

I would by no means write off court as an option of resolving this case, as well as other similar BOI cases.
 
Mister Internet said:
I don't know who you think you're fooling when you say you or anyone is going to "seek legal action" over a few hundred bucks.
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Well, there are what? Five of us now? And the total is somewhere around $1000?

There's nothing wrong with any of us seeking at least consultation about the matter. I don't know about you, but I didn't earn my money just to give it away.
 
I too think seeking legal actions is a good idea. Its situations like this that not only hurt the people who were stolen from, but hurt our whole industry as a whole.

(plus i think this would make a great episode of Judge Judy)
 
Is everyone filing their claims with Paypal? I wonder if once Paypal gives everyone their $ back, if they will go after him?

@ Ansli~ Did you ever see if it was possible to get your "gift" back? If enough people file with them, I'm sure they'll see that he is a crook, and possibly give you a refund?

@ Emily~ Do you REALLY want him shipping ANYTHING to you? He doesn't sound like he knows what he's doing, how about Ryans gecko who came on an unexpected day, and was left on his porch! If he does that for you, you're gonna have a baked leachie!

Id just file a claim with paypal, and after your refund, if you wanted to let his parents know that he stole $ from lots of people, then send it. I'm sure they'll punish him, and take his computer away ;)
 
Yes, I put in a claim for 1/2 the amount. 45 day policy screwed me on the other half. Zookeeper's salary makes me do payment plans. Not pretty, so I am sending the letter today. I will let y'all know at the first moment if I hear anything.
 
I have been following this thread and just keep shaking my head in disbelief.
I guess I felt a bit more protected with the fellow forum members on Pangea. We are a fairly close group and this is just pretty shocking to me.

I wish all of you the best of luck with this. Pursue it as a group, keep each other going if one falls behind due to frustration. Strength in numbers yah know.
 
Chad has made contact. I am not sure what the story is, but something about family and personal stuff, etc. He has seen this thread. At this time I am seeking only partial reimbursement because I feel bad for the kid, something that might be a flaw in my character. He said his phone was turned off and no internet access, however I friend requested him through facebook, and although he did not accept my request, I was able to see all of his status updates about his girlfriend coming to see him etc. These updates were made through facebook mobile. I am not making this post with any judgements or personal opinions. Only solid facts. I am hoping that this will come to resolution quickly, this way Chad and everyone affected will be able to leave this either reimbursed or a little smarter from the experience. The letter was also sent out Friday to Chad's parents, and I am waiting to hear the status of this as well.
 
emilylovesherps said:
Chad has made contact. I am not sure what the story is, but something about family and personal stuff, etc. He has seen this thread.
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I would appreciate it greatly if he intended to get in contact with everyone he's flaked on. I can understand personal problems or maybe even not having the best list of priorities. Definatly let us know how the letter goes over.
 
emilylovesherps said:
At this time I am seeking only partial reimbursement because I feel bad for the kid, something that might be a flaw in my character.
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Unfortunately, I have to disagree with you fairly strongly on this point. It's people taking this sort of stance that let the less ethical realize they CAN get away with things. "Hey, I string people along, wait a while, spin a sob story, and I get to keep some of their money for having done nothing!"

We all have problems, we all have crap going on--admittedly some more than others, but everyone's got something on their plate.

Forgiving someone for stringing you on, after they make restitution, is noble. Not taking them to court or raising a stink about things once they've started to make right? Awesome. But making excuses for them, or not getting back what you're owed because feeling sorry for them, just teaches folks they can do it again and again and not ever take a hit for it.
 
dheideman said:
Unfortunately, I have to disagree with you fairly strongly on this point. It's people taking this sort of stance that let the less ethical realize they CAN get away with things. "Hey, I string people along, wait a while, spin a sob story, and I get to keep some of their money for having done nothing!"

We all have problems, we all have crap going on--admittedly some more than others, but everyone's got something on their plate.

Forgiving someone for stringing you on, after they make restitution, is noble. Not taking them to court or raising a stink about things once they've started to make right? Awesome. But making excuses for them, or not getting back what you're owed because feeling sorry for them, just teaches folks they can do it again and again and not ever take a hit for it.
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I agree with this. It sounds to me like he is just making excuses. And seeing as this kid is underage and living with his parents, whatever his problems are, probably aren't that bad. To me it sounds like mommy spoils him, and he thinks he can get away with stuff like this.
 
The thing is, half of what he owes you is probably the full amount of what he owes me and I'm doubtful of seeing that back. If he has to, let him pay you back in installments. I don't think he should just have 'free money' hard times or not.
 
I would like to point out how he told her that his phone is turned off but he has been making mobile posts on his facebook about going to see his girlfriend. So it just goes to see that he is not above lying about this and if he has seen the thread he could simply go to the library to get in touch with all his buyers he has spurned.

I also agree that you can't just ask for a partial refund because of what is going on. If he wants to be serious about this then he has to learn to handle a lot of things and the same time or at the very least always find a way to be in touch with his customers.

Excuses aside he has a land line i am sure or at the very least ask to use his parent's cell to get in touch with everyone or at least check his e-mails, a lot of people have smart phones and plans to allow people to access their e-mails.
 
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