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Bad Guy Christopher Lewis SCAMMER

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Xavier

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Following a KS ad posted on Sunday 4 April 09 payment of $475 for a 09 male bumble bee ball python was sent to Christoper Lewis. Shipment for Monday was agreed. No e-mails were sent following confirmation of payment receipt. I inquired on shipment tracking on Monday night and this morning. I sent and e-mail tonight warning I will dispute the transaction if I don't here back within 24 hours. After seeing another having issues list today on BOI I disputed the transaction on PP. I called PP after and had the dispute escalated. I was told funds are on hold and the seller has 10 days to provide tracking on shipment. If non is provided I get the full about returned. E-mails are below.

RE: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio
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Christopher Lewis <[email protected]> [Chat now]
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Right now he's in a 20 gallon.

Thanks!

Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 17:14:24 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio
To: [email protected]

yep I see it too. Thanks looking forward to getting him. What size tub is he in?

Xavier


From: Christopher Lewis <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 8:10:43 PM
Subject: RE: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio

Just got it! Must have been a clog in Paypal.

i'll ship out tomorrow!

Thanks for your business! If you have any questions, just ask.
RE: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio
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Dave Arnold - he usually stays local, but he's been a vendor at one or two shows in the southeast.

Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 17:15:43 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio
To: [email protected]

That's fine who produced him?

Xavier


From: Christopher Lewis <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 8:13:35 PM
Subject: RE: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio

Unfortunately I can only trace it as far back as his parents. Sorry about this; I may be ble to get in touch with the man I bought him from and see if he has the history.

Thanks!

Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 17:11:55 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio
To: [email protected]

Hey do you know the blood line of this male?


From: Christopher Lewis <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 8:07:20 PM
Subject: RE: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio

Hm, doesn't look like I've received it yet.

[email protected] to Paypal, correct?

Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 17:04:16 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio
To: [email protected]

Money has been sent. Please confirm receipt. Shipping address below

Xavier Springer
62 Tide Mill Lane
Hampton VA 23666
702-633-0573 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 702-633-0573 end_of_the_skype_highlighting






From: Christopher Lewis <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 7:56:59 PM
Subject: RE: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio

I was planning on breeding them next season, yeah. But a few debts have come up so I'm downsizing my collection a bit and not doing any breeding this season.

Thanks!
Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:55:09 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio
To: [email protected]

So you wanted them as a breeding project and decided to sell them?

Xavier

From: Christopher Lewis <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 7:53:43 PM
Subject: RE: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio

I didn't produce them, so unfortunately there aren't any pictures of the parents. But that's correct - Pastel father spider mother :)

Thanks!

Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:51:46 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio
To: [email protected]

Did you produce them? Pastel dad and spider mom? Any pix of the parents

Xavier


From: Christopher Lewis <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 7:49:30 PM
Subject: RE: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio

Certainly can, as long as the weather is good in your area :)

Thanks!

Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:48:45 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio
To: [email protected]

Sounds good. Could you ship out Monday? '

Xavier


From: Christopher Lewis <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 7:45:18 PM
Subject: RE: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio

He has definitely held his color! There's not been a noticeable increase in the bit of brown he has in the pics.

Thanks!

Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:43:36 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio
To: [email protected]

So he's held his color, nice yellow not brown? Any more brown than what's seen in the pix?

Xavier

so he's stiFrom: Christopher Lewis <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 7:41:29 PM
Subject: RE: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio

There's slightly more black on him, but he's very much the same. That picture is only about 2 months old, so he was about 7.5 months.

Thanks!

Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:38:29 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio
To: [email protected]

how does it look know in comparison to this pix? How old was he then?

From: Christopher Lewis <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 7:33:46 PM
Subject: RE: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio

Unfortunately, those are the most recent pics I have. I haven't been able to get my hand on any camera in a little while. Size is guaranteed, of course.
$475 shipped is perfect :) Paypal address is [email protected]

Thanks!


Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:30:02 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio
To: [email protected]

The pix looks like when he was younger. Do you have anything more recent? I'm seriously interested and will send payment once we get everything settled. $475 shipped? What the paypal addy?

Xavier


From: Christopher Lewis <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 7:25:43 PM
Subject: RE: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio

Oh geeze - looks like I made a mistake x.x Those are both the male snake, sorry about that. He hasn't exhibited any wobbling symptoms or anything like that :)

Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:20:14 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio
To: [email protected]


2nd and 3rd pix look like the same animal is it not? Does it have any imperfections? Wobble, ect?




2From: Christopher Lewis <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 7:11:10 PM
Subject: RE: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio

The male is the third picture down. Hatch date was June 16 09. His current weight is about 510g empty.

Thanks!

> Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 18:01:13 -0500
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Message about: 09 1.2 Bumblebee Trio
> From: [email protected]
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> *************
> NOTE: This message was sent to you via the Kingsnake.com Classifieds. If you feel this message is fraudulent or abusive please forward it to [email protected].
> NOTE: DO NOT flag this message as SPAM/JUNK as your ability to receive legitimate messages from Kingsnake.com Classifieds may be compromised
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> Which one is the male? Any more photos. Please provide hatch date and weight.
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> Xavier
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> This message was sent by an unregistered or non logged in user.
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> Sent 06:01 PM, Apr 04th, 2010 from I.P. Address 96.248.210.186/pool-96-248-210-186.nrflva.fios.verizon.net
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So sorry to hear, I hope it gets worked out or you at least get your money back! I hate hearing these things. Bummer he seems to be honest and serious in the beginning. Maybe something came up, or maybe he had to go out of town last minute? Yeah I know, we all want to think that huh?! I'm sorry though, maybe he will decide to be an honest guy and do the right thing soon. Did you let him know you posted this?

Amanda
 
Sorry to hear about this happening to you as well. theres already a thread concerning this if you look you will find additonal info and recommendations provided to myself and the other person that got scammed that may help you resolve this issue for you as well


again sorry to hear that you got taken in this scam as well
 
NO he IS a scammer.. seach the BOI for Christopher Lewis and see the other thread...


can a mod merge the two threads together for less confusion please
 
Didn't read it all but you might want to omit your address in the post :p
 
I also sent $455 through paypal for this same male bee. I've heard nothing back after he said he would ship on 5 April. I filled a claim with paypal.
 
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