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Mike Shoemaker - Rebel Dragons BAD GUY

mikey has always been and always will be a parasite. He's worse than gubitz, worse than the jedi twins, worse even than mr. clark.

He has preyed on peoples weaknesses and sympathies since he first came onto the reptile scene.

He has no friends, only victims. He truly is one of those people that if he ever did find the courage, like he even knows the meaning of the word, to off himself, NO ONE WOULD SHOW at his funeral.

You suck mikey, and not in any kind of good way no matter what delusions you may have. The entire world would be better off if you were not here. Time and time again you've lied and cheated and stolen from those you managed to sucker into wanting to help your pathetic self.

I'm ASSuming corey finally dumped your dumbass and I hope he did. I don't understand how no one has kicked the crap out of you myself. I guess that's why most of your victims are women and kids eh mikey? No worries about retaliation?

I don't care to hear what you have to say since I KNOW what a lying sack of crap you are and I also know that Terry would not lie about any of this.

Just a heads up for ya mikey. I've known about this for a little bit now but was asked to keep quiet about it. Someone you took advantage of is VERY displeased with you. VERY.

Sleep well mikey, but I wouldn't sleep in the same place twice in a row were I you.
 
Thanks for the kind words, Bobby. It's really no big deal. I quite frankly didn't lose anything worth keeping if you think about it.
 
Don't people get arrested for this type of thing. You know what he's done and where he is. Why not let the police take over?
 
kmurphy said:
Don't people get arrested for this type of thing. You know what he's done and where he is. Why not let the police take over?
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That's next on the list. I've been trying to contact everyone and work at the same time. Today's my first day off, and the police department is next on my list.
 
Oh yeah. Just for the record. I tried to remove my name from Mike's Good Guy Certificate but my current registration status would not allow me.
 
I'm one of the people he stole from......

Just wanted to let you know that I am one of the "winners" of his bogus PS3 auction. He stole $355.00 from me and my 15 year old son. That was to be his Christmas present. Now, I have no money, no PS3 and I am a single, widowed mother without the means to obtain another $355.00 by Christmas. Paypal still has not refunded my money and I, with the others he stole the money from, will be pressing charges with local authorities.
 
oinkette said:
Just wanted to let you know that I am one of the "winners" of his bogus PS3 auction. He stole $355.00 from me and my 15 year old son. That was to be his Christmas present. Now, I have no money, no PS3 and I am a single, widowed mother without the means to obtain another $355.00 by Christmas. Paypal still has not refunded my money and I, with the others he stole the money from, will be pressing charges with local authorities.
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Way to go mikey.

The long walk off a short pier sound good. There are many other options, why don't you try one out?
 
oinkette said:
Just wanted to let you know that I am one of the "winners" of his bogus PS3 auction. He stole $355.00 from me and my 15 year old son. That was to be his Christmas present. Now, I have no money, no PS3 and I am a single, widowed mother without the means to obtain another $355.00 by Christmas. Paypal still has not refunded my money and I, with the others he stole the money from, will be pressing charges with local authorities.
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Good God, I am so incredibly sorry. If you would like to contact me at my email address at the bottom of this post, and I will be happy to share any information I have on him.
 
Saladragon said:
Good God, I am so incredibly sorry. If you would like to contact me at my email address at the bottom of this post, and I will be happy to share any information I have on him.
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Oops. That would be my website address, not my email address. My email is [email protected].
 
Well, guess I'll throw my hat into this ring as well.

Up until a few days ago, maybe a week or so, mike and I were friends. When he and his roomate Corey were having trouble, mike sent me a package that were his personal belongings. That package has been in my possesion since 9/5/07, unopened until the other night.

With so many inconstancy's and other people involved, I opted to call his former roomate and we went through the box via telephone. I guess a person could call other peoples belongings, mementos, to me it's flat out theft.

I'll spare the readers of this thread with the personal items that are in that box, however, his roomates keys, digi camera, dvd's, Corey's bank records, and phone records, Corey's graduation gift from his father, a zip-o lighter that belonged to his father that has never been in a human pocket, and paper work from a boa that Bryon sent them.

Corey almost lost his job over those keys going missing and I've had them this whole time and didn't know until the other night.

I don't even have words for the ebay scandal, I am angry for the families that won't have a cherished Christmas gift for their family, I am angrier still that finding work this time of year is the easiest thing to do and resorting to stealing from others makes my blood boil:angry:

Merry Christmas mike....you've earned this one. Please do not contact myself or Bryon, your phone calls are no longer welcomed and will not be answered.
 
And to think that I started that good guy thread on this scumbag in July of 2005 (that was and still is a nice beardy). Mike's a true leech. Kristi and the others, I am sorry that you all have been victimized by this "man".
 
I get paid again next week and could contibute a few dollars. Is there any way that anyone could think of to establish a fund, just for these playstations, so that these children might have a gift on Christmas? If we can't collect enough at least they can have some gift?
 
lucille said:
I get paid again next week and could contibute a few dollars. Is there any way that anyone could think of to establish a fund, just for these playstations, so that these children might have a gift on Christmas? If we can't collect enough at least they can have some gift?
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Great idea. I would help out. Let me know how.
 
Update....

Wow, thanks so much Lucille - that is incredibly kind of you. I have some great news, at least on my claim - after reading this thread, I called Paypal and told them about it. They requested I send them the link. They just called to say that they are awarding the claim in my favor and will be returning my money! Praise the Lord! There are still others out there (12 of us won the bogus auctions - 2 auctions, 6 PS3's each - at $350 - $375 each. I have been in contact with at least 6 of the other victims. They've all promised to let me know how their claims are decided, so I'll post updates as I know.

I hope all of you have a Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Kristi
 
Kristi
Please keep us updated. When I was ripped off on ebay Paypal also decided in my favor~ but the scumball had already emptied his paypal account so Paypal just distributed what money was available to the many of us who had been scammed and "closed the dispute" despite the fact that I was still out several hundred dollars. It sounds like Mike was attempting to empty the paypal account~ so there may not be enough in there to re-imburse you fully.

I'm in North Alabama and see your in Alabama too~ I can't afford to send you a PS3 (My 16 year old wants one too and I'm shopping now). But I'd be willing to give your son a pet snake and some supplies if your needing a gift for under the tree this year. Just email me
[email protected]
 
lucille said:
I get paid again next week and could contibute a few dollars. Is there any way that anyone could think of to establish a fund, just for these playstations, so that these children might have a gift on Christmas? If we can't collect enough at least they can have some gift?
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I, too, would be more than happy to contribute. Excellent idea, Lucille.
 
oinkette said:
Wow, thanks so much Lucille - that is incredibly kind of you. I have some great news, at least on my claim - after reading this thread, I called Paypal and told them about it. They requested I send them the link. They just called to say that they are awarding the claim in my favor and will be returning my money! Praise the Lord! There are still others out there (12 of us won the bogus auctions - 2 auctions, 6 PS3's each - at $350 - $375 each. I have been in contact with at least 6 of the other victims. They've all promised to let me know how their claims are decided, so I'll post updates as I know.

I hope all of you have a Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Kristi
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And I thought it was only 4! Kristi, congratulations. Now, let's just hope you see your money again!
 
We don't have a lot of time. If someone that we all trust would set up a contribution Paypal account, post the email here, (I have seen it done) and be in charge of distributing the money to the bilked people...we could get started now, and I can contribute a bit too.
 
WOOT Kristie!!! Just so you know, most of the people in the reptile industry have hearts of gold. We protect each other, and watch out for scams. We are a self policing group. Many have set that bar of standards very high and when one of our own hurts others for financial gain....god help them.

Merry Christmas to you and your son Kristie. And to the others that were ripped off, I am sure that paypal will do right by you also. Keep the faith and happy holidays.
 
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