Derek Rhodes Is a Scammer!

[Drew Perkins]

Ok maby a month ago someone posted on AO for a trade for an Electric Tippmann. I offered him my Bko and he accepted the trade . I never recieved the tippmann but he got the BKO. As soon as I asked him about why the gun never showed up he blocked me. I have all of his information including his name, address, phone number (which is the right one) and aim name(XenoContraKnight), As well as this onedude36 of AO who last spoke to him refuses to help and was the one who first showed me the thread. If anyone could help I would really appreciate it. Thanks

[50 cal]

Where are you located? I had a guy in Michigan scam me and a few AO'ers helped me out.

[Glickman]

get his ip address (if your looking to really take legal action)

use a whois
contact isp
have police contact isp & get his address


or try reverse phone lookup
and try to get the police to contact his phone service provider

[FallNAngel]

why does all that have to be done... he already has his address and phone number...

[Glickman]

why does all that have to be done... he already has his address and phone number...

this is incase it really isnt his address. he could have easily had it sent to a grandmothers house or something.

either way, get the police involved.

[_KFC_Chicken_]

Ut-o's someones in trouble.


Teh noob is spamming hate threads about an old school member with perfect feedback, I wonders who we shad baleive?!!!111?!!1??!!?111!!!?

[Army]

3rd party. Always use a 3rd party with internet sales.

Carpe' diem.

[tropical_fishy]

Derek is NOT a scammer. I'm talking to him right now. He says that a) he has not blocked you on AIM and b) that he did send the gun.

He's banned right now and can't talk for himself, so I figured I'd add this.


tropical fishy: did you send the gun, derek?
XenoContraKnight: Yes, Chelsea, I did.

This guy would not scam you. Contact him before you take any more action, please.

[wanna-b-ballin']

where's he at?

[quik]

What? Okay sir, you're pretty wrong.

I've talked to Derek for awhile now, and we've done about 5+ deals. I've sent first on 2 of them, and received my stuff/money in time, and in great condition.

Derek bought those *ever so popular* AO Army t-shirt from me, and they got lost in the mail and didnt arrive until about 8 weeks later. He said they would come and THEY DID. He didnt complain once and I even offered to make them again for him. He is so good, that in fact he is sending me "said" BKO before I even pay him, we trust each other that much.

Im sorry but either your package got lost in the mail(not his fault), or maybe your parents got it first and dont want you trading online. I dont know but I've seen it happen before. I highly doubt Derek would ruin his AO Reputation over a freaking BKO/Tippmann.

oh yeah, and..

quikzilva: did you really block him?
XenoContraKnight: he's online right now
XenoContraKnight: been idle for like
XenoContraKnight: 25minutes

Blocked you eh?

[Bad_Dog]

lets step in for a moment...

I havent been surfing AO very much in the past few months for lack of time and a few other reasons, but when I was made aware of this thread I thought I'd say something...

I have done alot of business over the internet, especially over AO... I've started my own small business (somewhat) if any of you remember the metal warp adapters that float around here and there.. So i guess you could say that I have some expierience with dealing with both sellers and customers in a fair manner.

Have you contacted the seller via telephone?
-sometimes a verbal discussion can settle small disputes quickly and make everybody happy.

Have you investigated the sellers feedback?
-to see if it could be a misunderstanding or to see if the guy has been ripping off others also.

Have you alotted a fair amount of time for a package to be delivered?
-weather being considered, packages can be delayed for weeks without notice to either the shipper or reciever.

Have you kept your composure throughout the whole ordeal?
-losing your temper and patience can complicate things, people never want to discuss business when someone is upset, no matter what the situation.

Sometimes simple things like telling it as it is, providing all the facts to a forum will help you get a more posative outcome. If you are to request help from the others here at AO, a complete list of your communication, shipping reciepts, dates, exact items in trade are all good things to have...



I have indeed done business with this particular acusee. I have had perfect communication with him at all times (which makes me wonder why he would block you).. he has a very good feedback which puzzles me when it comes to this situation, and if I remember correctly the only incident i had with him, he contacted me immediatly to make me aware that there was a delay in the shipment of my item...

The scenario you have described to us really seems uncharicteristic of XenoContraKnight...

meh, I have a feeling this is just a misunderstanding...

[onedude36]

I refuse to spam somone who is vouched for by so many people. I am obviously an aweful person.

EDIT: 10 bucks says this is just a mix up by usps.

[tropical_fishy]

I'm here to speak for derek again:

XenoContraKnight: do me a favor?
XenoContraKnight: http://www.automags.org/forums/showt...72#post1987572
XenoContraKnight: Post.
XenoContraKnight: tell one dude this
XenoContraKnight: 'This is a message From Automaggot68/Derek Rhodes. Shut up. You are involved in this. you helped instigate it, and you even talked to me yourself, even when I had no idea who you were. A mix up? you were sent by him to validate my honesty, and when I questioned you on that note, you said you didn't Care. I save all of my conversations."

And he'd like you to know that you owe him ten bucks.

He'd also like you to stand up and say this very loudly:

"I'd just like to let you know that I suck. And that I like ribbons in my hair, and I want to kiss all the boys."

[Glickman]

"I'd just like to let you know that I suck. And that I like ribbons in my hair, and I want to kiss all the boys."

YOU CANNOT HATE A GUY THAT KNOWS HIS RvB!!

[tropical_fishy]

YOU CANNOT HATE A GUY THAT KNOWS HIS RvB!!

PSSST-- that was my addition.


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