E30 BREAKER SCAMMER ?

Post Thu May 21, 2015 9:02 am

Hi Guys,

Two weeks ago I purchased some parts from a seller on Ebay who was breaking an E30 318is. Its been two weeks now and I still haven't received the parts even thought the guy said they would be here last week. The biggest issue I had was I ended up transferring him the money directly from my bank to his.

He said his name is Tim Bevan and from Wales, has anyone else dealt with him before ?

Lee

Post Thu May 21, 2015 9:05 am

If you didn't paypal or collect with cash then it could end badly,

you got a link to the items for sale ?

Post Thu May 21, 2015 9:18 am

I don't mate, I can't find his add on Ebay now. I'm not bothered about the money I wanted the bits for my car more. It was just an add called Breaking E30 318is.

Post Thu May 21, 2015 9:38 am

Also my Paypal didn't work. I contacted him with text messages. Starting to loose hope on my car ... its nothing but bad luck.

Post Thu May 21, 2015 11:45 am

Who does he bank with?

Post Thu May 21, 2015 12:02 pm

Lloyds

Post Thu May 21, 2015 1:01 pm

Also he hasn't responded now for 3 days!

Post Thu May 21, 2015 6:21 pm

Does not sound good, how much pis feedback did he have

Post Fri May 22, 2015 9:00 am

I'm not sure to be honest, I did find an eBay account 'bmwpartsandmotorsport' this is from an add to do with the same car just on another site.

Just be careful guys don't fall for the same thing I did.

Post Fri May 22, 2015 9:21 am

Sorry to read this buddy, hope you get your parts, but e30topless raises a really good point. Never, ever, pay for goods on ebay outside of paypal, or cash on collection. And as a purchaser you should really always use paypal, completed via the ebay website, to give you the best protection. And never use paypal gift facility for purchases.

Post Fri May 22, 2015 10:14 am

I know I cannot believe I did what I did, just a life lesson. Its just I have no luck with my car. First get hit by an uninsured driver, then when trying to get the parts this happens.

Its a good job I adore my car otherwise id of got rid by now.

Post Fri May 22, 2015 4:01 pm

Where in Wales was the scammer?

Post Fri May 22, 2015 4:05 pm

Llansanffraid, the street is Ffordd Spoonley. Name Tim Bevan

Post Fri May 22, 2015 4:08 pm

Ohh thats miles from me mate, If it was Swansea I would of done some digging for you.

Leigh

Post Fri May 22, 2015 4:46 pm

Ahh its ok mate, no point now!

Cheers though.

Post Fri May 22, 2015 6:28 pm

Report it here. http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud

Post Fri May 22, 2015 7:27 pm

What a fookin bastid! Hope you get it sorted mate.

Post Fri May 22, 2015 9:51 pm

if he had an ebay profile, you should be able to find his address and telephone number. report it to ebay, even though you sidestepped the process, as they may be able to help and also contact your bank at the very least to report it and lastly email his local police station (again to report / log it).

Post Sat May 23, 2015 8:30 am

If you paid by credit card you may be able to get your money back. long shot though.
I think credit cards give you a little more protection online?

Post Tue May 26, 2015 1:00 pm

I paid by bank transfer, I am going to report it. He has still failed to send me a message back over the weekend.