EBAY SCAM: Roe Supercharger, BEWARE!

[jdoc7]

This item was too good to be true. E-mailed the seller about purchase and he wrote back in broken English that he would close the auction early for $2000 by Western Union only. He then sent a spoof 'Ebay' e-mail with payment instructions which I forwarded to Ebay to catch this crook. The auction will likely be gone soon as they have already determined it was a false e-mail. The auction already had 5 bids and I'm hoping to have saved a possible VCA member from being ripped off. I actually e-mailed him after the auction reached $2500 and he still wanted to sell it for $2000...what a numbskull!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ROE-SUPERCHARGER-FOR-GEN-2-DODGE-VIPER-POLISHED_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35572QQitemZ4608216924QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

[Inferno]

Thanks for the heads up, I almost bid. BTW, how do you like your roe cats, did you feel any differences. I'm thinking of picking a pair up.

 

[jdoc7]

Inferno,

I like the ROE HFC's. For the money, I don't think they can be beat. They keep my sill temperatures way down and of course, add to the deep, throaty exhaust note along with my RT catback.

 

[Inferno]

Alright, thanks for the reply man.

 

[gotV10]

thanks for the post. i was actually the rg94cobra that bid the $2500.00....way to have a heads up, and an extra thanks for looking out for you fellow bidders.

ryan

 

[jdoc7]

Glad to have helped a couple of you guys. I love finding bargains on Ebay but $2000 for a Roe S/C plus a Fuel pump voltage booster and VEC2 is absurd! If it looks too good to be true....... BTW, Ryan, do you have another Viper to supercharge?

 

[00prowler]

Thats it...I've had it...Sick of these whale turds preying on the rich...AL...

 

[viprvenm]

For future reference for everyone... ALWAYS BEWARE if the seller does not accept paypal.

It is nearly free to use and offers all kind of protection for the buyer and seller.

If they can't accept paypal... they don't need my money!

Been doing eBay transactions for 6+ years now and have maintained 100% feedback.

Also... don't buy from if the positive feedback/transactions ratio is not superb.

Just my $.02

viprvenm
(eBay user ID)

 

[jdoc7]

Also... don't buy from if the positive feedback/transactions ratio is not superb

I agree but, but identity theft is becoming more common on Ebay so the seller may not actually be legitimate. This guy had a perfect feedback out of 5 transactions but he was only the buyer in those cases. I always look for feedback that shows they have sold a bunch in the past without problems. But again, ID theft is happening...just be careful! If a person insists on Western Union for payment, you can bet it's a scam.

 

[GR8_ASP]

I agree for the most part. For a high dollar auction I would probably avoid Papal just because of the costs involved, or allow only cash Paypal (eliminating credit option).

 

[jdoc7]

Another funny tidbit was that I e-mailed the seller, asking exactly this: "Yo man, hook me up with this blower for $2000. Where can I send the money to get stolen?"

And he still sent back an e-mail giving directions for me to send the money. Too funny!

 

[big-n-italian]

i rarely buy anything on ebay anymore. way too much of this BS going on these days.

 

[SSSSE YA]

Thanks, I have it on My watch list

 

[gotV10]

no, i just noticed that i had not updated my information in about 2 yrs. including geographic location...sorry 'bout that. i had purchased a blower about 2 yrs ago, then due to other obligations it did not make since to keep it, so the dealer i was going through sold it to another buyer. my info should now show that i am not currently "blown" but would now like to "head" in that direction. thanks again anyway though.

ryan

 

[bwhitmore]

I actually emailed this guy this morning on the blower, before I saw this post. I kind of figured it was a scam but I thought I would send out a line and see what happened.

I wrote: "I have a couple of quick questions for you... You mention this was set up for 8lbs of boost, are any of the other pulleys, 5 or 6.5lb included with this kit? Also, it appears as though there are polished throttle bodies attached to the intake tubes, are these also included?"

Seller whose email name is "hi mr" writes: "Yes this was set up for 8lbs of boost and also have pulley 6.5lb included.Tthere are polished throttle bodies attached to the intake tubes and yes are also included.If you`ll pay me $2100 we have a deal.I wait your reply."

This is where I thought things were screwy since this person basically re-iterated what I already stated.

So I wrote: "Do you accept paypal?"

"hi mr" writes: "I don`t have a paypal account and for a new member they will release the money after a month but i am a verified seller and i will contact ebay to send you an email confirmation and my payment details."

About 7 minutes later I get a goofy looking email from Ebay thats says: "The seller Kewin Walker is a registered. Buy with confidence!"

You would think Ebay would use better english, and probably wouldn't say anyone is "a registered."

Anyways the address that was given was:

Kewin Walker
2352 S Canal St.
Chicago, IL 60616

Funny, the auction says it is in South Carolina...

And sure enough the email is asking for $2,100 via Western Union.

I replied: "Can you please send me some more pictures, and give me some more technical info on the supercharger?"

We'll see if I get any response...

 

[big-n-italian]

i just sent him this question. i wonder what he will say?

"for security reasons, i do not need to know the serial number, but can you tell me if it has been removed or is still under the drivers side intake tube? thanks."

 

[jdoc7]

Let's all bombard this jackasp with questions and see how well he knows his blower! We did this a few times over on a Porsche website and we literally ran the seller away. Pretty funny, what a bunch of people can do.

 

[Jim Wilson]

Check out the return policy..........


"Return Policy Details: All items returned will be credited to buyer or exchanged if the wrong size or style of shoe was ordered."

What a TOOL!!!!!!

 

[big-n-italian]

i got a response today, and i quote:


"Here you have some more pictures and details.

Fits any Gen 2 Dodge Viper GTS or RT/10 1996-2002

Features:

- Autorotor Twin Screw (positive displacement) Supercharger available in polished finish. Self contained oiling system, no lines to run or holes to drill.

- New CNC. machined intake manifold

- 10 high flow Bosch fuel Injectors.

- New fuel rails and lines at the engine.

- Eaton bypass valve mounted to the manifold increases efficiency under part throttle loads.

- Air intake system to deliver the air from the throttle bodies to the Supercharger.

- Drive support with idler pulley.

- Longer serpentine belt which utilizes the stock tensioner system.

- Stainless steel mounting hardware.

- 10 Bosch spark plugs (one step colder).

- No fuel system changes required for 5 psi system.

- No special belt or maintenance required.

- Includes VEC2 (fully programmable fuel and timing computer).

- 5 psi system yields 25-30% gain at the rear wheels. Compatible with other types of upgrades (headers, roller rockers, etc). Higher boost pulleys available.

- Easily upgradeable with higher boost (7, 8, 10 + psi), larger injectors, intercooler (in development) etc.. "


if you go to the roe racing website, the verbage is almost exact. he also sent two pictures - the same ones already in the auction.

i asked him again about the serial number.

 

[big-n-italian]

to my suprise, he is also able to polish the finish if i need it.

<< Supercharger available in polished finish. >>

it also appears that he has an intercooler in developement,

<< intercooler (in development) etc.. " >>

and has higher boost pulleys available for purchase.

<< Higher boost pulleys available. >>

 

[CitySnake]

I'm betting the seller has a wife named Becky.

 

[Qualitywires.com]

I emailed him for the hell of it also:

I wrote:

Dear *******, what is your buy it now price on your scam?

He replies.....$2200.00

What a tool!

 

[big-n-italian]

i have been notified that the serial numbers have been removed.

 

[Tom and Vipers]

Regarding Paypal "...don't trust anyone who doesn't accept Paypal..."

Unfortunately, Paypal is the Fraudulent Buyer's tool of choice.

As a seller you can get completely burned by a chargeback (buyer disputes credit card charge.)

You sent the part, buyer says you sent a box of rocks, you're screwed.

These UPS stores and parcel stores should offer a service where you bring the item, unboxed for shipment, they box it and certify its description in the box. At least then that would eliminate these boxes of rocks.

 

[gotV10]

here is an email he sent me due to the early bid i had placed...thanks god i was out bid......

I saw that you are very interested about my kit but you have been outbided.The good news for you is that i have 2 superchargers for sale,my intention was to keep one for me but at such a price of $2500 i will sell it to you.........

i responded with the following....
your fraud has been uncovered by members of the viper community, and reported to ebay. ebay was able to verify that an email that you generated and sent out was not actually from ebay. thanks for trying to scam me, but no thanks.

"get blown"
ryan

got to give it to the man, he may be down on his luck selling this thing, but nevver out of more lines of [******]

 

[Bill B]

It's still active. And up to $3500.