Anyone used KPL auto transport?

[shortfuse]

Yeah, ur telling me. The detective called the credit union this afternoon, have to get a summons to get access to the account info, keeping my fingers crossed on this, going to get lawyer involved as well. The account checks out so hopefully a big wig at the bank has froze this account pending futher investigation. Just sick to my stomach, the bastards will be caught, karma is bitch.:angry:

 

[BATMAN2696]

Really sorry to hear you are going through all of this. Hope it works out for you.

 

[Brew]

Sorry to hear this hope they stop the money transfer and get it back to you. Gotta be careful out there.

 

[tommy666]

Damn.....Where in Cali? I'm up north and have connections down south. Send me a pm.

 

[BigSpenda864]

Update? Keep us posted on what happens next.

 

[shortfuse]

Got contact info for FBI today, left message today. Will update when I know more. I keep saying prayers every night that they catch this s- of a b--- and get me my money back.

 

[jimizee028]

I thought you said your money was in escrow????doesnt that mean you have to recieve bike before letting the money go?????

 

[xtremek9]

Sick to my Stomach

Man that is fucked up S.Fuse I was just browsing the forum and seen your thread, Anyone used KPL trucking, and i had a feeling this was what it was about. I to was looking at one of these ebay adds that was also in cycle trader for a 09 k-9 for around 8,000 it was a beautiful bike , to good to be true! but i had to look in to it and contacted the seller trough email and they said that the bike is in a wharehouse out of state , that being there state not mine .??? They said they where down on there luck and had some gambling debts and just had to get rid of the bike fast. So i emailed them and asked for them to call me so i could talk to them over the phone , they said they would call me when they could but to get the shipping underway i should send them my ebay account info cause no matter what happens they cant take the money out until i ok that i have the bike , and just like you said the site looked like the real thing i almost did it but i was still waiting for that phone call. Well i never got it and a couple days later all the adds were just gone thankfully. I reported it to an internet scam website and to cycle trader but it probably went in one ear and out the other . Im sorry to hear about all your probs though. It makes me sick to my stomach. I never will forget the name them fuckers used it was Martina Torrez . The bad thing is is this shit is still goin on and nobody can do anyhting about it , what the fuck is up with that

 

[C00lHandLuke]

Unfortunately the internet has opened up a flood gate of fraud. What pisses me off about it is that there are legitimate deals on the internet that can be beneficial to the seller and buyer but shitheads like this scare people away.

 

[shortfuse]

Xtreme, good thing you waited for the call and you're not going through what I am right now. I've done more lag work, on the phone couple hours a day. Talked to the FBI out of Minneapolis yesterday, they pretty much told me since it's not a million dollars they don't have the time nor resources, referred me to US Attorney's Office in Sioux Falls, that was a joke, said the same thing. He referred me to the SD Consumer Protection, they seemed to be the most helpful. I left a message with a guy and I'm going to fax them all the info I have. No one wants to help period. It's a f-in joke, I don't know anyone who thinks $8000 isn't alot of money, well to a hard working person like myself it is. My own fault, got suckered into it. I should have taken more time looking into it but like I said it seemed all real just by the website. The pathetic thing is noone will issue a subpoena to get information on the jack---- account out in California, for all I know maybe the money is still there but it's probably not, would be nice to know. I talked to the credit union again yesterday and asked if this prick's account is frozen and red flagged, nope it's all hearsay until they get a subpoena. I told the lady I'm going to fax you everything I have and than you will see it's real. It makes me sick that I can't get anyone to help me out. Thought about calling a Cali lawyer and have him get a subpoena, but that would be a gamble as well and be out more money. See what the consumer protection people do, I still think the guy who called me last Thursday is in on it. Until last Thursday I didn't have a clue been scammed, claimed himself as "internet security", really....wouldn't give name or company worked for...and I asked several times how did you get my number...? Silence. Told me just to forget about it your dough is gone, who's to say that this guy isn't on the whole scam and making a cut by telling me this and I'll backoff. Every criminal makes a mistake and they get caught, these f---head losers will as well. Here's another odd thing, I put all the trash e-mails from this jack-off in my trash, they're gone and I didn't delete them...now that is odd. Guarantee that guy hacked into my E-mail account and got my digits off there as well as erased the e-mails. I'll keep you guys updated.

 

[PaulHart]

Shortfuse. Try contacting your state reps in Washington. They can help move those agency's along with a phone call sometimes. Document everything and every conversation with everyone. Did you get the FBI agents name that told you that.


This is the Capitol switchboard operator, who can transfer your call to any representative or senator’s office.
(202) 224-3121
U.S. Senator Tim Johnson
United States Senator John Thune

Most people will dismiss the idea that their politicians can help them. But I've had good experiences with mine in OK. One called me back personally on a trucking issue. Sorry about your misfortune. Criminals are a step ahead of us most of the time. You can be as cautious in life as possible but the bottom line is these people do this for a living while were out busting our humps worrying about just keeping the bills paid.

 

[barhopper]

Sorry. I can't believe it. $8200 is alot of cash to lose for sure. I hope you now win the lottery to make you feel better.

 

[shortfuse]

I've been writing down all the info and the people I've talked to. I will look into the State Rep's, thank you for letting me know about that. Barhopper, if I win the lottery I'll have a huge bash and invite the whole forum!

 

[Mickeetwo]

Shortfuse. Try contacting your state reps in Washington. They can help move those agency's along with a phone call sometimes. Document everything and every conversation with everyone. Did you get the FBI agents name that told you that.


This is the Capitol switchboard operator, who can transfer your call to any representative or senator’s office.
(202) 224-3121
U.S. Senator Tim Johnson
United States Senator John Thune

Most people will dismiss the idea that their politicians can help them. But I've had good experiences with mine in OK. One called me back personally on a trucking issue. Sorry about your misfortune. Criminals are a step ahead of us most of the time. You can be as cautious in life as possible but the bottom line is these people do this for a living while were out busting our humps worrying about just keeping the bills paid.

Good advice Paul......Shortfuse I hope you get your money back, but if you don't, just let it go and move on. Don't dwell on it and let it eat you up. With your post you may have saved someone else from getting burnt who is in worse shape than you.

 

[shortfuse]

Good advice, I will eventually let it go and you're right it's not good to dwell on it. I just want to make sure I've done everything I can to try and get it back. On a positive note at least it wasn't more than that! Pricks. There is still one Dog in the garage, my 06 Chopper with a whole 1053 miles on it!

 

[skidmark racing]

I have been watching this thread both with interest and dismay, because I have made several major purchases (motorcycles, truck, 4 wheeler) from E Bay. I never bought anything "sight unseen," regardless of where it was located, because I was afraid of being scammed in some way. I understand that you were victimized by a pretty elaborate scam, and I know a few people who have been fooled by less sophisticated scams, particularly based on Craigslist. The common denominator with these successful scams: greed. Thinking the deal is just too good to pass up, or trying to take advantage of the "sellers" alleged "bad luck." It is likely your money left the country within an hour of the wire receipt, and it is debatable whether any of the people involved were in the USA.
If you own a home, review your homeowner's insurance policy. You were a victim of a theft. The policy probably excludes this transaction, but I would review the policy. Do not accept the agent's or adjuster's conclusion that your loss is "not covered" just because he says so. You should read the policy.
Many states have Victim's Crime Compensation Funds. You may be able to make a claim in one or more states.
I don't know the details of how you transferred the money, but if you used a credit card, the transaction may have been insured. It's worth checking out.
Finally, the loss should be deductible on your 2011 Federal and/or state income tax liability. That is better than no recovery at all.

 

[toodie]

Just a thought.....Not sure if personal information was provided to this scumbag but be careful with this as well and if info was provided you might want to cancel/change out bank accounts, cc etc.. or any other preventive measures to not allow further fraud using your information.

 

[shortfuse]

SKid, thanks for the info. I'm checking into the homeowners policy. I doubt it covers it as well but it's worth a shot. You're probably right on the money being gone but with the account still active in California maybe there is a change it's trackable. That is the information I can't get to and it's so frustrating. I didn't know you could deduct it on the 2011 Federal Income Tax..., no state income tax in SD.

Todd, the scumbags have my address and phone number, not sure how they got that yet either but it's make sense that the guy who called me hacked into something to get it...more than likely e-mail. I've cleaned out the remaining money out of the account.

 

[BBChopper]

A very wise thought!!!! I would check it out!!!:2thumbs:

I have been watching this thread both with interest and dismay, because I have made several major purchases (motorcycles, truck, 4 wheeler) from E Bay. I never bought anything "sight unseen," regardless of where it was located, because I was afraid of being scammed in some way. I understand that you were victimized by a pretty elaborate scam, and I know a few people who have been fooled by less sophisticated scams, particularly based on Craigslist. The common denominator with these successful scams: greed. Thinking the deal is just too good to pass up, or trying to take advantage of the "sellers" alleged "bad luck." It is likely your money left the country within an hour of the wire receipt, and it is debatable whether any of the people involved were in the USA.
If you own a home, review your homeowner's insurance policy. You were a victim of a theft. The policy probably excludes this transaction, but I would review the policy. Do not accept the agent's or adjuster's conclusion that your loss is "not covered" just because he says so. You should read the policy.
Many states have Victim's Crime Compensation Funds. You may be able to make a claim in one or more states.
I don't know the details of how you transferred the money, but if you used a credit card, the transaction may have been insured. It's worth checking out.
Finally, the loss should be deductible on your 2011 Federal and/or state income tax liability. That is better than no recovery at all.

 

[BigSpenda864]

A friend of mine posted his Ducati on Criagslist last week to try and sell it. He received about 7 responses so far. Out of those responses, we have figured out at least 3 (and probably 4) are scammers. Be careful out there fellas.