i've been comprehensively ripped-off by a member of diyAudio. i contacted him through the forum regarding a malfunctioning piece of equipment and he agreed to repair it. i shipped it to him in norway. some time later he told me the work was finished and i sent him some hundreds of euros. since then i've heard nothing. no further contact, no response to email etc, and of course no repaired equipment. i recognise of course that "caveat emptor" applies in situations like this, nevertheless i'm wondering if diyAudio has a policy about fraudulent activity. should a warning be published or something like that?
boydk yes it is indeed RM. i read the other thread and the modus operandi seems identical. 300 euros and the theft of equipment - i think this is something that the police should investigate, especially since its apparently not an isolated incident and has been going on for some time. i have a an address, a phone number, an email string, and postal receipts etc. but i'm unsure how to proceed.
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The Police wont investigate unless you go to them and report the crime. Gather all your conversation / bank receipts / receipts you had with him, in digital and print format and head to them.
Even the address you have used to send the item to.
What a shame one person spoils it for the rest.
I have sold a few items on DIYAUDIO without any problems.
Some items have been worldwide.
I have sold a few items on DIYAUDIO without any problems.
Some items have been worldwide.
boydk - RM contacted me by email yesterday saying he "will be able to ship late this week", but since i've had a number of similar assurances over the last 3-4 months i'm not holding my breath in anticipation...