Maccaman Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Sorry to hear you've been "had" by this barsteward. I would report this to the police as it seems to be an ongoing "scam", don't want any other unsuspecting people to get ripped off. Also worth contacting Trading Standards or other such organisations. These vermin need to be brought to task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookbot Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Antrim is in Northern Ireland, so UK rules apply. Shaftable hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Fair point Ricey but this chap is defrauding his customers, and by what I've been reading there's a large number of people on the web who've been stitched up. Eh?.....I was agreeing with you not being sarcastic or owt mate! I find it a most entertaining tool to do a quick searchy on the net for customers who forget that they've bent the truth when they've applied..........had a cracking one today that a quick google revealed that he was a convicted art forger and had been previously sent down for obtaining a mortgage by deception too! You don't need solicitors or anything so sophisticated.......all you need is Charlie boys email addy and if possible mobile number........then deploy the same advice as I gave to Zugara the other day - gay porn subscription and an advert for a 3 bed executive flat in London for £300 per month. ......it'd almost be worth losing the money for the amount of aggro it would cause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I wasn't taking you as sarcastic, or anything of the kind. I agree the web tools are fantastic, I find it infuriating when a shoved up con man sets away at defrauding innocent people in an attempt to make themselves wealthy. I just hope this issue gets resolved. If the business adress can be sourced maybe Andlid could take a drive over with his fellow mates to knock ten barrels of poop out of this con merchant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Sorry mate I though you'd got the wrong end of the stickola Dealing with little companies such as this is a nightmare - small claims is often the only way to get cash back........personally I'd swallow the loss and go down my route.....if you really want to mess people around then designate an hour a week to setting them up for an utter spam fest. A few carefully placed adverts with the company number or better still his mobile number will illicit at least 100 calls a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
From A to Zed Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks again everyone for the kind words and support. I will be contacting the OFT and possibly the small claims court in the morning, but this could prove fruitless as I only have an email address to provide. Ultimately the sum involved amounts to less than £150 and should the above fall through I will let sleeping dogs lie as life is too short. Yes the principle of the matter still grates me more but I am not willing to waste too many man hours on this loser. If I save just one person from making the same mistake as myself then my post has been worthwhile in my opinion. Cheers all and to everyone for being so helpful, this really is a great forum. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookbot Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Please advertise a bi-sexual house share with his number! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Dont use the number stated earlier though! I've searched the internet to death for this chimp and the only thing I can arrive at is someone put a number on a civic forum stating that 0131 number thats an innocent company in Scotland who've obviously got hacked off with being called about JPerformance! These guys are in the ether to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks again everyone for the kind words and support. I will be contacting the OFT and possibly the small claims court in the morning, but this could prove fruitless as I only have an email address to provide. Ultimately the sum involved amounts to less than £150 and should the above fall through I will let sleeping dogs lie as life is too short. Yes the principle of the matter still grates me more but I am not willing to waste too many man hours on this loser. If I save just one person from making the same mistake as myself then my post has been worthwhile in my opinion. Cheers all and to everyone for being so helpful, this really is a great forum. Matt And thankyou Matt. Much appreciated and it will be used wisley to support the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
From A to Zed Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 I can scarcely believe this but I have some good news! Despite months of radio silence I decided to send one final email copying in the various addresses quoted above. I also joined the forum (sorry mods ) uncovered by Wasso and sent a PM to JPerformance quoting the above person's name. I was polite but firm and explained that my next steps would be to involve the OFT and small claims court. and hey presto, I finally received an email from someone called Zara promising me a refund.Two days later; 11/02/2011 Card Purchase £119.99 REFUND WWW.JPERFORMANCE.COM REF XXX XXXXXXXXX BCC What I can say?! A huge thanks to Wasso (I owe you a beer) for the private investigation work and thank you Chris I, Colin, Martin and the other mods for being so supportive. I can can see why people like Dan and Sarnie hang around despite moving on from their Zed. Have a great weekend, that’s my Friday night paid for – well just about on London prices! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Awesome, superb work lads!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Great to see that our very own internet ninjas were of great help This is what I love about this place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 SUPERB MATT!! I bet you're smilling from here to Ireland!! In terms of the help, no problem.... enjoyed tracking him down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Good work everyone - glad to see this has a good resolution in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Very pleased for you Matt and a great tip-off Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Very pleased for you Matt and a great tip-off Ian +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Top work guys and great result. That's what makes this forum the best in the world. If there was an award for it, this forum would win it hands down every year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Brilliant result mate, really pleased for you I can can see why people like Dan and Sarnie hang around despite moving on from their Zed. Nah, it's only because nowhere else will have us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Forum Win (But Wasso needs/likes LOTS of beer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 great result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
From A to Zed Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 Brilliant result mate, really pleased for you I can can see why people like Dan and Sarnie hang around despite moving on from their Zed. Nah, it's only because nowhere else will have us! Classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Thanks Chris, I do like beer , but not LOTS (Unless you can see my beer belly from Wales?) To be fair if one member can help another - that's all that matters. We have a special community of Zed owners - the funny thing is, we all step out to help others, and yet we've never even met!! Gota be honest this forum is the friggin bee's knees!! (It's even handy for car related subjects!! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 (It's even handy for car related subjects!! Got a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
From A to Zed Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 (It's even handy for car related subjects!! Got a link. use the search Martin... you've been around long enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I must be spending too much time spamming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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