Sun 5 Aug 2007
This letter is about payment ID # 3PC97182T7702022Y, made in May 25. For I was cheated by seller and can not get paypal protection!
Seller, “magazinexpress”, real name Lori O’Reilly was selling magazine at cheap price, persuading everyone can get magazine in 8 to 12 weeks. It was a scam, I have not got anything, and she becomes a “unregistered member” on ebay now.
I try to file a complaint, but paypal said it is too later. I tried to call, but it leads to your autovoice system.
When I paid 40 bucks, I am confident because I trusted ebay and paypal. But now, I am wondering days and nights how things like this can happend. When someone stole my money, I feel terible, when you denied my request for help, I feel disappointed and hopeless.
I think you should do more to protect buyer thus I write this letter for help and refund. I am also willing to help to pin this guy down.
August 16th, 2007 at 5:47 am
According to 411.com, this fucking bitch, Lori O’Reilly lives at:
8733 Riverside House Path
Brewerton, NY 13029
And her Phone# is: (315) 676-7608
I can’t believe she’s so dumb as to scam people with her info out there in the open. I’m going to take this bitch to Judge Judy and rip her a new asshole.
August 20th, 2007 at 7:50 am
I got scammed too by this lady. New Yorker 3-year subscription never materialized after 3 months.
Did any one of you get around to contacting her on her home phone?
August 26th, 2007 at 10:57 pm
I also got scammed. I was suspicious and knew it was too good to be true…I should have listened to my gut. You can always dispute the charge with your credit card company. It’s a pain but can be done.
August 29th, 2007 at 6:36 am
I got scammed too: 3 yr of New Yorker. What do we do? I’ll try credit card company but not holding out much hope there.
August 29th, 2007 at 9:04 am
has anyone gotten any response from her? did anyone try to call her? i also got scammed, and I am very angry about it!!!
August 31st, 2007 at 9:15 pm
My 12 week wait just ended and still no New Yorker here either.
I tried to e-mail and call and received no response to either message. As Paypal and eBay won’t let me dispute it, I filed a dispute with my credit card company. We’ll see how that goes.
September 6th, 2007 at 11:19 am
I actually bought two different new yorker subscriptions from two different sellers and they both never arrive. One of them was from a legit seller - so I think the price must have gone up or something.
I’m going to file with the credit card company tomorrow. Hopefully that will work.
September 9th, 2007 at 3:24 am
She got me too! I ordered Smart Money (2 year sub) and Golf Digest (3 year sub).
I actually received the Golf sub but it’s only good for 1 year and I’ve never seen the Smart Money mag. I HATE people like Lori O’Reilly. She ruins it for honest people that actually do the right thing. Thanks a lot you piece of shit! All that I have to say…what goes around comes around.
September 17th, 2007 at 4:24 pm
I got scammed too, and it was a 3-year “In Touch” subscription for a friend! Very angry, she wrote back once and said it would take 16 weeks instead of the initial 12 weeks, then she stopped returning emails.
I wonder if I can take her to small claims court. I paid her over $50.
September 25th, 2007 at 2:04 am
It appears she’s back as ’slangmag.’
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZslangmag
September 28th, 2007 at 11:00 am
If we all pool resources we can track her down, I’ve already sent her to the state attorney general. They are to contact me soon
September 28th, 2007 at 9:39 pm
I finally got money back, Visa refunded me and said Paypal was investigating this person
October 17th, 2007 at 12:29 am
Its me again.
I bought my NewYorker 3 year subscription on May 22nd. Its October and still no magazine.
I will try and file a dispute with my bank and see what happens.
She did respond to my email in August and said the magazine would be at my doorstep in September.
October 17th, 2007 at 1:28 am
I think its safe to assume that none of these magazines are going to come.
Anyone have any luck with PayPal? Kevin, how did you get Visa to refund you?
October 20th, 2007 at 7:52 pm
I was also scamed by Lori. I sent the Attorney General in New York a complaint they got the paperwork but I have heard no more. It is a shame that this happens. EBay tells you to allow time the will not honor it even when the specified time for delevery exceed 60 days. Live and Learn.
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:41 am
I AM WRITTING TO LET EVERYONE KNOW LORI O’REILLY HAS SCAMMED NO ONE. I HAVE IMPORATNT INFORMATION THAT YOU SHOULD ALL READ. YOU CAN EVEN GO ONE STEP FURTHER AND GOOGLE THIS PERSONS NAME IN ARTICLE.
http://mysite.verizon.net/yellowspoon/rainey.htm
October 24th, 2007 at 7:25 am
ANOTHER SOURCE OF INFORMATION
http://forums.ebay.com/db1/thread.jspa?threadID=2000407339&tstart=0&mod=1192940004828
October 24th, 2007 at 7:26 am
AND STILL MORE…..
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/134/RipOff0134206.htm
October 25th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
I was cheated too. How about a class action against her. I am sure that “someone” collected the money from Paypal leaving a paper trail. I am sure who ever got the money can refund the money.
October 27th, 2007 at 3:01 am
I agree with Scott a class action suit may be the way to go. I does not make sense to loan out youe e-bay account for some one to do this I am sure Lori got something some where along the line.
October 27th, 2007 at 7:45 pm
IF YOU READ THE INSERT PROVIDED IT DOES NOT STATE SHE LOANED HER EBAY ACCOUNT TO HIM. SHE WAS SELLING THE ITEM SHE THOUGHT WERE LEGIT. HER PROFIT WAS 10 PERCENT. HAVE YOU TRIED CONTACTING HER TO ASK THESE QUESTIONS?
October 28th, 2007 at 8:56 am
Have tried a number of times but it appears she is just leading on and delaying most times she will not respond. I was told she would look into it I have been in contack witht the magazines and nothing yet. Why will she just not make it good.
October 28th, 2007 at 11:22 pm
Have you read the report about this person named Steve contacting Ebay Powersellers in order to sell for him. I am guessing this is what has happened to this Magaziexpress. There are so many emails for her to answer and she does not have the answers nor the money to refund, since it was sent off to process our magaizne order. I feel bad that she was mixed up in this situation. Maybe there are things in the works that we do not know about and she can not respond to anyone right now. Who knows, i just know slandering someone’s name on the internet without knowing the truth and real story is absolutly horrible, and to pit someone’s home address out there…i do not agree with that tactic, sorry just me idea on the entire situation
October 31st, 2007 at 12:52 am
I was another one scammed by Magazine Express last April. Was told to wait 12 weeks for delivery. It was 3 year sub and published every other month, so was told by Lori she would investigate. That was in July. No answer to my followup email. My paypal payment was done through my checking account, so no way I can be reimbursed by Paypal or credit card. Ebay says I only had 60 days to bring up my case. Of course, I was waiting for the magazine.
If she has any explaining to do, a lawsuit would give her the chance to do so. A class action lawsuit sounds great! How do we get started?? Judge Judy would be good, too, but do you think we’d all fit at the plaintiff stand?
October 31st, 2007 at 7:22 am
CAREFUL THIS IS THE LETTER THAT IS CIRCULATING EBAY. THIS IS HOW SHE MAY HAVE GOTTEN INVOLVED. I DO NOT BELIEVE SHE WAS OUT TO SCAM ANYONE. I BELIEVE SHE WAS SCAMMED HERSELF!!
Hello, I am contacting you as a trading assistant for ebay. I own a magazine subscription agency and I have access to over 1000 magazines at 50-95% off the regular cover price. This creates alot (sic) of profit, with no inventory to stock. Ww (sic) will provide descriptions and pictures. I am looking for serious sellers that are interested in offering these magazines on Ebay. No investment for you to make or any out of pocket expenses.(sic) You keep 90-95% of every sale. Based on my research, there are quite a few ebay sellers making money selling them on ebay at similiar (sic) pricing. You have the obvious sellers that under cut on price to boost feedback, but.. Please take a look at the seller blueskymagazines for example. He lists approx 2600 auctions a month , sales (sic) about 27% of them or 700 sales a month. His pricing is similiar (sic) to mine or so it appears from his sales price. He is making approx $4 per sale after all expenses. The sales minus the insertion fees for the ones unsold leaves about $2,000 a month profit. He only carries about 120 titles and runs them over and over. Once the auctions are built the work is over. You can fill about 40 orders online in appox (sic) 1 hour so the time investment is minimal. If nothing else, the magazines could just sit in your store with little investment. Process works like this: Auction is placed Customer bids, wins and pays. You go online and place order. I can provide you a list of the magazines and pricing if interested and we can discuss the financial aspects and particulars. If you would (sic) to simply list (sic) the magazines on my behalf for a fee, I would consider that as well. Either way, email and we can work out details. Steve Raney, CPA SRMagazines@aol.com,
Thank you, SRMerchandise@aol.com
November 2nd, 2007 at 2:03 am
Please Read seems to be speaking on behalf of Lori maybe she can answer this question. Did Lori get the $4.00 dollars per subscription and if so it appears she has no loss just profit while everyone else is out. This is a business venture Lori accepted and should be responsiable for her actions. It appears a lot of people are out on this one!!! Lori does not appear to be trying to work with people on this by not responding to her e-mails to keep people informed.
November 3rd, 2007 at 2:44 am
FROM THE RESEARCH I HAVE DONE IT SEEMS THAT THE PAY WAS 10% PER MAGAZINE SOLD. SO IF THE MAGAZINE WAS $17.97 HER PROFIT WAS $1.80. I DO AGREE WITH YOU BOB THAT IT WAS A BUSINESS VENTURE, BUT I AM SURE ONE SHE THOUGH WAS LEGIT. SO AS FAR AS HOLDING HER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WOOL BEING PULLED OVER HER EYES AND MADE OUT TO BE THE ONE VICTIMIZED AND LEFT HOLDING THE BAG IS UNFAIR.I TOO HAD EMAILED HER, AND SHE SAID THINGS WERE BEING LOOKED INTO. EMAILS WERE VERY OVER WHELMING AND SHE HAD NO ANSWERS RIGHT NOW. I THINK BEATING THIS POOR GIRL UP, WHO OBVIOULSY WAS TAKEN HERSELF IS NOT THE RIGHT COURSE OF ACTION BUT TO GO AFTER THIS PERSON THAT IS CLEARLY GUILTY WITH THIS SCAM TO BEGIN WITH STEVE RAINEY. MAYBE HE WILL HAVE THE ANSWERS AS TO WHERE OUR PRODUCTS ARE, CONSIDERING HE CLEARLY STATES IN THE LETTER ABOVE HE OWNED THE MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION AGENCY……
November 5th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
I got scammed as well. She got me for 3 years of trailer boat magazine and will not return my emails. I ordered in June and still haven’t got it
November 7th, 2007 at 6:22 am
I have been in contact with a couple of class action law firms if we can generate enough plaintfs they may consider this so anyone with a intrest plese speak up now and contact anyone you know that is involved in this and have them post a message here. After about a week i will see what we have and see if it can go forward. I have about 6 people that I have been in contact wit
November 7th, 2007 at 6:49 pm
I was scammed by ebay user, “Magazinesrusa” I am definitely down for a class action lawsuit. Is this that Lori O’Reilly person?
November 8th, 2007 at 12:42 am
Also scammed by eBay user, “Magazinesrusa”. Time to prosecute eBay and Paypal for tolerating and nurturing this type of fraud.
November 8th, 2007 at 2:19 am
Anyone else interested in going after “Magazinesrusa” Please let me know. I will figure out a way to track them down, I just want a record of how many people and how much money they lost.
Ben
November 8th, 2007 at 8:14 am
I do not know about “Magazinerusa” or if there is any connection to Magazineexpress anyone know of any connection between these two???
November 8th, 2007 at 8:44 am
I SEE PEOPLE ARE RESPONDING TO THIS PAGE AND ARE LOOKING FOR ANY HELP THEY CAN FIND. BUT HAS ANYONE LOOKED OVER ALL OF THE INFORMATION ON THIS BLOG? DO YOU SEE THERE IS A SCAM ARTIST WHO HAS APPROACHED EBAY POWERSELLERS TO SELL THESE ITEMS THAT DO NOT EXSIST? AS FAR AS BOB GOES IS HE READING THE INFORMATION AND RELAYING THIS ONTO THE CLASS ACTION LAW FIRMS? THE INFORMATION IN THESE WEB ADDRESS’S ABOVE? THAT IT IS A POSSIBILITY THAT MAGAZINEXPRESS WAS SCAMMED BY THE PERSON IN THESE ARTICLES? AS FAR AS THE PEOPLE MAKING COMMENTS IN REGARDS TO MAGAZINERUSA, DO YOU HAVE THIS PERSONS CONTACT INFORMATION? DO THE NAMES MATCH?
November 8th, 2007 at 10:03 am
I am looking into getting the names from “Magazinerusa” I am trying to find out who bought their domain and all of that. How did you all get the information about the other scammer?
November 8th, 2007 at 10:07 am
Nevermind. The first real post on here is about the same person I am after.
November 8th, 2007 at 10:12 am
Does anyone have information to call Jo Doyle?
November 8th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
Steve Rainey and Jo Doyle (MAGAZINESRUSA) have found a new way to deceive customers: They buy/sell eBay feedback. Jo Doyle has a list of “secret” recipes that she sells for one cent. After paying an eBay listing fee of 20 cents, magazinesrusa loses 19 cents on each sale. What magazinesrusa gets in return is a positive feedback. As I write this (20-Oct-07), magazinesrusa has received 102 feedbacks in the past week: 84 positive feedbacks, and 18 neutral/negative feedbacks. 82% positive is poor feedback, but look a bit closer. 71 of those 84 positive feedbacks are for one cent items. One of those positive feedbacks is from srmagazines, Steve Rainey, himself. So that leaves 31 true feedbacks of which only 13 are positive. Wow, that’s a feedback rating of 42%. 42% positive feedback isn’t poor, it’s rock bottom.
So if you’re thinking of buying magazines from magazinesrusa, keep in mind that only about 40% of the customers are getting their subscriptions. In addition, if you sign up for a multi-year subscription, you’re probably only going to get a one-year subscription.
UPDATE – 21-OCT-07 – eBay user alth0017 left the following negative feedback, “NEVER GOT MAG - WAITED 15 WKS; SELLER PROPS UP FEEDBACK SCORE USING $0.01 ITEMS!” Magazinesrusa responded, “am selling genuine product - not proping (sic) anything up … ”. Because eBay charges a twenty cent listing fee, magazinesrusa is losing money on these one-cent items. If profit is not the motive, propping up the feedback rating is the only possible motivation. If I am wrong, I invite Jo Doyle to write me at yellowspoon@verizon.net and tell me what her motivation is for selling items at a loss. – Note: Jo Doyle did write to me, so in fairness to her, I’m posting her “reason” for selling one-cent items. See: http://mysite.verizon.net/yellowspoon/jodoyle1.htm . Notice that she never explains why she received positive feedback from Steve Rainey, himself.
November 8th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
I WOULD CONTACT THIS PERSON WITH ANY QUESTIONS HE SEEMS TO BE VERY KNOWLEDGABLE ON THIS EBTIRE SUBJECT. HE HAS BEEN FOLLOWING THE MAGAZINE SCAMS AND HAS CONTACT WITH THE VICTIMS:
YELLOWSPOON@VERIZON.NET
November 13th, 2007 at 2:55 am
ANOTHER UPDATE: I see magazinesrusa is no longer a registered user. She is asking users, “Whilst I am getting caught up I ask that you do not file a complaint against me with either eBay or with PayPal just because the deadline for filing is approaching as this will only delay things more and they are un-necessary.” See the sob story at http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=magazinesrusa
Joanna lives in Acworth, GA. 678-467-4845 (believed to be her cell phone) (If you have additional information, please write yellowspoon@verizon.net )
From the FBI’s point of view, this case is being handled by agent Mike Mauldin, 205-326-6166 x1293.
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August, 2007. – Steve Rainey’s victim magazinexpress has stopped selling magazines and ceased all communications. Once Steve’s victims find out that they’ve been scammed, they are too embarrassed to talk about it. Magazinexpress shouldn’t be embarrassed. Steve is a very convincing smooooooth talker.
November 13th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
PLEASE READ:
Sorry, I just finish read your website, now I know what you are talking about.
Thanks for posting all the useful information. I have a general question here. I know they may scam your by selling fake magazine, because we always expect magazine arrive later. Ebay claims that is our fault. However, CDs are different, it is easier to track, once you don’t get it within weeks, you can ask for refund. So in the case of CDs, did ebay cover your lost when the dealer refuse to refund?
November 14th, 2007 at 9:12 pm
I don’t think the number you posted is Joanna’s. Unless she is lying….
November 15th, 2007 at 4:34 am
I was also ripped off by magazinesrusa for $49.95 for a 3 year subscription to the Enquirer. I get an auto reply from magazinesrusa every time I e-mail to ask about my subscription.
November 15th, 2007 at 6:14 pm
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November 18th, 2007 at 12:56 am
LOL. Readthis is obviously in on it and so is yellowspoon. Thi is so obvious
Did you see the web site - there are ridiculous references to FBI “cases” and supposed “Agent” names etc. Pure bullshit.
I was scammed for 39.95 but since subscription scam is probably as old as the “Nigerian widow” scam I think we have nobody to blame but ourselves for falling for it.
A class action against who? The money probably all spent and lawyers will never take this as they have no chance for getting attorney fees out of it. Forget it.
FBI is probably best bet but they have so many cases like this they won’t ever get to it.
You might as well just cut losses and learn from it.
November 18th, 2007 at 8:53 am
IN ON WHAT ? I AM REPLYING TO THIS BLOG AS WELL AS EVERYONE ELSE HAS. SO I SHOULD ASSUME ALL OF THE WEBSITES AND INFORMATION IS ALL BULL SHIT? HAVE YOU CONTACTED THESE PEOPLE AS FAR AS THE AGENTS AND FBI BEFORE YOU WRITE THEM OFF AS NOT REAL? I WOULD SUGGEST BEFORE YOU MAKE ASSUMPTIONS YOU VERIFY THE INFORMATION FIRST. I WILL BE CONTACTING THESE PEOPLE AND FINDING OUT INFORMATION, BUT WILL NOT POST IT HERE DUE TO THE FACT THAT marriagedestroyer KNOWS IT ALL ANYWAY. I WOULD RATHER HAVE COLD FACTS THAN ASSUMPTIONS FROM SOMEONE…..
November 20th, 2007 at 11:03 am
I was too scammed by magazineusa for about 50 bucks…. I just read your webpage(yellospoon), and found this guy lives very close to me… Can I call a police to get him?
November 21st, 2007 at 4:02 am
I have also been another victim of this magazine scam from “jo doyle” magazinesrusa. i never received my mags! and to those of you who blame the buyer, that’s rediculous.
November 30th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
I too was duped by magazinesrusa for $40 for a 3yr New Yorker Subscription. I doubt I’ll see my money again
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December 5th, 2007 at 5:14 am
I have also been scammed by Jo Doyle! I’ve left numerous e-mails, with an automated response each time. My listing disappeared on Ebay, leaving me little recourse with them. Any suggestions anyone? I was scammed for $39.95 - 3 year subscription to US Weekly.
December 13th, 2007 at 8:34 am
I was scammed as well…$39.95 for a 3 year subscription to US Weekly…I filed a complaint with Paypal but because it has been longer than 45 days they will not issue a refund.
December 15th, 2007 at 4:37 am
Anyone heard back from the internet fraud people in New York I spoke with them the middle of November they have my paperwork!!!!
December 17th, 2007 at 2:21 pm
Yeah got me too, for 2 years Consumer Reports. What peaves me is how unhelpful ebay is. Any luck with Paypal?
December 19th, 2007 at 7:35 am
I was scammed for 3 yrs of National Geographic and 3 yrs of Smithsonian for a total of $38. Count me in on any class action or other action.
January 7th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
I was also scammed by magazinesrusa. Ebay is completely unhelpful on the issue.
January 12th, 2008 at 9:59 am
I was scammed by magazinesrusa. I have not recieved 3 subscriptions I had purchased I lost about 50 dollars to this SOB. Ebay had better do something or refer these incidents and cases to the authorities for a detailed investigation.
January 13th, 2008 at 2:42 am
I was also scammed by this woman. Am filing a serious complaint with paypal and ebay. I was robbed.
January 19th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
I was scammed by lori o’reilly and also groovin’ lizard premium publications for over $50. does anyone know if the address and phone number given in the early replies is in fact legit. i’d be more than happy to pay her a visit and i’d certainly be interested in a class action suit.
January 21st, 2008 at 7:33 am
JEREMIAH-
DID YOU PUT YOUR NAME ON THE LIST OF VICTIMS WITH MIKE MAULDIN WITH THE FBI? AS STATED IN ANOTHER RESPONSE UP ABOVE? AS FAR AS I UNDERSTAND FROM OTHER BLOGS, THESE SELLERS WERE VICTIMIZED BY A MAN NAMED STEVE RAINEY. HAVE YOU RESEARCHED THOSE WEBSITES? SAYING YOU ARE GOING TO PAY SOMEONE A VISIT BEFORE LOOKING INTO THINGS IS A LITTLE HARSH DON’T YA THINK? I ADDED MY NAME TO THE LIST & WAS TOLD IT WAS UNDER INVESTIGATION WITH THE FBI, SO I AM THINKING THE CLASS ACTION SUIT IS NOT GOING TO GET TO FAR CONSIDERING THE FBI IS INVOLVED. JUST SOME IDEAS…..
January 30th, 2008 at 12:34 am
Please contact your credit card companies! Paypal refunded my money when I contacted AmEx.
January 30th, 2008 at 12:37 am
INSIST that your credit card company investigate the matter — print out messages from this and other boards detailing the fraud if they hesitate. AmEx initially told me it was too late to report the problem, but I pressed harder and they were able to get a refund. Let’s all make sure we get refunds from Jo Doyle, that ass hat!!
Also, please BEWARE that there are other scammers on eBay. I went online to reorder my magazine subscription and noticed two deals that were too good to be true. Although the members had been in good standing with eBay for years, they had no magazine feedback AT ALL!
February 19th, 2008 at 5:32 am
Lori, fat whore. fucking hate her. worst neighbor ever!
February 20th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Lori,i am sorry for the above comment. this message was WRONG and OUT OF LINE !! I AM HONESTLY SORRY. i have been punished and hope you will accept my apology. Haley
February 23rd, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Amy:
I use my bank account instead of credit card in paypal, and that account has already been closed last December.
February 23rd, 2008 at 10:41 pm
I lost $12.95.
March 1st, 2008 at 4:06 pm
I was scammed by magazinesrusa, too! I called the cell phone number given on eBay and I left a voicemail. On Yellow Spoon’s website, there is information on contacting a FBI agent. I think it’s best for everyone to do that because she’s connected to this Steve guy apparently. I am out $50, too - and that’s a lot for me!! I’ll check back here soon!!
March 13th, 2008 at 1:00 am
Anyone get a response from the New York State internet fraud office????
March 15th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
APPARENTLY STEVE RAINEY IS DEAD..SEE INSERT
http://www.wldx.com/content/nelsonfuneralhome/index.shtml
March 15th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Steve Rainey of Tuscaloosa, AL, recruits business associates to sell his non-existent (or bootlegged) products on eBay. — Read on —
Found on the internet on 11-MAR-08: Mr. Steve Rainey, age 44, of Tuscaloosa, passed away Wednesday, March 5, in Mississippi. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 9, at 2-p.m. from Nelson Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Fayette Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, two hours prior to service time from 12-noon until 2-p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home.
I guess it’s over.
March 15th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
READ THIS!!!!!
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From Scott McQueen Block Sender | Block Domain
Date 2008/03/11 Tue AM 10:07:26 CDT
To yellowspoon@verizon.net
Subject RE: Steve Rainey Dead
or move to Move to folder … Inbox Drafts Sent SpamDetector Trash rainey
Dan–
First, let me say that Steve was a friend growing up (1981 graduates from
Fayette County high School.) We went different directions (I know he went to
University of Alabama…mid 1980’s…) I had not seen Steve in many years.
I don’t know what happened to him. At one time, Steve was a good man. Last
I heard, he had divorced his wife…that’s been a really long time ago,
itself.
I have confirmed through my mother that Steve is, in fact, dead. The little
town of Fayette, Alabama is usually popping with info (as most towns are
prone to do) with juicy info about people, deaths, etc… BUT, not in this
case. Mother said that there is NOTHING being discussed. No obituary, no
public funeral, nothing! She heard from one of Steve’s relatives that there
was a quiet graveside service only…the relative doesn’t even know how he
died. I might have gone to the funeral but didn’t hear a word…I am only
speculating…but knowing that Steve was an only child…and knowing his
mother and dad fairly well…I would say they must be really embarrassed
about something…otherwise, there would have been a big deal around the
funeral…only speculation…I would guess he probably killed himself
because it is so hush, hush… I don’t know who handled the funeral
arrangements or I would call to see… I know a lot of those folks in
Fayette. However, someone in Tuscaloosa may have handled arrangements…
I’m sure that the only way for you to be sure is to contact County Records
for public info on deceased….I guess Tuscaloosa County…if this where he
was living? Again, I didn’t know he was in town…Haven’t had contact.
I’m sorry he hurt so many people. I know this must have really embarrassed
his family. They are good people and did not raise him this way.
Scott
—–Original Message—–
From: yellowspoon@verizon.net [mailto:yellowspoon@verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 12:30 PM
To: Scott McQueen
Subject: Re: Steve Rainey Dead
Scott,
Thank you for your email.
This is probably the same person. The “Steve” that I’ve been following
became a CPA in 1992, so that would fit with your “accountant” and age
comments.
I’d be curious if you’ve been able to confirm his death and or the cause of
death. I’ve done a bit of web searching today but I was unable to verify
anything.
Regards,
Dan
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From: Scott McQueen
Date: 2008/03/10 Mon AM 09:54:54 CDT
To: yellowspoon@verizon.net
Subject: Steve Rainey Dead
Hey-
I was looking on www to find something to confirm a schoolmate’sdeath.Steve
W. Rainey of Fayette, Alabama. I believe he wasaccountant.
Lived in Tuscaloosaor B’Ham.I haven’t seen him in years but heard he died
on3/06/08. I was taken back to see that he was in a scam.wow!
Anyway.I heard from several school friends and familymembers in Fayette, AL
that the Steve W. Rainey I know (age 44)has died.I have not heard the cause.
Anyway.with all that you have going on here.thoughtyou might want to know.
Scott
March 18th, 2008 at 2:28 am
I have looked through the obituaries for Tuscaloosa and also other local newspapers for the city and there is nothing for Steve Rainey. Because of all the scamming that’s going on I am not sure if Scott is in on this whole thing as well….
April 2nd, 2008 at 1:44 am
Please stop bashing Lori. She was scammed. I was also one of Steve’s victims. Once you figure out what’s going on it’s too late. She doesn’t have the money to pay you back… As I was, she’s probably about to have a nervous breakdown because she’s got 500 people calling her every day telling her they are contacting the FBI…
April 14th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Most of my paypal complaints were usually taken care with haste. It’s really weird that you didn’t get the same attention….
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October 1st, 2008 at 12:08 am
To all heard back from the New York Internet Fraud people this week. Lori refuse to answer thier question or respond to thier inquires. She must have been aware of what was going on or you would thinh she would work with the authorities. Small claims is the next step for me. Any one else out there persued this mater??
December 13th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Please stop bashing Lori. She was scammed. I was also one of Steve’s victims. Once you figure out what’s going on it’s too late. She doesn’t have the money to pay you back… As I was, she’s probably about to have a nervous breakdown because she’s got 500 people calling her every day telling her they are contacting the FBI…
Comment by Jeri — April 2, 2008 #
Let that bitch Lori cross my path. Just because she was scammed,gives her no reason to still continue to rip me off. People who sign up for such stuff are usually lazy F*&^ks that sit around all day eating spaghetti O’s and drinking cheap booze, trying to find a way to make a quick buck so they never have to get off their asses and go to work like the rest of us
January 13th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
hey people-here’s a nnew phone number for lori in case u want to chat! 668-1066 OR 676-1066
October 27th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
那为啥会出这种事呢