Sad Story from One Who Trusted without Checking!

[NARM Forever]

I was rather hoping, when I saw your name that there would be a good story to report, I'm still really hopeful for you! Thank you so much for sharing this with us all and hope that the warm wishes that everyone is sending you helps a little during this trying time.

 

[castleri]

From her postings on the other thread, I don't think ***** even knows this thread exists!

Hopefully these two situations will get cleared up soon.

I think you are correct - she was busy poting to that thread defending herself about that rental at 6 pm yesterday when she could have been contacting OP. That rental apparently ended okay so let's hope this situation does also.

 

[wdwstar]

reading about the text message you received, makes me believe PP will only return your money if PP finds another family to catch in her web of lies or laziness. I would think about giving PP a call and find out what is going on,
if PP gives you excuses, i would tell PP, she needs to either WU your money back today or transfer 80 points into your account by doing a three way call.
i would not give PP anymore info about you or your dvc account. MS will block PP out when you give ms your account info, PP wont even hear you, just make sure MS does block PP , i hate to have you get a new MS and she doesnt block PP from hearing. Tell PP she needs to do this today no excuses or you will be forced to contact authorities. Then at least if PP agrees to the 80 points transfer you will be soooooo done with PP.

I cant believe this woman (PP) has the nerve to tell you, you have to wait until she gets another renter. bull**** ! Did i just say that.... sorry !

 

[chris1gill]

On another thread she mentions she has financial problems. It's possible she no longer has the money she received from the OP so she has to re-rent the points to get the money to refund to the OP.

I'm just curious where the other thread is?

I'm still hoping the OP has a positive outcome here.... Sending lots of pixie dust here

 

[StaceySaulino]

Hi All,

I'm the other person this particular renter has been dealing with and I have bad news. I called the resort yesterday and tried to verify the reservation nubmer she provided. The number is bad and they have no reservation in my name or the renters. I called her last night to discuss, still hoping the rese number was one digit off or something. She avoided all my calls and sent me a test message at 1 am telling me my rese was cancelled because I called her to many times.

My husband was great - he's wonderful. I used his bonus to book and blew it. I feel terrible. The money won't break the bank, but the feeling of letting my husband, 7 and 2 year old down is really bothering me. We decided not to go now because it's to late to pull off an Oct. 27th trip, plus it would just be spoiled after all this. She put a damper on our "happy place", but we'll get over it in time. Now I just need to figure out how to cancel (If I can) Not So Scary Halloween tickets, as well as postpone or cancel airline tickets. What a mess. It's going to cost me much more than the 820 she stole.

 

[tomandrobin]

Really saddens us to read this thread.

I certainly hope there is a better ending then where it stands now.

I do hope something can be done to get your money back. I would think that the police can investigate and form a case against them.

We hoping for the best for you and your family!

 

[JandD Mom]

Hi All,

I'm the other person this particular renter has been dealing with and I have bad news. I called the resort yesterday and tried to verify the reservation nubmer she provided. The number is bad and they have no reservation in my name or the renters. I called her last night to discuss, still hoping the rese number was one digit off or something. She avoided all my calls and sent me a test message at 1 am telling me my rese was cancelled because I called her to many times.

My husband was great - he's wonderful. I used his bonus to book and blew it. I feel terrible. The money won't break the bank, but the feeling of letting my husband, 7 and 2 year old down is really bothering me. We decided not to go now because it's to late to pull off an Oct. 27th trip, plus it would just be spoiled after all this. She put a damper on our "happy place", but we'll get over it in time. Now I just need to figure out how to cancel (If I can) Not So Scary Halloween tickets, as well as postpone or cancel airline tickets. What a mess. It's going to cost me much more than the 820 she stole.

I am so upset at this whole thread, though given all of the "my dog ate my homework" excuses we have seen on both threads, I am not suprised.

If indeed she "cancelled" your reservation (assuming it ever existed), then she owes you your money back.

I have to say the obvious: I doubt there was a reservation to cancel. If she cancelled in under 30 days, the points would be in a holding account, and there is no way this person would be able to deal with that scenario.

 

[chris1gill]

Hi All,
ur "happy place", but we'll get over it in time. Now I just need to figure out how to cancel (If I can) Not So Scary Halloween tickets, as well as postpone or cancel airline tickets. What a mess. It's going to cost me much more than the 820 she stole.

Stacey, I'm so sorry Don't cancel anything yet, maybe you can make this trip happen regardless... Can you get on Priceline & try to get a room for even 30.00 a night & stay off site? What about a value resort? Someone here might be able to come up with something even though it's last minute...

People like this renter should be sucked from this planet I am so sorry...

 

[DMKEDM]

Stacey: We all feel so bad for you...personally, I think the "hit" to you is worse than the "hit" was to me...I so hope she figures out how to get your money back to you, and my money back to me...an earlier poster said there have been good and positive ebay dealings w/this person...maybe that will be a route she can use to solve her problems and reimburse us?? We can only hope...

I'm so glad your husband wasn't mad at you (or at least didn't take it out on you!)...and while you need to make your own choices based on what's best for you, I would hope you can find a way to take your trip after all...maybe one of the family suites at a All Star Music (they look really cool to me)? Yes, it's more money (and it's easy for me to suggest spending your money! Grin)...but it is possible she'll get us our money back, after some delays and lots of stress...since you already have plane tix and park passes and NSSHP tix, maybe it would be worth taking the chance on spending the extra money?

I know how much better it makes me feel to read the sympathetic responses here on this board, so hopefully these responses will make you feel better, too...

Sending vast gobs of pixie dust your way, and SO hoping you get your money back (and that I get mine back, too)!

 

[wdwstar]

StaceySaulino Its to early for the resort to have your conf. number/ ressies.
DVC ressies are only conf. by MS until a few days (3 or 4 ) then the resort will have your ressies in the system.

If the PP text message you and told you she canceled the ressies because you called her to many times, that is strange.

PP maybe taking your funds and giving it to the OP
Good for the OP, bad for you. what will this solve
that just tells you both what you are dealing with.......

I would contact the OP in this thread, you both should contact the OP in the other thread that PP did this too and get her aunts info to contact the aunt
and i would contact the police, and who ever else you have to contact.

I wonder if there is anyone else out there that PP did this too

 

[DMKEDM]

Despite it all (both to me and to StaceySaulito), I'm not yet ready to call this person a thief/embezzler/fraud artist. There's still some possibility (possibly remote) that she will return our money...

BUt I wanted to let everyone know she has NOT returned my money, so I'm not the unwitting recipient of StaceySaulito's money!)

I will be taking "next steps" later today. I will not post what they will be. But I do not intend to simply "fade quietly into the night"...

Thanks again for the sympathy, support, prayers & pixie dust...

 

[sajetto]

OP, I've just gone through EVERY page on this thread and I'm sending tons of pixie dust to you and Stacy in hopes that you both get the outcomes you deserve

 

[JandD Mom]

Everyone, be careful.

If you look at the other thread carefully, in the middle, it looks like the "Problematic renter" logged on with a different screen name, posted, logged out, and logged in again and left a similar, longer message. The person with the "potentially mistaken" screen name (someone with only 3 posts to their name), also posted yesterday on the rent/trade board that they have 200 BCV points to rent.

 

[StaceySaulino]

Thanks for all the kinds words from everyone. I'm not sure what to do at this point about the trip. I'll try to convince my hubby to go and we'll see. I think my Not So Scary tickets are non-refundable. I just got off with Disney and they said they don't refund tickets, but did give me another number to try further. I'm sick to my stomach, but you are all making me feel much better. I have tears in my eyes from the generous and kind people on this board. Thanks so much and I'll keep you all posted. Maybe both of us in this boat will get a resolution. I'll keep praying.

 

[Tamar]

This thread makes me so sad...I feel for you guys, and I am fervently hoping that karma strikes this woman (or if not karma, then some well placed bird droppings).

 

[intheworks]

Despite it all (both to me and to StaceySaulito), I'm not yet ready to call this person a thief/embezzler/fraud artist. There's still some possibility (possibly remote) that she will return our money...

BUt I wanted to let everyone know she has NOT returned my money, so I'm not the unwitting recipient of StaceySaulito's money!)

I will be taking "next steps" later today. I will not post what they will be. But I do not intend to simply "fade quietly into the night"...

Thanks again for the sympathy, support, prayers & pixie dust...

I don't know if you're aware of this or not, but you can also report this individual for internet fraud since this transaction started thru the internet. There is a place on the FBI's website to do this, and a couple of other agencies as well. Used to have the links but deleted them. Go to ebay, click on communities,message boards, then safeharbor. All the links to report this is easily found there. Good luck.

 

[Ms. WDW]

Despite it all (both to me and to StaceySaulito), I'm not yet ready to call this person a thief/embezzler/fraud artist. There's still some possibility (possibly remote) that she will return our money...

You're too kind. I definately would call what this person did to you and to StaceySaulito fraud. Not to hear back is totally unacceptable. I occasionally rent and I'm in constant contact with my renters until the deal is closed and they are on their way to WDW. Maybe that's why year after year I get messages asking if I have any leftover points! They trust me. And I feel really bad when I have to tell them "not this year".

I truely hope this works out for both of you. It saddens me to think that on this board which brings sooooo much happiness to "most" hidden away somewhere are people who's only thought is to "steal from others"; and that's just what this is.

Pixi Dust to you both.

 

[RadioFanatic]

Hi All,

I'm the other person this particular renter has been dealing with and I have bad news. I called the resort yesterday and tried to verify the reservation nubmer she provided. The number is bad and they have no reservation in my name or the renters. I called her last night to discuss, still hoping the rese number was one digit off or something. She avoided all my calls and sent me a test message at 1 am telling me my rese was cancelled because I called her to many times.

My husband was great - he's wonderful. I used his bonus to book and blew it. I feel terrible. The money won't break the bank, but the feeling of letting my husband, 7 and 2 year old down is really bothering me. We decided not to go now because it's to late to pull off an Oct. 27th trip, plus it would just be spoiled after all this. She put a damper on our "happy place", but we'll get over it in time. Now I just need to figure out how to cancel (If I can) Not So Scary Halloween tickets, as well as postpone or cancel airline tickets. What a mess. It's going to cost me much more than the 820 she stole.

Oh, stacy, I'm so sorry - that's horrendous! What an awful renter. I have had a wonderful experience too, but with a contract and references. Good luck to you.

I'm interested in the location of the other thread as well and wish the OP luck.

 

[twinklebug]

Everyone, be careful.

If you look at the other thread carefully, in the middle, it looks like the "Problematic renter" logged on with a different screen name, posted, logged out, and logged in again and left a similar, longer message. The person with the "potentially mistaken" screen name (someone with only 3 posts to their name), also posted yesterday on the rent/trade board that they have 200 BCV points to rent.

I'm going to second this.
I know this makes it very hard for 1st time renters, but if you're thinking of renting, PLEASE ask for references before dealing with these folk!

 

[dianeschlicht]

Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to decieve!!! This thread is just getting worse and worse. I do think both folks burned on this thread by the PP should pool their efforts and get resolution for BOTH of them. Legal and criminal are two ways, but I do agree that contacting the "real" owner of the points (the aunt???) is another step that could be taken. I just don't know how you would go about finding that information.