I'm not saying another fan stole from me, but it feels like that.
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hey everybody rob Freddie here and I may be yeah I may be out twelve hundred bucks right and I refuse to accept the fact that I got scammed twice like I can so I'm gonna start off by assuming that there's just an issue and Xavier needs our help so this this is gonna be the video about us helping Xavier because he's probably he may have been kidnapped I don't know but Xavier needs our help because I sent him twelve hundred dollars he was supposed to show up and give me stuff he did not give me stuff and I just I'm having a hard time thinking that I just have a army of fans so they're just sitting there waiting for the opportunity to this scam me I just did 17 years it's never happened there's no way it happens twice in a couple of weeks so let me fill you in as to what happened and we'll take it from there now
I some of you guys are like that scree shoulda learn the last time why do I deal with fans right why would I do business with fans the short answer is because I like to once a reward people but like do money keep money in the house and my circles so if I need landscaping and there's a fan who does landscaping whether he's a couple dollars more a couple dollars cheaper or even as long as it's fair I'd like to keep the money in house I'd like to keep it within my circles and it's just it's it's a cool transaction that somebody enjoys doing something for me they're getting paid everybody's happy so I hope that like I'm not verbalizing it well but I like to it's not a reward for for following me but I just I rather I feel like I know you the same way you feel like you know me so if I can give you money as a fan who has a product or a service or some some sort of thing that I can use I've got no problem giving you my business the same way I would be receiving business from you so let me get into it and we'll see what happened and see if we can help Xavier because Xavier needs help he's somewhere and we we got to help find him
no there's a missing-persons report hopefully he doesn't have coronavirus hopefully we don't go down that road again hopefully he's okay and I just I hope he didn't rip me off like like what do you so I posted on my Instagram because I was I was talking with manufacturers who like getting stuff sponsored is cool right like you get something sponsored it's it's free you mentioned it you highlight the product that's all cool like and and you guys in my situation will probably do the same thing the same way I'd expect you to but sometimes it's a little bit more trouble than it was worth so I had some a/c units lined up that I was going to use and that that ended up becoming more trouble and was worth so I went on my Instagram and I reached out like I thought getting a/c units would be pretty easy right need to four ton units and a ductless mini-split for for the basement and it wasn't like oh yeah this company's got one three and a half ton and one five ton and and I'm like well I need two four tons so then I call around and like you call around and people just don't even call you back it's like like what is this like I tried to get Lennox units I tried getting Lennox units they have a display at Lowe's for Lennox I was like let me try that hey I'd like to buy some of those units yeah it goes through like this outside guy and it's meant to be installed - am I gonna I've already gotten the Installer and the Installer happens to be a fan also from from Long Island who's doing the install and you're taking this and it's just sort of impossible so I said you know what before I just I just give up let me just reach out and see if I have a fan as an HVAC company or something or somebody as units so that I can buy or as an account so I said hey does anyone have an HVAC hookup or something like that or an HVAC company that I can purchase some units I need to forth on units dude reaches back on Instagram and I'm gonna look it up real quick because I want to make sure we get this right there is so on Instagram he said what do you need I said two for ten units in one mini-split he said also you have any specific time and date you'd like to get the equipment and then he was he sent me like video messages or audio messages said I can get trained equipment tra Andy and train is good so I gave him my phone number and we discussed on the phone and started texting back and forth on the phone this is Wednesday right and it's Wednesday 10:00 in the morning he says okay so the only a/c units that are available are the Train XR 17s and the Excel 18 eyes which I was like alright cool that that will work I looked them both up there weren't exactly what I wanted but they were sufficient and they were both in stock and I had the Installer supposed to come in on Friday and for both units I can get to you for $6,500 that's including the mini as well as delivery I could take cash for the units upon delivery and all that's needed up front is the fee for my driver the driver happens to be and for my conversations either his dad or his uncle or something like that but the fee for delivery was 500 bucks so he's in Jersey I'm in Jersey he's South Jersey $500 a little steep for delivery but I figured I you know what maybe he's coming up as in a pickup truck like everything else was sort of fair so I was like you know I'll throw him the 500 bucks then he gave me the item numbers I'm like I just want to make sure we're on the same page the item numbers are the XR 1740 tr7 and the XL 18i 40 t x8 the mini-split ductless 40 xk 38 right we're there right then this is like much more than so I'm like you know what we're good let's do it the price is good everything's good and it's Co d like how could I be out so I sent this guy 500 bucks which Gigi said was the fee for the driver to bring the stuff up and he had to pay him in advance no problem with that I said we were good to go at 2:35 after I just did some research I checked with my AC guy to make sure that works he gave me his paypal address I sent it over now PayPal is like I felt comfortable with this transaction PayPal is buyer protection but not if he send his friends and family I sent as friends and family because I didn't want the guy to have fees taken out and he was my friend at the time now by were less for a little rock it's complicated right now so he said I had one question if you don't mind giving me a call back then we had a phone call I don't recall what but then he said is the is the ductless unit ductless is don't worry about it you don't care is the ductless unit a single zone or a multi zone he said single zone I said what would be the price difference that between that and the multi zone I don't think it's a big deal I'm just checking he said it's about an $800 difference I said you have that in stock he says I'm making the call now to find out if it's available or where it's available I said no problem it's not the end of the world if it's not available we had a phone call on the phone he said he could get the multi zone ductless for 800 dollars more but he didn't have the cash to pick it up so I sent them and he sent me another PayPal request for another $800 and that's where we're at now and so I sent them now $1,300 I think I said 1,200 in the beginning it was 1,300 now that I'm looking at this again and he was going to pick up the unit and he said he was gonna be bringing it by to me tomorrow and which was then Thursday so on Thursday at 12:09 he said he was gonna be there by one o'clock and I had to go down to Philadelphia I asked him for his ETA he said we're dropping off the last two loads I'll call you when we stop this is a 1209 he says I said you have a ballpark time because I have to go to Philadelphia later to pick up a car I bought he says I'm waiting on the answer and I'll get back to you immediately this is like fluent dialogue here this isn't like the the indications of a scammer which is why I think something happened to Xavier then nothing happened he didn't get to me that day when I spoke to him on the phone later on my way to Philadelphia he said he had to still go to Delaware and then he had to go to Philly to drop something off and then he can come to me and like like it's three o'clock now there's no way you're gonna be anywhere near me today so tomorrow will be fine he said so we're gonna be delivering tomorrow receiving his clothes but good news that everything is paid for and will be getting loaded in the morning so this means Friday morning he was gonna be coming up I said can you please get it to me before noon tomorrow because I was supposed to have then the Installer coming he said I could try my best but if push comes to shove I'll have it dropped off and I'll wait with it until you're available so he's saying that he'll come because it's a co D and then my Installer said make sure they ain't should include the copper line sets disconnect and wipe and condenser paid for each so I called him he said you'll look into it so fast-forward to Friday morning I said what time you coming today he said just confirm the pads copper lines and condenser pads are in the boxes I said okay thank you what time will you be there nothing noon comes along question mark from me 330 update question mark it called him then nothing I called him on the phone and his phone was disconnected and I was like oh that's really weird Saturday comes along question mark wake up come on so I reached out to somebody look the guy up and everything checked out like his phone although it's been disconnected was registered to him it's it matched his name it was a t-mobile phone then his like full like name and address and everything comes up associated numbers and stuff like that and I was like all right well he's a real guy and he like gave me his real phone number and we were like pretty engaged here but he just essentially ghosted me and his phone's been disconnected so I went to PayPal and I got his email address out of the PayPal and I sent him an email and I also sent him a an Instagram message didn't respond to the Instagram message didn't respond to the email didn't call me back I called another number known as as listed to him just goes to the generic voicemail you've reached a four seven blah blah blah and I was like wow what happened something must have happened to Xavier because there's no way Xavier ripped me off and it was Memorial Day weekend so I said you know what let me give this a shot and let him have until Tuesday now that guy had Tuesday is the day after Memorial Day I heard nothing from him even this morning I sent another question mark although when the phone is disconnected there's no shot let me you know what why not let's send a let's send a Hail Mary and let me try calling them one more time but I've got nothing and that's like concerning to me that something happened to this poor man and if you feel you've received this message in error please hang up and try your call again later message Oh h1 6 256 the subscriber you have dialed is not in service see that's not looking good for me now I don't know at 5:00 anyone knows where is he let's let's look up so that's that's my conversation that's the timeline with Xavier let me just look up I'm gonna give you where he's from so his name is Xavier I'm not gonna give you his last name he is from Penns Grove New Jersey so if you know Xavier who happens to have a family in the HVAC business from Penns Grove New Jersey you may want to reach out to him and see if we can get in touch with me I've texted the other number i've emailed i've reached out through every platform and all I know right now is they sent him $1,300 and I got nothing and on top of that I had to now be excited the Installer there this morning I had to order units that I didn't want from Ferguson because we needed to get stuff moving so I've got a bunch of units at the house and we're gonna be installing units I wasn't looking to use because of Xavier yeah so wasn't ripped I am feeling ripped off but I don't I'm hoping I wasn't ripped off twice in a month this one I like a ripoff but it's it's feeling a lot like a ripoff but it did just be out got some Gotham dream cars well the big s shirts check the merch store link in the description some giving away some stuff for people up by that and by the way today is the day the sign guy was supposed to come still hasn't come didn't answer my texts I don't know what's going on like the world is filled with with people that are letting me down right now and that's not fun but stay tuned if you know Xavier from Penns Grove Pennsylvania Penns Grove New Jersey reach out to him I don't know even if he's not the right Xavier reach out maybe Xavier is no other Xavier z-- and let's see if we can get to the bottom of this because Xavier may need help and we're here to help so you guys help me find Xavier and maybe like I don't even know if he brings the units what I do now and like the thing that made me think it wasn't really a scam is a all the stuff that he knew but also the fact that it was CEO D like wouldn't he say like send me half now or something like there would have been a a larger money grab upfront than the $500 and then the additional unit cost I'm at a loss for words here this is this is a this vexes me stay tuned i'll let you know how this plays out but right now it's not looking good for me and possibly not for Xavier like I'll chase him down this one this one if he if he did scam me I'm gonna have to go to the cops on this one because this one is gonna hurt a little bit more because I felt like Xavier and I were friends thanks for watching no you know how it plays out so you guys are familiar with my other company adventure drives right well this year we've got two trips coming up one which is starting in Seattle and ending in Jackson Hole in July that's going up through the Canadian Rockies coming down through Banff Yellowstone Glacier National Park and 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### Rob's Story: The Quest to Help Xavier and Avoid Being Scammed Again
#### Introduction
Rob, a well-known personality with a strong following, recently found himself in a precarious situation after sending $1,300 to someone named Xavier. Despite his initial hesitation to believe the worst, Rob decided to document the entire ordeal in a video, hoping to shed light on what happened and seek help from his audience.
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#### The Problem
Rob has always been cautious about scams but has trusted fans in the past for various transactions. However, after being scammed twice within weeks, he is now on high alert. This time, Rob reached out to Xavier, a fan who claimed to be in the HVAC business, to purchase specific AC units for his home. Despite multiple attempts to confirm details and ensure everything was in order, Xavier failed to deliver the goods, leaving Rob puzzled and concerned.
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#### The Initial Interaction
On Wednesday morning, Rob took to Instagram to find someone reliable to supply two four-ton AC units and a ductless mini-split. After some back-and-forth with Xavier, they agreed on the Train XR 17s and Excel 18i models. Xavier assured Rob that the units were in stock and provided item numbers for verification.
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#### The Payment Process
Xavier quoted a total price of $6,500, including delivery. He requested $500 upfront for the driver's fee. Rob, cautious but hopeful, sent the money as instructed. Further communication revealed that Xavier needed an additional $800 to cover the cost of a multi-zone ductless unit. By Friday morning, Rob was still waiting for confirmation on the delivery time.
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#### The Delivery Delay
On Thursday, Xavier promised to deliver the units by Friday morning but failed to provide a specific ETA. When Rob reached out again on Friday, he discovered that Xavier's phone number was disconnected but still registered under his name. By Saturday, all attempts to contact Xavier went unanswered, leaving Rob increasingly concerned about Xavier's whereabouts.
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#### The Aftermath
Rob spent the weekend trying to trace Xavier's踪迹, checking phone records and reaching out to contacts in the HVAC business. Despite finding no leads, Rob remains determined to resolve the issue. He even jokes about purchasing replacement units from a different supplier, but the delay has caused significant inconvenience for his ongoing projects.
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#### A Call for Help
Rob implores anyone with information on Xavier's whereabouts or background to reach out. Given Xavier's connection to Penns Grove, NJ, and his involvement in the HVAC business, local contacts might shed light on the situation. Rob emphasizes that this isn't just about recovering money but also ensuring Xavier is safe.
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#### Final Thoughts
Rob reflects on the frustrating experience, acknowledging how it has tested his trust in others. He remains hopeful that Xavier will come forward to resolve the issue. In the meantime, he continues to focus on his other passions, including his travel business, Adventure Drives, which offers luxury trips to destinations like Jackson Hole and Scotland.
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#### Conclusion
Rob's story serves as a cautionary tale about trust and caution in both personal and professional dealings. While he remains optimistic that Xavier will resolve the situation amicably, Rob is prepared for the worst and ready to seek legal action if necessary.
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**Note:** This article mirrors the exact flow of the transcription while organizing it into readable sections. It captures all details from the original conversation, including Rob's emotions, frustrations, and attempts to resolve the issue.