Hello VAF Forum, I have also been ripped off by Wayne Jacques (alias Jerry) to the tune of US$1,937.12.
It started after the local RAAF Williamtown changed the rules governing some of our gliding sites in the Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia. This meant that we would be required to be licensed to use and also carry VHF radios to glide at our best sites. We all sat and passed our VHF exams and then needed radios.
Due to the unexpected cost (about AU$400 each in Australia) to my fellow club members, I searched world wide to find the best package deal on the ICOM IC-A14. Wayne was very accommodating and very polite through the whole process. I transferred the money (US$1937.12) to this account:
Wayne G Jacques
US Bank
Safeway Heritage Branch
Routing Number: 125000105
Acct number" 153563192969
After that Wayne provided me with a tracking number and said that the order was on the way. Unfortunately for us; Wayne lied about sending the shipment and had actually 'fabricated' the shipping and tracking numbers. It took a lot of calling to international shipping companies and Wayne's bank to try and track down this money/freight. Wayne's lies eventually crumbled and he admitted committing fraud.
Wayne will never answer the phone calls I place to his shop and stopped responding to my emails. I resorted to calling the Vancouver police and after some initial phone conversations I have been in continual email contact with Officer Ron Stevens. He is doing the best he can to help me, but unfortunately the laws in Washington state mean that the criminal prosecutor cannot act on a civil business transaction.
The reason for my posting here is that I wanted any help that some of you might be able to offer on how I can pursue Wayne Jacques for a refund or delivery of goods. At the moment, he has stolen the money and apparently cannot be forced to refund.
All help welcomed. Thank you all in advance
Joshua