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Old 14 August 2012, 03:59 AM   #1
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Icon8 MATTHEW McCABE - GOOD GUY GONE BAD!!1 TOURBILLON TIME WORKS FROM FLORIDA - BEWARE!!!

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MATTHEW McCABE - aka TOURBILLON TIME WORKS - Tourbillon Time - BEWARE - GOOD GUY GONE BAD - THIEF!!!
Matthew McCabe

Once was a respected good guy NOW HAS GONE BAD!!!

He was a friend, and was even invited to spend time in my vacation home in Vail Colorado!

I had done many deals with Matthew before and all went fine.

he owes me $ 10,000.00 for a watch that he never delivered.

After nearly 2 dozen good deals, i gave hin a deposit on a Patek that he promised he would deliver.

THAT WAS 3 YEARS AGO!!!

Many excuses
Many Lies

NOW HE HAS DISAPPEARED!

MIA!!!

He refuses to answer my emails, textx and voice mails YET he is active on this any many boards, still selling.

If he will STEAL from a friend, i would advise everyone to BEWARE

I have contacted the authorities already and anyone who knows where he is located , please contact me
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Old 14 August 2012, 04:04 AM   #2
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checked in the local hospitals?

i once thought i'd been scammed then it turned out the seller was in hospital with a burst appendix!!!

he felt worse about not being able to contact me than the appendix!!
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Old 14 August 2012, 04:45 AM   #3
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checked in the local hospitals?

i once thought i'd been scammed then it turned out the seller was in hospital with a burst appendix!!!

he felt worse about not being able to contact me than the appendix!!
I would say this is a good advice but according to the OP the seller is still active on many forums and websites, it doesn't sound like a man who is in a hospital right now...

Good luck with that, I really hope it turns out well for you and that it is a misunderstanding (however bad it is).
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Old 14 August 2012, 06:08 AM   #4
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Matthew Mccabe

In the hospital?

Not for years!

He promised to pay me back many times

He is active on Facebook and in fact had bragged to may other mutual friends that he owes me money and has not paid it back!

That is what makes it so disappointing

I have called him 50 times in the past week, texted 35 times and emailed and no response YET he tells another south florida dealer about how he cheated me!

that is what is so insulting!

and after hundreds of thusands of dollars of good deals!

very disappointing

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EVERYONE BE AWARE!
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Old 14 August 2012, 06:19 AM   #5
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Where in Florida is he located?
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Old 14 August 2012, 06:59 AM   #6
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hi can you list all the names he uses on all the different forums?
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Old 14 August 2012, 07:11 AM   #7
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dirty mole!!

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In the hospital?

Not for years!

He promised to pay me back many times

He is active on Facebook and in fact had bragged to may other mutual friends that he owes me money and has not paid it back!

That is what makes it so disappointing

I have called him 50 times in the past week, texted 35 times and emailed and no response YET he tells another south florida dealer about how he cheated me!

that is what is so insulting!

and after hundreds of thusands of dollars of good deals!

very disappointing

but

EVERYONE BE AWARE!
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Old 15 August 2012, 01:25 PM   #8
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3 Years? did i miss something here? Thats a long time. He should have given back the money by now if he wanted to.
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Old 15 August 2012, 03:58 PM   #9
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That sucks Alan...I hope you get to the bottom of it.
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Old 15 August 2012, 03:58 PM   #10
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That sucks Alan...I hope you get to the bottom of it.
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Old 6 September 2012, 07:49 AM   #11
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what a theif! After 3 years he should pay up. Hope the authorities find him!
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Old 6 September 2012, 08:32 AM   #12
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Wow, thats terrible. Invited to your home and share your personal life with him and he does this? Very very sad!
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Old 18 December 2012, 04:58 PM   #13
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Icon20 Matthew McCabe -the saga continues

A lot of promises
Stories

BUT NO MONEY

I think I have been patient more that most.

I am trying to find his address and have contacted the Polixe

Very disappointing!!!!

But all be advised tha IN SPITE of patients, posting this on the thread and his admitting on this thread that he owes me money , I have NOT BEEN REIMBURSED

Time for legal action

Happy holidays to all

Thanks for your support and advice

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Old 18 December 2012, 09:23 PM   #14
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Sorry to hear it's come to that, Alan. Good luck!

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A lot of promises
Stories

BUT NO MONEY

I think I have been patient more that most.

I am trying to find his address and have contacted the Polixe

Very disappointing!!!!

But all be advised tha IN SPITE of patients, posting this on the thread and his admitting on this thread that he owes me money , I have NOT BEEN REIMBURSED

Time for legal action

Happy holidays to all

Thanks for your support and advice

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Old 18 December 2012, 09:26 PM   #15
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I knew he was a scammer first time I met him.
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Old 19 December 2012, 02:39 AM   #16
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Old 8 February 2013, 11:42 AM   #17
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Icon20 Update on Matthew McCabe

Just a quick update on Matthew McCabe

He has still not paid and now has not responded to any of my emails

I have tried to find his current address, if anyone knows where he is please let me know

I spoke with the Miami Dade Police and without an address they can't help at all,not much help at all

I was told to contact the FBI for Internet and interstate fraud.
I have contacted my corporate attorney and will likely have to proceed with litigation to recoup the money.

A lesson learned!!!

To all , please be careful as even a good guy can turn BAD!

If he will steal from me, and I spent a ton of money with him, he will definitely do the same to others. BUYER BEWARE

Thanks for all of the responses and support on this thread

All the best to ALL!!!!

Thanks

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Old 8 February 2013, 12:26 PM   #18
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I encountered a guy w some nice watches and pricing that
Caught me off guard. He did not use the name you mentioned,
But I thought about this thread. Do you have a pic? I could def
Confirm his face.
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Old 8 February 2013, 12:26 PM   #19
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I'm very sorry to hear that you couldn't sort it out Alan. Thanks for keeping us updated on as things are unfolding. I have been wondering what happened in this case. I think all you can do now is go the legal route as advised. The best of luck with that.
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Old 8 February 2013, 01:08 PM   #20
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Man I hate when I hear this stuff. I've been scammed in the past, I know the feeling. Sometimes I got my money back, sometimes I didn't. Imagine being scammed out of $50k from your own girlfriend's parents. Yeah, seems impossible but happened, and never saw it again.

Well, help us help you. What is his screen name so we can be on the lookout?

I know there are always two sides to a story, but if he never sent you the watch or gave your money back, he's guilty plain and simple.
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I encountered a guy w some nice watches and pricing that
Caught me off guard. He did not use the name you mentioned,
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I was sure there was a pic of him?
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Old 8 February 2013, 06:13 PM   #22
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If you talk to the Clearwater police and give them this info I'm sure they can find him.

http://florida.arrests.org/Arrests/M...ccabe_2574004/
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Hmmmm..... Repeat driving while revoked... Dumba$$
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Old 8 February 2013, 07:45 PM   #24
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If you talk to the Clearwater police and give them this info I'm sure they can find him.

http://florida.arrests.org/Arrests/M...ccabe_2574004/
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If you talk to the Clearwater police and give them this info I'm sure they can find him.

http://florida.arrests.org/Arrests/M...ccabe_2574004/
well done mon.
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and another: http://florida.arrests.org/Arrests/M...ccabe_4528669/
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Another job well done Tavarich.

That is more like how I remember him.
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A DUI at 10:00am! The guy obviously has issues.
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