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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: usa1ti on October 20, 2020, 08:12:24 PM

Title: Beware Protect O Plate Fraud
Post by: usa1ti on October 20, 2020, 08:12:24 PM

Watch out for this clown faking Protecto o Plates. I have filed a complaint with Ebay but these people need to go away. Any help appreciated.....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/PROTECT-O-PLATE-1965-72-CUSTOM-STAMPED-W-BOOK-CORVETTE-CHEVELLE-CAMARO-NOVA/173967291591?hash=item28814234c7:g:j-AAAOSwZcZcoofE

Title: Re: Beware Protect O Plate Fraud
Post by: Charley on October 22, 2020, 11:37:33 PM

I don't think anything can be done.

Title: Re: Beware Protect O Plate Fraud
Post by: rich69rs on October 23, 2020, 11:18:42 PM

I don't think anything can be done either.  Seller is not directly involved in a fraudulent event.  Although we don't condone it, creating reproduction paper work (including POP) is not an illegal activity - only becomes an issue when used in the future as a means do defraud someone at time of sale.  Not good for the hobby, but something we have to live with.

Richard

Title: Re: Beware Protect O Plate Fraud
Post by: firstgenaddict on October 24, 2020, 12:07:28 AM

These morons are the reason so few of us trust POP's....

Title: Re: Beware Protect O Plate Fraud
Post by: rszmjt on October 24, 2020, 12:29:27 AM

Quote from: firstgenaddict on October 24, 2020, 12:07:28 AM

These morons are the reason so few of us trust POP's....

I agree James, EBay shouldn’t allow it. I’m glad my Z has GM of Canada docs as well as protecto plate, but apparently the GM of Canada docs have been counter fitted before too. A car buyer would be well advised to get their own report as well as have a expert inspect their intended purchase.
BTW I tried to report it on EBay and it would not let me proceed, maybe because of Canada address ?