Baron Auto Scam Blog
| 5/16/2011 - This one is from Brian |
I got an email over the weekend while in Miami for my brother in laws graduation at the University of Miami, it was very well written and had lots of beautiful information regarding the guys out east at Baron Auto Maxx.
Because of this emails excellent grammar, I figured I would spend a few minutes formatting it for you. The people!
And here we go:
Unreal these people. I spent about 2 months looking all over for a 2006 to 2007 BMW 750LI. I finally found one for an advertised price of $26,900 at Baron Auto in Long
Island (good price) talked with Michelle multiple times and went back and forth. Financing was approved through Chase and I made arrangements to fly into
Long Island and drive the car home.
I was told the car would be detailed. When I arrived it was a complete mess..
I was told they did not have time to clean it as the deal was "rushed" together.
When we got there the price was higher due to "fees" from chase. i said whatever
and started driving said car home. Immediately drove like crap. Called Michelle and
was told it was probably in need of an alignment. Michelle then proceeded to tell me to take it somewhere and we will refund the
money. When I got back to Rochester I took the car to the local BMW dealer.
Needless to say, a complete mess. Brakes were shot, wheels bent, stereo not
functioning properly, computer updates, GPS not working, etc. spent $3800 in
repairs to get the car running properly. I was then advised by Baron to fax the invoice and I would
be refunded.. We both know how that turned out. I have numerous calls into Joe
(all unreturned) and Michelle keeps telling me she is sorry. Today I text
Michelle's cell # and tell her I have given up. Filing a complaint with NYS
Attorney General, BBB, and my attorney. I was told "i understand". I then advised her and asked her if she was aware of all the negative
feedback on her scum bag dealership. She said "yes, that's why she doesn't work
there anymore" somehow I highly doubt this.
And that's where I stand.
I have a car that I put $3500 down on, $3800 in repairs, and still needs
$1200 to drive properly with the bent wheel.
JOE and MICHELLE can rot in hell.
I can't say I am surprised in the least bit. In the above email, it seems as if Michelle Scalise had left on her own, and wasn't let go. Whatever the truth, i'm right there with Brian. If there were a hell (which I don't believe exists), I would say they should rot in it. Instead, they will leave a legacy far beyond one could have ever dreamed. And this legacy will follow both of them for many many years until this website eventually disappears.
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I just wanted to say thank you for the following email, and time you spent writing it out.
Hi Jake,
You really should go for number 1 on Baron Auto Scam because
this will really get a point across that even though the buyers are partially to
blame because we did sign the contract let it be known that car dealerships
need to start being HONEST with their customers and potential buyers because
that is how business should be conducted. All I can say is that Pastor Chevy
in Westhampton Beach was a place of integrity and honesty when it came to their
customers; however they were forced to close their doors due to the buy-out
from Chevy. Regarding the people mentioned from Baron who lost their jobs
because of your website I have my doubts because the name of the sales
person is still listed on the contact info for their cars. If I had a sales
person that was dishonest just so he or she can get a sale they would be let
go on the spot and I would have nothing to do with them. If they were let go
than why is the name still listed on the contact info?
Thank you
That's a fantastic, and you are completely correct, and I love how you said car dealerships need to start being honest. Everyone is aware of the stigma of a used car salesman, but it doesn't have to be that way. Unfortunately, the salesman that are good, get a bad wrap from guys like Joe Giordano, and Michelle Scalise. Whatever the situation, honesty is definitely what everyone is looking for.
Tags: joe giordano, michelle scalise, baron auto, mrs. pjake@baronautoscam.com Permanent Link to Thanks Mrs. P! | 9/28/2010 - Another email from Michele!!! |
Ok, so today I got another 2 emails (automated through the Baron Auto system) from Michele.
Here's what I got:
Dear Baron Auto Scams!!,
When you are the largest volume E-Dealer
in your area and committed to utilizing the Internet to better serve our
customers your, website promotions and incentives must be updated daily! It has been a while since your original
inquiry and our website has been updated to better serve you. Take this opportunity to visit us online
showroom and get ready to save! Enjoy
your stay.
Sincerely,
Michelle Scalise
Internet Sales
Manager Sorry, i've been busy with a few business opportunities. I got a few emails in the past few weeks, i'll update when I get the free moment.
Tags: joe giordano, baron auto, michelle scalisejake@baronautoscam.com Permanent Link to Another email from Michele!!! | 8/25/2010 - Apparently, I am not going to jail! |
Ok, so I sat and waited all night in my nice shirt waiting for the cops to arrive busting down my door in a flurry of bullets!
That never happened. So, I'm upset now. What to do now? How about another heart warming email from the daily archives of the Baron Auto Universe!!!
Dear Baron Auto
Scams!!,
Hello it's Michelle over at Baron Motors. It has
been about a week since you inquired about vehicles on our website. I just
wanted to make sure you received all the info you needed from us. Any questions
feel free to call or email me at any time.
Sincerely,
Michelle Scalise
Internet Sales
Manager
Sorry, I had to upload this email. It seems as if Michelle has gone and entered my email address (jake@baronautoscam.com) into some sort of lottery!!! I hope I win a goldfish!!! I'm still wondering why she decided to retract her facebook friend request.
Tags: baron auto scams, michelle scalisejake@baronautoscam.com Permanent Link to Apparently, I am not going to jail! | 8/24/2010 - This one is a tag team from Michelle and Joe!!! (UPDATE) | Sorry, I received this email on Saturday, but I was on the road driving down to Miami, bringing my brother in law to school. But, here's the gist of the email.
Instead of quoting direct from the email, I'll just sum it up briefly. Ever since the last post, Joe G (I call him Joe G now, because its easier on the spell check) has come under fire for a few reasons, which suck, I know. But you can only do wrong by so many people before you get screwed over for your sneaky tactics yourself.
According to my 'source', she is telling me that he called her saying that he was going to lose his job because of her story, and it's all her fault why this is happening to him. And he has a family, and all that stuff. It's funny, because he actually puts the blame on her, and not himself.
Regardless, since the story was on the internet for everyone to see, and he got in a little hot water, he is going to try to do some good. If he does do as he says he will, I will be sure to let everyone know in a later post. I will just await a response from my source.
I feel like a spy, because I have a 'source'.
Oh, and one final thing, during the phone call, Joe also said that my source was harassing Michelle Scalise for asking about why the sale price wasn't found anywhere on the contract that she had signed.
Tags: my source, joe giordano, baron auto, michelle scalisejake@baronautoscam.com Permanent Link to This one is a tag team from Michelle and Joe!!! (UPDATE) | 8/19/2010 - And the emails keep coming! |
This one is from a guy by the name of Jay. I absolutely LOVE his energy in this email. It's inspiring! I decided to put this one on the top of my list because it is so high energy and chock full of info! Others coming soon. I'm taking a drive down to Miami tonight, so I won't update until early next week!
Hi Jake! I just read aout all the people that got SCAMMED & RIPPED
OFF by those S--------BAGS at BARON AUTO MALL all over NY & long island!
It happened to me also. I signed some papers not aware that i signed a BLANK
CONTRACT(it was underneath all the papers i signed & initialed).After they
let me take the car home I called the VERY NEXT DAY TO SIGN & PICK UP THE
CONTRACT but they said the bank didn't have it READY so call back tomorrow which
i did but they gave me the same answer! After 19 days I called Chase to find out
when my payment was due & how much i was financing they told me i was
financing approx. 19,400 on a vehicle i was told my financing was 11,800. But
since it was after the 3 day window to cancel the contract I was screwed!!! I
called my lawyer & tried to get out of this headache so i have to take them
to court! The two that WORKED TOGETHER are Joe Giordano & Michelle Scalise.
Also watch out for a salesman named Randy, he was in on it also! I've been
calling all the investigative reporters & media people telling them of their
SCAM!!!!!!! The Dept. of Consumer Affairs KNOWS ALL ABOUT THEM & how they
RIP PEOPLE OFF!!!! Thank you
Oh no Jay, THANK YOU for the time you put into the email for us! It's awesome!
Tags: baron auto maxx, joe giordano, michelle scalise, jayjake@baronautoscam.com Permanent Link to And the emails keep coming! | 8/17/2010 - This one is a tag team from Michelle and Joe!!! |
Ok, so this one i'll call a "tag team" effort. Kinda like the hardy boys from WWE, but one of them is a girl. But weren't the Hardy boys girls anyway? Wait, what? Never mind, let's just move onto the story!
On May 22, 2010, my wife and I came into Baron Auto Maxx and spoke to Michelle
Scalise to trade in my wife’s 2002 Hyundai Sonata when she spoke to us she
stated that the amount that was owned on the loan was too high compared to what
they would give us for the trade. We also spoke to Joe the General Manager as to
getting approved for the loan with no money down he advised us that they were
working on the loan we said ok. After two hours of waiting Michelle stated that
they could get me approved for the 2008 Nissan Quest with Chase Auto Finance for
$15, 775.00 I said ok. After the contract was signed Joe informed me that Chase
will call to verify the information, Joe told me to, “Say Yes “to the questions
that the Bank Representative would ask because if I said no than Joe informed me
that the Bank would take repossession of the vehicle because the figures would
not add up on the contract; and if the Bank asked how much we put down to say
$1000.00 Cash” On Tuesday May 25, 2010 a representative from Chase did call me
and asked about the options in the vehicle and how much I put down. I did say
yes to the questions and also $1000 cash because of the fear of repossession on
my credit report and still owing money to the bank after the sale if they
reposed the vehicle. I looked over the options that they said the vehicle had
and it does not have some of what is listed on the advertisements. There is no
remote keyless entry system, power third row vent windows, stereo mounted audio
controls, luggage rack side rails. In addition, the finance charge is $14, 995,
price of vehicle 20, 000 and $1000 cash which I did not put down; total 35, 995
after all of the payments have been made. My question is how would I get
approved when I was currently 3 months behind on my auto loan with a balance of
over $25, 000 and also behind on my credit cards? On August 11, 2010 my wife had
the phone on speaker and spoke to Michelle and explained that the price that she
and Joe quoted was not listed anywhere on the contract which Joe and Michelle
stated that it would be and also there is no remote keyless entry system, power
third row vent windows, stereo mounted audio controls and luggage rack side
rails. When my wife was talking to Michelle, I heard the General Manger Joe in
the background and said not to talk to her and he grabbed the phone and was
yelling at my wife and said that she was looking for loop holes in order to get
out of the contract and informed us to have our attorney call him. All I wanted
was to have the options that we paid for under the loan. The original call was
to see where the title was because I still do not have it.
I don't have an actual name of the writer of this email since he used his wife's email address. But, this is just another story on the wonders that Baron Auto can do!
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