SCAMMER Caught On Camera Selling Me A FAKE UNIT!

This storage facility tried scamming me and behold the rage of Taco Stacks.
#scam #scammer #storagewars

[@TacoStacks]

I thought it was important to note that the storage facility told me 3 different stories about the unit I purchased. That originally someone else bought the unit, then the original owners paid that morning followed by that unit was never for sale. It seems as if there is no repurcusions for false advertisement or bluntly scamming the buyers. In conclusion I believed they had intention to sell the original unit to the other "buyer" that placed the bid before me and had someone else bid on the unit they were going to sell them the 10x10 unit that I ended up with. In fact there was never any photos for this furniture unit in any of the other listings that they had for sale. Moving forward, I am not one of those "Social Justice Warriors" however people need to be held responsible for their actions. 2023 Will be a FUN year.

[@treasurefreaks]

Unfortunately this kind of thing does seem to happen more than it should, keep an eye out for that unit to go up for auction again soon and if it does, report it. If indeed the owner came in and paid his bill and it goes to default again the processes starts over, so if the unit goes up for auction in less then 3-4 months you know they where trying to do a scam in hopes to get more money for the unit.

[@Tommy.461]

Your state has an auction board that oversees auctions including online in your state. They will investigate a complaint. Auctioneers have to have a license and the states love revoking them or fining them.

[@gweniawilliams6815]

That is dirty make sure they refund you aggravate the crap out of them if you have to make sure you keep pictures of the unit keep us up on what happens

[@edie4321]

Wanting businesses and people to be honest and forthcoming does not make you a SJW, college usually does, and it's not pretty, lol. Wanting justice, makes you an honest human being. I'm so done with pretty much everything being a scam today also. I believe that this upside down world will soon be righted, by honest people such as yourself, standing up and uniting against this tyranny.

[@gweniawilliams6815]

@@edie4321 well said Edie

[@gabrielmajin5265]

They were 100% trying to dump that unit on you.Nobody is that incompetent.

[@henrys3629]

Money owns this town.........

[@stephena.bankssr.7636]

That's exactly what they were trying to do!

[@louskunt9798]

I don’t know man. Cops tend to be that incompetent. 🤷‍♂️😂🤣✌️

[@sjohnson5813]

@@louskunt9798 that's your opinion and experience. All the cops that I have ever dealt with were very competent and professional.

[@Asp47999]

@@sjohnson5813 is that leather yummy dude?

[@cherylmellblom9736]

I think that you should give this company all the negative publicity that they deserve.

[@Huronero_559]

💯

[@middleageddad]

They sound completely incompetent or dishonest. Neither is good, what a way to run a business.

[@armstronggeorge1533]

Maybe both crooks are everywhere.

[@bobb6342]

I think a phone call to the police that this was a scam and fraud would change these people’s attitudes

[@_spider_jeff]

They would give you their generic way out "It sounds like a civil matter"

[@chaztaylor790]

No not a police matter.

[@Dootium]

The only time I ever called the police for a local scam, the operator told me to grow a pair. Yeah, that don't work.

[@Bob42000]

I agree..and plus once you get a case number from the cops you can file for a civil matter for 50 bucks and get all your gas money and your time paid for

[@_spider_jeff]

@@Bob42000 IF you get a case number and IF you win and IF they never pay ...statues of limitations kicks in and you're out your gas, time and fees ALSO.

[@cynthiaedwards3439]

Hey Taco. I'm so sorry for what happened to you in regards to the storage unit. It is absolutely unbelievable what people try to do in scamming people. I hope that you get all of your money back.

[@ronron8311]

If they refuse to refund your money, be sure to dispute the charge with your credit card company. Easy to do and they will refund your money fast

[@lesliejohnson7247]

I thought they required cash?

[@OneShot_G]

@@lesliejohnson7247 if he bought it online cash wouldn't be an option

[@abee1248]

Sorry to see this Taco, I don’t know how some people sleep at night when they do these things….evil doers

[@dianafessenden7361]

Taco Stacks - your reactions and responses to the mismanagement of the storage company is admirable and I am proud of you. You handled yourself with maturity and professionalism.

[@darleenstill7011]

My profanity would expel out of my mouth after about half hour on phone! Congrats Taco! Unfortunately the Veterinary field is getting to be quite money grubbing too. Offering amputations before checking what is the problem. After office visits wait half hour for meds, instructions etc. Get ya in, take your money, then make you wait. Since Covid, there is a shortage of vets, they are overwhelmed, overbooked. No one will take new patient. Life sucks sometimes! But sometimes it's beautiful! Merry Christmas Taco Stacks!🌲🌲🌲

[@ritahasz7352]

Wow Congratulations on 300k

[@ritalane5884]

Congrats on the 300k subs!

[@joannsajta5979]

Congrats I see you hit 300k. So happy for you. You worked hard to get there.

[@elsieneethling3604]

300 000🎉🎉🎉🎉congrats Taco. Hard work pays off.

[@TacoStacks]

Thank you!

[@juliegraham8133]

@@TacoStacks Rotten experience for you but you remained the decent human being you always are. At least you finally made the 300k.

[@junkin]

taco don't let this spoil online units.. this manager needs to be fired she tried scamming you period. You need to file a police report.

[@junkin]

I've watched pirate deal with this type of non-sense all the time and he don't even play the youtube card ever. He plays the "this is business" card and there's laws they have to abide by. Law is on ur side and this business should take care of you. Should get ahold of the owner because he's probly clueless his manager scammed u.

[@MyHighHorse]

Police are for fighting crime. This would be a civil matter. Fraud is something a lawyer is used for. If someone is intelligent enough then there is small claims civil court. Dont waste the time of emergency responders with hurt feelings calls.

[@karlasearles311]

Stand your ground!!! The him hawing conversation was a cover up for sure,stay away from bogus companies,if they did it once,they will keep doing it,a shout out to you Taco, for staying Cool 😎,if it was me...🤬🤬🤬🤬, Good Job 👍👍

[@susansmith6680]

Taco what a mess. You handled that so well. Congratulations on 300,000 subscribers!

[@chrismaraccini8108]

susansmith6680 I was very impressed also with the way he handled the situation.

[@Nwladylaura369]

Yes, he was really diplomatic while talking to the storage place.

[@thatdarnmage1515]

Way more calm than how alot of people would've handled this...

[@HY-zj6rp]

For $40 you should have taken the furniture and sold it. It’s not like you were out thousands.

[@jeanieolahful]

It’s not what he bid on!! He was out gas and they wasted his time.

[@kankerdoodleb9149]

Sorry about this company trying to scam you Taco. No one should treat customers this way.

[@jayneconnors4583]

Name and shame the buggers.

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

I'd ask for a refund and then tell them I'll buy the contents of the locker for $5.

[@kimberlystallings3559]

Congratulations on 300k🎊

[@vaca4643]

Wow!!! Sorry this happened to you...Cross that storage place off the list....BUT! You made 300k....

[@anthonynash2899]

Congratulations on 300k ,well done… no one wants to see an angry taco,👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😟🇬🇧

[@shawnmartisko1966]

No no no. Switcheroo ski on taco stacks that’s to funny I hope you find the best storage unit in the world buddy and you can just forget about all this dummy buying

[@castironkev]

Not really the video subject I had in mind for you to celebrate 300k, that stinks. 😬😬 Congrats anyway bro! 👏

[@Sassy1863]

I’m sorry that happened to you Taco. It’s getting harder and harder to trust anyone

[@deannewilliams3321]

When they said someone else bought the unit, you should have said, yes, that was me. I hope you got your refund back. Don’t forget to claim all your mileage for the year on your taxes!

[@LilithLLilith]

NEVER buy something online when the pictures and the description don't match. SIMPLE

[@ronaupton9328]

That's terrible and it didn't even sound like they appolagised to you. Hope the sort your money out for this

[@pathartsock9161]

That is so aggravating to see when people screw other people around!! Like you said, your wasted time, the cost of fuel and the aggravation of having to explain yourself over and over again to deaf ears. I certainly hope that if you buy any more units that they go as planned. I also think the facility should reimburse you the cost of the unit and what your gas cost!

[@charlesherron8193]

I would definitely report that facility to the better business bureau along with the police. In dealing with the facility itself I would contact the " higher ups" to make sure that they know they are being reported after I was sure I got my money back. You might save someone else the distress you are now dealing with.Taco.

[@debbiedunn8600]

Taco I am so sorry this happened to you. I watch a lot of KZbinrs, I am handicapped, and this seems to be happening a lot. Hope you have a better weekend.

[@sevenbells96]

OMG Taco Stacks!!!!! I'll BBB them😐😐😐😐😐. At the Beginning of the Conversation she should've said "The Owner Paid-Up"😳😳😳😳😳. Which, I Don't Believe because she also said "It was Sold"🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔. I wouldn't Support this Facility Ever Again📢📢📢📢📢. They should've Apologize and Refunded your Money with Compensation. They're Misleading Buyers🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫😤😤😤😤😤. They're Sneaky🦊🦊🦊🦊🦊. Hugs and kisses for Queen Salsa and Queen Gracie. GREAT VIDEO AND GREAT CONTENT. THUMBS-UP ALWAYS!!!!!!!

[@SassySue67]

OMG what a waste of time and gas. Sorry you had to deal with this crap.

[@pegs1659]

I'm so sorry they did you that way. Changing the story and trying to convince you that you bought a different unit just shows what crooks they are. Bump them!

[@johnburris3395]

Sounds to me like they need to get their act together or they don't have a business very long

[@GeminiThrifts]

That is CRAZY! You definitely held more composure than I would have.

[@conniemccollam2605]

Hey Taco, yes cover your butt. What a waste of your time & money, I would be so ____. Never go online again. I don't deal with buying anything on line. You are much more calm than I would have been. Take care.

[@annboo8146]

People can make mistakes, and maybe this started as an honest mistake in which photos and discriptions got mixed up. But the people of the facility should have admitted their mistake. Now they just lied and made a big mess of things. And you are right when you say buying online, storage units or other things, is risky. You do not see what you buy, and the buyer and seller never meet, so it is an easy medium for scammers and frauds to make easy money. But also online there are more honest people than scammers. I am glad you get your money back, but all the time you have lost you don't get back. But I am sure there will be some great units in the future, waiting to be bought by the wonderful Taco Stacks.

[@TacoStacks]

Usually I would say this is an honest mistake however it is all thrown out the window when I talked to the manager an hour before the unit sold and asked them numerous questions in regards to this unit. I mentioned the auction ID # as well as the listing description and photos and they assured me the unit was what I had thought it was. It wasn't until after I showed up that they tell me a different story. Had I not called beforehand I could understand this being a mistake.

[@johnnygee4206]

Yep, I bought an online unit a few years back, and when I showed up to clear it out, it was empty. Apparently, the fella that was renting it out showed up for his stuff and the memo didn't get passed around. Took about an hour of calling around to get it all straightened out, but I did get my refund. Good times!

[@christinegreywolf]

First, they should have admitted their error (if it was an error) immediately instead of trying to cover it up. We all make errors and an apology can go a long way when sincere. Second, refund your money immediately. Did they really think you were not going to notice the unit being totally different? Was it a scam, was it not? It is hard to tell. Our current society has gotten comfortable with scamming others. Certainly I as a business owner would have refunded gas money on as an apology in addition to the amount you paid. Third, do not use this company again and leave appropriate reviews concerning the issue. I also suggest filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau as they will investigate. I currently just did that myself about a bad roof replacement. They are in the middle of the investigation.

[@PaperandMoose]

I would have cried being in that situation! Congrats on the 300k 😊

[@angelan2764]

Make that Two

[@deborahrobinson5266]

First thing I noticed, you made it to 300k subscribers! Woohoo! Congratulations 🎊 on making your goal! Sorry about the storage unit, that stinks.🤨😒😣😖🥺

[@stressfreepaperchase3215]

Unit 1016 is not unit 1121 and the lock out key is on the wrong side according to the pictures. Sure hope you got a refund cause I would be going back up to there to talk to the manager to get refunded.

[@charlesf.5414]

Post the number and name of the sellers so we know who to avoid

[@emilyarchibald1900]

Sorry this happened to you :( Congratulations on 300k!

[@timburnette5914]

Get ‘‘em straight Taco! That’s bull. You’ve done this long enough to know what you bidding on

[@geegelle3204]

You are in the right. Need to put a complaint to the state auction board!

[@trishaferreira2309]

What a bunch of jerks! CALL the Better Business Bureau and report them. There must be some type of a storage unit auctioneer site where you can report crooked deals like this! Always get the name of people you talk to, but she probably would have lied anyway. If you paid with credit card, REPORT it to your credit card company and get the transaction cancelled! Good luck! ❤

[@LOW-SPEED]

The BBB of meaningless. It's nothing.

[@bronwyndobbins282]

Sounds like that lady made a huge stuff up and hasn't got the guts to own it. That is just totally incompetent. You look rather ticked off, give them hell baby boy, they need a slap back into reality. You are too honest for that crap to happen to you. I hope it can be resolved without too much more hassle. Goodluck, kiddo.

[@FranchiseKicks]

Stories like this one is exactly why I have stayed away from storage units for several years now

[@lc_budgets]

Been waiting for you to hit 300K subscribers…massive congrats Taco! You deserve all the best.

[@bren70ssss94]

They are messing with the wrong Taco themed youtuber dude , at least you are showing thats its not all sunshine and rainbows and hot cheerleaders 😬

[@fordmad1973]

Name and shame them all From the online to the Facility. Stop people Scamming

[@OliverPlayzzOfical]

Super Long time viewer and rarely do we ever see Taco this upset. Sucks man. I’ve seen you go through some crazy van/car troubles and not get this upset. Sorry this stuff happens in life & it feels like it gets the best of us sometimes, but hopefully it doesn’t discourage you from buying more storage units, as this is probably one of my favorites in your series of vids. Happy Holidays, Taco! Keep living that dream!❤️

[@tigergreg8]

If that is him upset, I wish most of the World could act this upset most of the time, since his reactions are better then most when trying to behave normally. Haha

[@ReadySetResell]

Wow that's absurd they were trying to brush you off like you were the one in the wrong. what a crappy situation to have to deal with.

[@richardcranium4335]

A huge load of crap, but you didn't mention that you got to 300k subscribers. Sorry about the dishonest process but congrats on the milestone! You are awesome!

[@DannyMorrison5i8yrd]

Congrats on 300k taco

[@lesliejohnson7247]

There’s got to be a state regulatory office for these places. I think it would be worth a call to complain there. I’d start with my state’s Consumer Protection Division. If they’re not, they’ll know who. The reason it’s worth it is if someone else has prior bad dealings, along with you and conceivably the next person, they’ll be looked at. And you’re right, find the reputable people in the business and stick with them! If you can’t find any, then don’t “play.”

[@esmeraldapooner751]

Don't buy another unit online go with your gut there. Just the ones you can see in person. I would not only make a report, but also report to the BBB.

[@garydenis9647]

Taco, WOW! There is no excuse for this totally immoral behavior, but unfortunately this seems to be the way many businesses are being run these days. The only motivator is to get the money and it doesn't matter how or who gets hurt in the process! It has become a 'Caveat Emptor' world that we are living in. I'm so sorry that it had to happen to such a guy as good and fair as you are. Ethics? what's that!? That's only for suckers.😠

[@barbaracrites8735]

So sorry to see this happen to you, Taco. You are always very honest and that is a good thing. Love your videos! God bless you.

[@andrea.rivers]

Congrats on 300k!!! As for the scammers... may they suffer gallstone attack.

[@tlady422]

Whoot whoot you did it 300K

[@TRUEwebDEALS]

A similar thing happened to me on a unit I won online. The storage facility did a switch on me when I got there. The unit I "won" had numerous Jordan shoe boxes, and sports clothing. When I got there they tried to give me a unit full of broken furniture and old greasy tools. They tried to claim that the owner paid on the unit with the Jordan's. I think it was an inside scam. I got refunded, but loss the unit I won, 2 hours of driving, my time and the time of one employee, truck rental fee and gas. Huge loss! I'm sorry you had to experience this. There is too much room for scamming in the online storage business. Best wishes! -Steven

[@jimmahuge]

Geez - that is one I would fight. Shouldn't there be a record of the transactions!? Sketchy AF

[@dlday7821]

I’ve been scammed badly twice in a short time. I’m sorry this mess happened to you. Customer service doesn’t exist. Good business ethics are gone. Buying anything is a big risk. Have a better day. 😊❤

[@koilamaoh4238]

I wouldn't deal with units/auctions, as they have complete control over them and they can put whatever trash they want in them and swap out any actual goods. Unless its maybe "corporate" owned and they want to dispose of them quickly, that may be probably the only smaller, medium risk. And if they don't have any maintenance workers that day to dispose of goods or to check.. If its local/mom pop, i would not trust it at all lol. Corporate owned, they don't care for goods, as they just want to trash all and rent out quick.

[@joesnowmobiles]

Just my 2 cents having purchased many units, never buy a private seller or manager special, and NEVER buy a unit that has mistakes in the listings its never a good gamble. Thanks for the video!

[@kaybonette]

Why don't you post the name of the company so people can avoid the fraud company?

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

I am so glad , yah 300k.💙

[@pamelawooten3251]

Sorry this happened Taco Stacks. My brother has had the same problems with on-line bidding on storage units. Just not right for them to have done you that way and definitely not good business practices. I hope you get your refund. What is our world coming to? Bad enough we have phone scammers, internet scammers and other kinds of scamming. Best of luck to you Taco!

[@edithcalandro5140]

Online business can be very shady,I've had some problems and will not do that again,they don't care ,after they rip you off they figure there are thousands more that will fall for their schemes .

[@keepitsimple4629]

This is why over the years I've become a '2 strike' person, not a 3 strikes and you're out person. It's not worth all the energy you waste dealing with the confusion and stress. Also if a so-called friend dumps me in the river once, I'll overlook it; but twice, it's over. There'll be no 3rd strike.

[@just.j5302]

The old saying goes...'fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice..shame on me.' 👍

[@jan3599]

Well done on staying calm and professional, think I would of lost it with these lying sh☆ts! What goes round comes round, take care Taco.

[@archangelraphael4200]

300K! 👍👍👍👏👏👏🥳🥳🥳

[@edwardkosol8891]

I bet the storage company wanted more than $50. They did not get it so the moved your stuff.

[@jenniferednamgrobbelaar]

Sorry you got scammed.

[@mikehorvath8176]

I'd be pissed too. All the online storage auctions I've seen in Northern California are full of junk and crap.

[@EDT278]

These people need to be prosecuted . Period.

[@vickisotomayorleroy6147]

Hello Taco you should call the local Police and the District Attorneys office also you can call the Attorney Generals office and file a complaint. It’s highly poSsible that there maybe other people that have been scammed! Congratulations on the big 300,000!

[@nancygoodman8273]

Jeez whizz they're even scamming auctions online now. What is this country coming to? I really hope you get your money back and glad you held your cool. 👍

[@80sToysRoc]

Sorry this happened to you bud. Scammers are all over the place. …and totally agree, customer service is non-existent in the world today.

[@monicakiser1604]

Report it to better business bureau.

[@AndreasLarsson95]

Reapet costumers are what pays the bills for a company

[@BonnieWintell]

I would NOT deal with them anymore! Where's the link to the site? We all need to get together and put bad reviews on it if they don't comply because if you really don't do something, they will screw others as well. Sorry Taco, I'm upset they did that to you, you don't deserve it.

[@marionpetford7374]

What a wast of your time so sorry you had to go through this 😢

[@johnscannell4189]

300K! Good for you, Taco!

[@frannieb9486]

Don’t forget to call the BBB and turn them in……

[@just.j5302]

Solution is simple...if you paid with credit card...dispute the charges on your bill. Include ALL the initial descriptions, photos, etc that were posted online...everything you can think of. They should side with you - worth a try.

[@dianep3071]

Never buy things that you cant be there to see in person

[@christinekelly2371]

What on earth!!!!! What a mess!!!! I'd be so ticked off!!!!

[@benhughes4493]

$50. id say take the dressers ect and move on. get something at least

[@1Huia]

I'm sorry this happened to you but I think this is one of your best learning curb videos. How many of us out here were not aware that this happens. Love the way you dealt with it,

[@stephena.bankssr.7636]

I think you meant to write "learning curve"

[@avocadomaster2244]

i would've gotten the refund and still take that furniture as payment for the hassle

[@EDT278]

This may help people in the future.

[@Relic_Hunters]

Turn the facility into the police. They are defrauding customers and should be held accountable. I'm glad you filmed the conflict but you need to name the facility so they don't get away with doing this to other storage buyers.

[@patsyholland9656]

I'm so sorry for you don't buy if your not there

[@thekingtroll2]

I am sorry you got scammed. I said before that youtubers who do nothing but buy lockers posted about "seeding" as they call it. You see a unit and bid on it. you won! You drive there and lift the door. Look at all those boxes. Problem is, when you grab the first big box , it is empty. So is the second, the third, the 20th box. Someone has went into the locker from the storage facility and took whatever they wanted and left the boxes so the unit looked fuller. A youtuber went back up to the front desk and showed them their pictures of the first couple of dozen boxes being totally empty. They said that was a scam to show pictures of boxes to make the unit look full and to sell the unit that had already been picked through. Basically there was nothing left but bags of clothing. They got a refund but posted this so others would be aware of what storage locker companies were doing. Seeing a unit in default and cutting the lock. Going through the storage unit to take out what they wanted for free. Then they snap pictures and post it online to a buyer who might be as savvy. I believe the filed a complaint with their state attorney generals office about three companies who did this as common practice. I posted that in Ohio for my city, they literally had 10 by 20 foot lockers with 2 bags and a half a dozen boxes in it. WHO is going to rent that huge locker for a half a dozen things in it? No way. Someone has cut the lock off and took 90% of what they wanted and then snapped those pictures to sell the unit. No one will buy that so they advertise it as unsold and declare they threw away everything. It's a scam. Look at the pictures for some of these lockers. HUGE floor space is rented out for just a few things. One 10x20 had a rocking chair and a dryer in it and a dozen bags that you could clearly see was ripped open. scam. Oh and all these lockers have a starting bid of $5.00 and no one is bidding on any of them. So the word it out that they are scamming buyers.

[@janetrideout29]

Good for you for not backing down and you making your voice heard.

[@ppshale7223]

Taco stacks! Taco stacks! Taco stacks! I'm so proud of you to not just take the word of a person that could not stick to one story . That tried to stick you with the wrong unit ! Way to do right by yourself and stick to pushing for what was right for you ! Thank you so much for showing the bad spot of buying units online and taking us along even if it didn't turn out the way it was supposed to be .I Appreciate you! Stay safe stay great! Keep up the good work!!!

[@dshanley1808]

In my opinion, the entire storage unit process is a scam. Remember, there are innocent people at the beginning of this process who are often in difficult situations, place their belongings in storage, and lose everything they own because no one will help them.

[@barbaraa6098]

I would let the police know whats going on.

[@RaaWaylife-ij9mk]

😂Americans making money off somebody's misfortune😔 the price you out every 3 months they raise the price until you can't pay and they sell your stuff

[@JustinDoesASMR25]

Taco stacks coming from a storage managers background I can tell you right now with that phone call she or he does not know anything about storage units or auctions or lock outs my parents are and were genuine managers who stood to their word on anything they said my mom was always the main lady in the office when she was alive she did the auctions they never touched any unit what they pictured is what was in the unit nothing changed and what’s listed online at our facility is what your getting when you get here just know not every storage manager is a bad manager my parents have great great reviews been in the industry over 17 years now taco i mean we’ve had frauds our selves when someone bought a unit and turn around and said I never bought this unit blah blah stuff lol trying to get out of a unit 🤣 I can also Name you TWO OF THE BEST AUCTIONEERS dan and Laura Dotson out of SOcal California and Walt Cade here in Texas great people know and work with ive met all three growing up when my parents did auctions and national night outs and what not

[@decaprio7421]

"I bought the blue mattress online listing but I actually got a unit with some cabinets. The other guy must have bought the cabinets online listing but actually got the blue mattress unit and didn't told you guys." I know the wording and explanation can be difficult with people sometimes. Lister made a mistake, report it, ask if you can take it for profit anyways or leave it with refund and move on.