Complaint Review: Ethan J. PLatteborze aka Ethan Hunt aka Ethan Joseph aka Ethan Platt aka Cavalier Salvage aka c - Tualatin, Portland Nationwide, Oregon

Wow, I can't beleive someone finally caught up to him. Over 10 years ago I uncovered a plot by Ethan when the internet was still in its infancy. At the time, I informed the FBI, Post Master General, and the local Tualatin PD--No one did anything. Do a google on "ethan platt" (in quotes) and chad. So, it should look like --> "ethan platt" chad You will get the entire background. Here is a link that might work: (((ROR REDACTED LINK FOR SECURITY PURPOSES))) CLICK here to see why Rip-off Report, as a matter of policy, deleted either a phone number, link or e-mail address from this Report.

From the Portland, Oregon daily "Oregonian" 12/9/03 Men sent to prison for Internet scam A judge gives long sentences for a pair passing off junk as overstock from large stores 12/09/03 Two men who used the Internet to peddle junk merchandise they claimed was perfectly good were sentenced Monday to lengthy federal prison terms U.S. District Judge Garr King sentenced Ethan J. Platteborze and Kenneth S. Kluss for scamming small retailers. Both men pleaded guilty earlier this year to federal conspiracy and fraud charges. Platteborze was sentenced to almost four years and Kluss was sentenced to nearly three years. Together they must pay back about $388,000. The two men were accused in the summer of 2002 of fraudulently selling big-box overstock to about 100 mom-and-pop stores all over the nation from December 1999 to February 2002. On their Web site, they claimed Oregon-based Cavalier Salvage was a nationwide company with 27 warehouses and a fleet of trucks that moved "Grade-A merchandise" from stores such as Sears, Kmart and Costco. The FBI discovered that the men were running a scam out of apartments in Tualatin, Tigard, Wilsonville and Las Vegas, Nev. They owned no trucks or warehouses, and the merchandise they were selling was junk that had been damaged in shipment or returned broken by customers. Customers who called up the Cavalier Salvage Web site saw photos of huge warehouses stocked with goods for sale. The real owners of the warehouses -- City Liquidators, a large warehouse store in Southeast Portland, and the Chrysler Parts Distribution Center in Beaverton -- didn't know the photos were being used on the Web site. The FBI shut down the site in February 2001. Both men apologized for their crimes. King denied requests by both men for lighter sentences, calling it a significant fraudulent scheme. He also said the men took steps to keep the retailers from inspecting merchandise and once moved their operation in an attempt to deter a police investigation. -- Mark Larabee

Ethan Platteborze pled guilty in Federal Court on July 2, 2003. This follows on the heels of Kenneth Kluss's earlier guilty plea and agreement to testify against Ethan. Ethan Platteborze, along with Cavalier Salvage co-owner Kenneth Kluss, will be sentenced on December 8, 2003. Both are expected to serve multi-year prison terms for their fraud scheme and will be ordered to pay restitution to their numerous victims.

Kenneth Kluss, partner of Ethan Platteborze and 1/2 owner of Cavalier Salvage plead guilty in Federal Court. He will be sentenced July 14, 2003. The best news is that he will also be available to testify AGAINST Ethan Platteborze. Ethan is still scheduled for trial June 3, 2003. -Mike Bowler

Ethan Platteborze and Kenneth Kluss, the owner/operators of Cavalier Salvage, aka www.cavaliersalvage.com, were indicted in June 2002 for 26 counts of wire fraud, mail fraud, conspiracy and making false statements to Federal Authorities. Additional charges are likely to be filed. ************************** As reported in the Associated Press: Oregon Men Accused of Internet Scam 07/02/2002 Associated Press Officials say two Oregon men used the Internet to scam mom-and-pop stores nationwide. Just-unsealed court documents say 34-year-old Ethan Platteborze and 54-year-old Kenneth Kluss claimed to run a salvage company that sold overstocked merchandise from stores like Sears and K-mart. But a federal indictment says that if the men fulfilled their orders at all, they sent out junk that had been damaged in shipments, or returned broken by customers. Platteborze and Kluss are accused of defrauding at least 50 small retailers across the country of at least 400-thousand dollars. They are charged with conspiracy, wire and mail fraud and making false statements to the FBI. Kluss pleaded not guilty today in U.S. District Court. **************************** Many of those victimized by Platteborze and Kluss learned of the FBI's investigation through the ripoffreport. They contacted those who posted (including me) and were told of which authorities to report the crime to. As a result, this site has help add many of the charges these scoundrels are facing. Great job!

Ethan Platteborze and Kenneth Kluss, the owner/operators of Cavalier Salvage, aka www.cavaliersalvage.com, were indicted in June 2002 for 26 counts of wire fraud, mail fraud, conspiracy and making false statements to Federal Authorities. Additional charges are likely to be filed. ************************** As reported in the Associated Press: Oregon Men Accused of Internet Scam 07/02/2002 Associated Press Officials say two Oregon men used the Internet to scam mom-and-pop stores nationwide. Just-unsealed court documents say 34-year-old Ethan Platteborze and 54-year-old Kenneth Kluss claimed to run a salvage company that sold overstocked merchandise from stores like Sears and K-mart. But a federal indictment says that if the men fulfilled their orders at all, they sent out junk that had been damaged in shipments, or returned broken by customers. Platteborze and Kluss are accused of defrauding at least 50 small retailers across the country of at least 400-thousand dollars. They are charged with conspiracy, wire and mail fraud and making false statements to the FBI. Kluss pleaded not guilty today in U.S. District Court. **************************** Many of those victimized by Platteborze and Kluss learned of the FBI's investigation through the ripoffreport. They contacted those who posted (including me) and were told of which authorities to report the crime to. As a result, this site has help add many of the charges these scoundrels are facing. Great job!

Ethan Platteborze and Kenneth Kluss, the owner/operators of Cavalier Salvage, aka www.cavaliersalvage.com, were indicted in June 2002 for 26 counts of wire fraud, mail fraud, conspiracy and making false statements to Federal Authorities. Additional charges are likely to be filed. ************************** As reported in the Associated Press: Oregon Men Accused of Internet Scam 07/02/2002 Associated Press Officials say two Oregon men used the Internet to scam mom-and-pop stores nationwide. Just-unsealed court documents say 34-year-old Ethan Platteborze and 54-year-old Kenneth Kluss claimed to run a salvage company that sold overstocked merchandise from stores like Sears and K-mart. But a federal indictment says that if the men fulfilled their orders at all, they sent out junk that had been damaged in shipments, or returned broken by customers. Platteborze and Kluss are accused of defrauding at least 50 small retailers across the country of at least 400-thousand dollars. They are charged with conspiracy, wire and mail fraud and making false statements to the FBI. Kluss pleaded not guilty today in U.S. District Court. **************************** Many of those victimized by Platteborze and Kluss learned of the FBI's investigation through the ripoffreport. They contacted those who posted (including me) and were told of which authorities to report the crime to. As a result, this site has help add many of the charges these scoundrels are facing. Great job!

Ethan Platteborze and Kenneth Kluss, the owner/operators of Cavalier Salvage, aka www.cavaliersalvage.com, were indicted in June 2002 for 26 counts of wire fraud, mail fraud, conspiracy and making false statements to Federal Authorities. Additional charges are likely to be filed. ************************** As reported in the Associated Press: Oregon Men Accused of Internet Scam 07/02/2002 Associated Press Officials say two Oregon men used the Internet to scam mom-and-pop stores nationwide. Just-unsealed court documents say 34-year-old Ethan Platteborze and 54-year-old Kenneth Kluss claimed to run a salvage company that sold overstocked merchandise from stores like Sears and K-mart. But a federal indictment says that if the men fulfilled their orders at all, they sent out junk that had been damaged in shipments, or returned broken by customers. Platteborze and Kluss are accused of defrauding at least 50 small retailers across the country of at least 400-thousand dollars. They are charged with conspiracy, wire and mail fraud and making false statements to the FBI. Kluss pleaded not guilty today in U.S. District Court. **************************** Many of those victimized by Platteborze and Kluss learned of the FBI's investigation through the ripoffreport. They contacted those who posted (including me) and were told of which authorities to report the crime to. As a result, this site has help add many of the charges these scoundrels are facing. Great job!

This email is a rebuttal to RipOff #4680.
It was sent by Wes Goode at [email protected].

Ethan J. PLatteborze, aka, Ethan Joseph, Ethan Platt, Cavalier Salvage, cavaliersalvage.com, previously known as Discount Salvage, rip-off scam..law suits filed *REBUTTAL *UPDATE ..Ethan is a lying crook (#4680)

They filed the following rebuttal to the above Rip-Off Report:

Their email: [email protected]
Their name: Wes Goode
Their phone number: 1-800-568-0263
Their relationship to the company: Supporter

Rebuttal:
I never had a problem with cavalier salvage. They sent me what I ordered and when I'm ready I'll buy from them again. They did ok by me.
-Wes

:::EDitor's note to the above REBUTTAL::::::

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This email is a rebuttal to RipOff #4680.
It was sent by Ethan Platt at [email protected].

Ethan J. PLatteborze, aka, Ethan Joseph, Ethan Platt, Cavalier Salvage, cavaliersalvage.com, previously known as Discount Salvage, rip-off scam..law suits filed *REBUTTAL *UPDATE ..Ethan is a lying crook (#4680)
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Ethan J. PLatteborze, aka Ethan Hunt, aka Ethan Joseph, aka Ethan Platt, aka Cavalier Salvage, aka c (Con Artists)
3/13/01 (Last Modified: 4/28/01)
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They filed the following rebuttal to the above Rip-Off Report:

Their email: [email protected]
Their name: Ethan Platt
Their phone number: 503-579-8505
Their relationship to the company: Owner

Rebuttal:
Mr. Bowler is having "Sour Grapes" after buying a load of merchandise from us. It seems he has this problem with all the vendors he deals with, it's something that has got him banned from most of the national vendors.

I warn vendors out there NOT to do business with Mike Bowler, he claims that if you don't give him what he want's, he will do things just like post here to "Get Back At You".

-Cavalier Salvage

This email is a rebuttal to RipOff #4680.
It was sent by Mike Bowler at [email protected].


Ethan J. PLatteborze, aka, Ethan Joseph, Ethan Platt, Cavalier Salvage, cavaliersalvage.com, previously known as Discount Salvage, rip-off scam..law suits filed *REBUTTAL (#4680)

They filed the following rebuttal to the above Rip-Off Report:

Their email: [email protected]
Their name: Mike Bowler
Their relationship to the company: Advocate

Rebuttal:
Ethan's rebuttal is a sham.
I am the one who wrote this original complaint post, and I am not related to Ethan. As my post says, I was ripped off by him. As were many others. His rebuttal is totally bogus.

Feel free to e-mail me ANY TIME for the facts.
Ethan is a lying crook. Period.

[email protected]

This email is a rebuttal to RipOff #4680.
It was sent by Ethan Platt at [email protected].

Ethan J. PLatteborze, aka, Ethan Joseph, Ethan Platt, Cavalier Salvage, cavaliersalvage.com, previously known as Discount Salvage, rip-off scam..law suits filed (#4680)

They filed the following rebuttal to the above Rip-Off Report:

Their email: [email protected]
Their name: Ethan Platt
Their phone number: 503-579-8505
Their relationship to the company: Owner

Rebuttal:
The comments above are due to my Ex-Girlfriend's father who want's to put me out of business. He feels that since his daughter (My ex of 5 years)can not live the lifestyle she WAS living, and had to move home, he's simply upset.

I would not put much into a "Post" that is not signed and where the poster also does not want you to know his Name or E-Mail address.

Feel free to call our offices if you have any questions. In the mean time, I'll be posting a post in another section of this web site. The Adultery section. (Ron:-) Remember sleeping around on Suzanne and losing your job over it....

Cavalier Salvage

They are in Tualatin, Oregon. They claim to have offices in Portland and surrounding area.

Washington County is in Oregon. One attorney that has filed a suit against them is Matthew H. Kehoe, out of Hillsborough, Oregon. Victim was taken for $20,000.

This guy has ripped off a large number of people. Needs to be shut down..