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[Closed] Paypal scam - did something similar happen here?

 goon
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Hi all,
On another unrelated forum, it seems several of us have been scammed to a total of several hundred pounds - paypal funds sent, goods not received, no reply to correspondence.

It's only been a week (so not jumping to conclusions yet) but something smells fishy.

Do I remember a similar thing happening here, resulting in a prosecution being made? How did things proceed from the initial twigging of things not being right? Who did people contact to lodge complaints? (Police, Small Claims Court, etc)

If I got hold of the IP used to make the original forum 'for sale' post how far would that get me?

Thanks for any info.


 
Posted : 06/11/2009 12:56 am
 goon
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Just in case.


 
Posted : 06/11/2009 12:24 pm
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If you did paypal (not as a gift) then you should be able to persue through there?


 
Posted : 06/11/2009 12:25 pm
 Drac
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[i]Do I remember a similar thing happening here, resulting in a prosecution being made? How did things proceed from the initial twigging of things not being right?[/i]

I don't think it ever got that far, plenty threats but then it went away.


 
Posted : 06/11/2009 12:36 pm
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If I got hold of the IP used to make the original forum 'for sale' post how far would that get me?

not too far


 
Posted : 06/11/2009 12:38 pm
 goon
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OK, ta.

People on the forum are saying that Paypal dispute is only effective if it's an ebay transaction. Not sure if that's true, as I've never had to lodge a complaint before.

Cheers for the replies.

Gareth


 
Posted : 06/11/2009 12:53 pm
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i had someone who bought somthing off me on E bay in Sweeden try to screw me over!

Item shipped tracked even though he would not pay extra for international shipping. Month later he starts sending threatening e mails saying he will visit my property if not refunded and the item was never recieved. Luckily all was tracked so e mailed him the details..

Low and behold never heard from again! There are some arse's out there be warned! I think e bay is getting more and more dodgy!


 
Posted : 06/11/2009 4:20 pm