01-27-2020, 07:45 PM | #23 |
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I've ordered headlights from him and he asked me to pay as friends and family also but I paid as goods and services. Got tracking info and it came in today. It was a book. Lol. Anyways I've already opened dispute with PayPal to get my 515$ back.
Damn scammer!!!! Edit: Just got my full refund from Paypal. So I guess I got I free book. 😂 |
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01-28-2020, 06:46 PM | #25 |
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Well I just opened my dispute on PayPal. Sorry you guys sent him money unprotected. I told him I would only use PayPal or COD if he wouldn't take either then I won't do business.
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01-28-2020, 07:08 PM | #26 |
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Thank you all for sharing these experiences. It was eye opening. Definitely something worthy of a "how to" guide IMO
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01-28-2020, 08:11 PM | #28 |
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Admins can see the IP address, but plenty of ways to disguise that, not to mention they will not give you that info unless police get involved.
Again, not trying to kick you while you guys are down, but PLEASE stop paying for things with paypal FnF, or some money app. If you aren't paying cash in person (and knowing where to find them if things go sour), credit card, or paypal for goods and services - then you are immediately just throwing your money away. The only protection is in one of those 3 ways. Any honest seller will have no issue taking payment with one of those, and if someone isn't willing then it is not worth the "deal" you think you are getting because they are just there to scam you. There will always be people scamming, unfortunately, the best you can do is just be smart with your money.
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01-28-2020, 08:14 PM | #29 |
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Lol I opened a PayPal claim since he hasn’t shipped and included the link to this thread. He Just emailed me saying there was a mess up with the label. bryanleeroyce57@gmail.com Is the email he used to contact me.
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01-28-2020, 11:09 PM | #30 |
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Hope no one else is serious falling for this and sending money unprotected. He just sent me this on my open case on PayPal
“ Actually U know what. I’m going to give you this refund now because I just closed another deal with a member on the forum for $2,400 via friends and family. I’ll need to be able to transfer that, and with this dispute, I won’t be able to do so. So it’s your (and my) lucky day! Not so lucky for the other guy though ” |
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01-28-2020, 11:55 PM | #31 | |
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01-29-2020, 12:31 PM | #32 |
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Talked to PayPal today since he wrote in the dispute that he was scamming others. They escalated the case immediately instead of making me wait. I asked about people who sent friends and family and she said talk to your bank if that’s who you used and tell them what happened. They will recall the payment and PayPal will be forced to reverse the payment back to you.
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01-29-2020, 04:05 PM | #37 |
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So Just curious if anyone has contacted the California PD? That shipping label looks like one you would have printed at the USPS kiosk. It should be able to be traced for a time and date. Therefore the cameras at the post office should show someone making the label at the kiosk during that time.
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01-30-2020, 01:12 PM | #40 |
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Edit: photo uploaded.
Here’s the label information I got. He also tried to put the wrong address but postal lady knows our names and correct address. Inside the box I got some baked flaming hot Cheetos half eaten. Last edited by Tonyt915; 01-30-2020 at 01:53 PM.. |
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01-30-2020, 02:13 PM | #41 |
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Yeah the guy is just using random addresses to ship from. After thinking about it, I don't really care anymore. I only lost 225 which isn't the end of the world. I'm going to wipe my hands clean of this.
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01-30-2020, 02:19 PM | #42 |
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Luckily I get all my money back, but I feel bad for everyone who doesn’t. Losing $225 is still a tough pill to swallow
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