I just got scammed!

emerald_starcat

preable wrote: »

Yes i have to send the item back via tracked delivery and then it should go in my favor

Like Cyberbob says make sure you send it Special Delivery instead of Recorded Delivery, this is very important.
Really hope you get your money back, I hate dishonest thieving people, I believe in karma so they will get what is coming to them!

Voyager2002

May I suggest that you visit your local police station to get a crime report (fraud) and then contact Visa to see if they can help. I think (purely from memory) that Paypal and Ebay protection does not cover concert tickets, so visa could be your last hope.

emerald_starcat

Voyager2002 wrote: »

May I suggest that you visit your local police station to get a crime report (fraud) and then contact Visa to see if they can help. I think (purely from memory) that Paypal and Ebay protection does not cover concert tickets, so visa could be your last hope.

It was visa debit not visa credit so they(visa) won't be able to do anything.

TurkishDelight

emerald_starcat wrote: »

It was visa debit not visa credit so they(visa) won't be able to do anything.

Visa debit have a self imposed section 75 style protection scheme.

I'd say it would be better used only if the paypal chargeback fails though.
I can't remember but I think that they changed the paypal protection to include all physical goods.

paulofessex

cyberbob wrote: »

it makes no difference if they have withdrawn the money or not. If paypal rule in your favour you will be refunded then paypal will chase the seller for the cash.

I have heard of cases of Pay Pal finding in favour of the buyer however then stating they are unable to retrieve the money. Of course l hope this don't happen to the OP.

OP, as already suggested you should make a report to the police asap as it may be the only route available to you.

I was once scammed (smaller amount) and just spending a couple of hours on the internet l was able to find out alot about the seller just by using things as the username. personal details etc came to light, bank account info the lot. Shall we just say she was suprised when she received a letter from me advising of the details l had along with a follow up phone call advising of police complaint. I received a cheque approx. 48 hours later.

TurkishDelight

paulofessex wrote: »

I have heard of cases of Pay Pal finding in favour of the buyer however then stating they are unable to retrieve the money.

Not anymore. Paypal will refund and then chase the seller for it.

theonlywayisup

Tickets are exempt seller protection and thus buyer protection.

pinkshoes

preable wrote: »

Yes i have to send the item back via tracked delivery and then it should go in my favor

Make sure you send it SPECIAL DELIVERY!!

Even though it's just a piece of paper, this is the only way it'll show online tracking to give you your refund. Recorded alone isn't good enough, and isn't valid for sending "tickets".

logie28

Hi,
Paypal are very quick at putting funds in a temporary account for up to 21 days if the seller is selling a risk item,or has little selling history. Tickets do fall into this category.
Give neg feedback straight away, this will go in your favour. The temporary hold account recognises if positive feedback is left and releases funds straight away. So leaving a neg will boost your claim.
I know it's hindsight, but, always ask for proof of purchase for tickets. Seatwave only pay the seller once the concert has taken place and the buyer has made no complaints.They also show if they have received proof of purchase.
Good luck with your claim. A police reference number would also help!

Brooker_Dave

Louisdf wrote: »

I don't understand the logic of paypal insisting a sheet of paper must be sent back tracked to the seller. It's not as if the seller's going to really need it.

Or sign for it.