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Paypal refunds.

I got conned by a seller who didn't send out the purchased items or ever bother to answer emails and referred the matter to Paypal. I have had a partial refund but am still a few quid out of pocket.
Should I write off the lost amount or might I still get something? This is my first negative purchase and it leaves a very sour taste.
Thanks.

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  • Sugar_Coated_Owl
    Sugar_Coated_Owl Posts: 12,379 Forumite
    Did you pay with a credit card via PayPal?
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  • MOCHA
    MOCHA Posts: 270 Forumite
    I did yes and got back £25 from a £40 total, not a fortune to lose if I'm honest but it's my money paid in good faith and enough to make me reluctant to bid for anything again.
  • Sugar_Coated_Owl
    Sugar_Coated_Owl Posts: 12,379 Forumite
    If you are unable to receive any more money back via PayPal I would contact your Credit card issuer and do a chargeback.

    As you say it's not a very large amount but it's still your money.
    --><-- Sugar Coated Owl --><--

    If you believe, you will survive - Katie Piper

    Woohoo! I'm normal! Gotta go tell the cat.
  • MOCHA
    MOCHA Posts: 270 Forumite
    Thanks for that and you're right it's the principle. The handful of fraudsters ruin the whole spirit of the system for everyone else.
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