I've done something stupid, Gumtree

timdmgd

Hello, I've been looking for a 160gb Classic iPod for a while, since Apple stopped selling them, their price has increased a lot. I'm after a new/unused one. I've been getting outbid on Ebay for weeks and on Tuesday (3/2/2015) noticed an ad on Gumtree for one that had been switched on once but never used. I contacted the seller by text and they told me that it was still available. They asked if I could collect from Dorset. I said that I couldn't get there as I'm in Surrey. They said they'd post it and sent me a PayPal invoice for £167.50 (£160 for the iPod, £7.50 for special delivery), which I paid. Since this they haven't responded to emails, texts & calls. I'm pretty sure now that I've been scammed. I know that it was a stupid thing for me to do. What are the chances of getting my money back from PayPal?

jblessing

timdmgd wrote: »

...on Tuesday (6/2/2015)...

Isn't today (Friday) the 6th?

Anyhow, look at https://www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/ua/useragreement-full#13

timdmgd

Yeah, oops.

F&L

This thread should provide the answers you need:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5160290