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Discussion in 'General Chat' started by mkassets, Apr 25, 2007.

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  1. #1
    I have heard a lot about the internet fraud but have never been burnt before. Till now. Well, shit happens ...

    I've purchased this http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=304576 (EDIT:link fixed), sent the money and received .... poor communication, lame excuses and in the end ... nothing! I don't have the site and I don't have the domain.

    Ah.. and the site is selling again, this time at SEDO - http://www.sedo.com/auction/auction_detail.php?language=us&auction_id=9318&tracked=&partnerid=

    What do you do guys to avoid scam? Do you use escrow.com? I have never thought to use it for small payments <$1K, but I now I have to re-think that.

    Cheers,
    mkassets
     
    mkassets, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  2. zappy

    zappy Peon

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    #2
    The link you have posted points to 'create new thread'..
     
    zappy, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  3. tretch

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    well the guy did only have 0 itrader and why didnt u use paypal or something more secure?
     
    tretch, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  4. solo1

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    Sorry to hear that but thanks for sharing this news.
     
    solo1, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  5. whatadeals

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    do the charge back from paypal, i am sure you will get your money.
     
    whatadeals, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  6. almac

    almac Active Member

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    paypal refused me under same circumstances as domain and site is classed as virtual goods..but then did chargeback on my credit card that was held on paypal account...chargeback was successful. If paypal takes money from your bank account forget it ...no protection
     
    almac, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  7. syedwasi87

    syedwasi87 Active Member

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    thanks for teh info mk..

    hmm almac u mean there was no fund 'inside' your paypal account at that time?usually i transfer money to paypal from my BOA cheking account...

    but u filed chargeback against paypal witht he CC company?
     
    syedwasi87, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  8. siteman

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    You should report to mod to ban his DP id.
     
    siteman, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  9. contemptx

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    cancel your DD with your bank so paypal cannot take the money,

    I totally disagree with this virtual goods thing paypal decided to throw in your face,

    Yes a domain is vertual goods but maybe they should verify you now have it by having the domain in your paypal registered address / name etc..

    I know not totally secure but better than just saying no sorry no protection.
     
    contemptx, Apr 25, 2007 IP
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    I just posted in that thread and asked the seller what was up. We'll see hopefully.
     
    eljefe3, Apr 25, 2007 IP
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    formula Well-Known Member

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    I try to avoid 12 hours auction... sounds fishy.
    But I guess you can never know :(
     
    formula, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  12. Madness

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    That's gay!:D thanks for the heads up
     
    Madness, Apr 25, 2007 IP
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    -Maverick- Well-Known Member

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    It saddens me to hear of such things happening but unfortunately it happens more often then we would all like. Thanks for the heads up.
     
    -Maverick-, Apr 25, 2007 IP
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    it sound sad, i had been scam buy a seller too, paypal never refund me because it is a virtual good, paypal don't garantie for refund, so for the next time be sure your seller is not a scam ! now people affraid from all seller on the net !
     
    david71, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  15. mkassets

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    Thanks all for advice.

    I paid out of my PayPal balance, so that credit card chargeback is not an option. I reported this case to PayPal.

    The fact that the guy is selling again on SEDO clearly indicates that he still controls the site and I should get the refund. Not sure PayPal will bother to get into these details.
     
    mkassets, Apr 25, 2007 IP
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    you should always state it was tangible goods otherwise theres no hope. Sorry for the situation you are in.

    take his name and address of his domain whois and contact the authorities
     
    Cboyce, Apr 25, 2007 IP
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    how come for digital content?
     
    ottodo, Apr 25, 2007 IP
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    it is best to use getafreelancer to hire services tho i think in ure case it was the domain instead...well sad to hear tho...

    so many scams on internet and i hate paypal even tho i use it..my friend lost 600$ for a alienware laptop he bought on ebay for which the shipment was never sent..a claim with paypal returend only 150$ coz that was the max balane in the sellers account..then what does this full protection means! paypal sucks tho i use it a lot..no option on ebay else...
     
    syedwasi87, Apr 25, 2007 IP
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    Thanks for the heads up on the user.
     
    SFOD_D223, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  20. mkassets

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    An update:

    Just now received a paypal final decision with regard to my complaint. It took them that much time to "investigate" the case just to come back with the following answer

    "PayPal was not able to resolve this case because the item in question was
    virtual or intangible. Please be aware that PayPals Buyer Complaint policy
    applies only to tangible, physical goods that can be posted. We are not
    able to adequately investigate payments for intangible items, services,
    licences or other digital content."

    Think twice before using them for online transactions .....
     
    mkassets, Jun 1, 2007 IP
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