Can paypal protect me?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Proximity, Jan 30, 2008.

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    Well, i am about to buy something from someone online using Paypal.

    I am not 100% sure that they will deliver the product or it will be what it states to be. So lets say i pay him, and i dont receive the product or something has been damaged, or i have been simply scammed. Can Paypal protect me, and can i get my money back "easily" ?
     
    Proximity, Jan 30, 2008 IP
  2. hoobastank68

    hoobastank68 Active Member

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    You shouldn't have to worry much when it comes to paypal
     
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  3. infogle

    infogle Prominent Member

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    ofcourse you dont have to worry when you are dealing with paypal... its the quite safest of all the online platforms for buyers...
     
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    caj Active Member

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    Can Paypal protects you! That's pretty unlikely. Read the thread of people being scammed here. But if you wanna buy something that cost you a few dollars then it might be safe. Beware though - of chargeback.
     
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  5. Proximity

    Proximity Banned

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    What proof would paypal need if i get scammed and want my money back?
     
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    kaung Twitter @KaungKo

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    it has to be tangible and legal product to ask for refund.
    And paypal requires you to talk to the seller first and get screenshots and open dispute with them.
     
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    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    Paypal protects no one, they will ask for evidence and assess the evidence before deciding. More of arbitrator.
     
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    Proximity Banned

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    Its not a illegal item, its a phone.

    Do you think i should continue with the purchase?
     
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  9. mybluehair

    mybluehair Peon

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    welcome to life. i get scammed alot. but the precentage of scammers to real people is very low. so dont worry that much.
    check user feedback
     
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    warman2442 Active Member

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    paypal doesnt protect you from anything, they can chargeback and leave you hopeless if its a script/not a physical item.

    Or they can chargeback, ship an empty box back for whatever they bought, and have shipping info ! LOL

    This has happened with a Rolex watch before.

    Tyler
     
    warman2442, Jan 30, 2008 IP