I was scammed for $450 through paypal, and dont know what to do. HELP!!!!!!

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by notlighttoday, Jun 28, 2008.

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    It all started when i bought an item using ebay. As soon as I won the auction, the seller told me he would send a paypal invoice and I had to check my email for it. I checked my email and paid. The seller then told me my item should arrive within 3-5 days. IT'S BEEN 15!!! I have tried contacting the person but getting no replies.

    What I just realized is, the seller sent me an invoice outside of ebay and marked it as a "service". I feel so stupid right now

    My question is, how can I get paypal to release the sellers info, like an address so I can get in contact with the seller? Do they even allow it? I don't know what there privacy policies are

    I've already filed for a dispute, but I'm thinking the person has already cleared it.

    PLEASE HELP!!!!!
     
    notlighttoday, Jun 28, 2008 IP
  2. notlighttoday

    notlighttoday Peon

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    bump..........
     
    notlighttoday, Jun 28, 2008 IP
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    #3
    Maybe they can find out his paypal info, take 450$ from his account, and give it back to you. That's why I never use Ebay, only with traders that have like 600+ feedback, and only if they're almost 100% positive. ;)
     
    xDarkTurtlex, Jun 28, 2008 IP
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    Electro-Host Well-Known Member

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    Ex-Man Peon

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    Yes eBay Community is Very good. and also write a mail to eBay Trust and Safety Team they are very helpful if you have all payment document you no need to worry eBay will pay you.
     
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    xDarkTurtlex Peon

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    Oh, sweet feature! But what if htey put in some fake information?
     
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    I'm sorry that this happened to you. You should escalate the case to paypal and wait for their reply. Nothing much you can do right now.
     
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    mojtata Well-Known Member

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    i was scammed for 30$ on this forum if this helps
     
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    I was scammed $150
     
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    xmartel Active Member

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    It's a scam-fest.
     
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    indyeah Well-Known Member

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    lol, sure is. You're a tough customer mate;)
     
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    ^^lulz

    But on a serious note. Open up a claim with Ebay AND Paypal. You should get results from that.
     
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    mentos Prominent Member

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    Call Ebay customer service right now
     
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