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Paypal Scams [Need suggestions]

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by SOULZRIPPER, Feb 3, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hi guys.

    Well I have a serious concern with transaction via Paypal.

    I was recently scammed of 100$ after I sold my website to a person here on Dp.
    And he claims that he never received the product from me. Though I had handed over the complete site. Well as you all know that Paypal don't support virtual products, I am in a mess. And the worst thing is he has a reputable iTraders.

    Now I just need suggestions from you all on how to minimize the risk of being scammed hereafter.

    Regards
     
    SOULZRIPPER, Feb 3, 2009 IP
  2. aditne

    aditne Banned

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    You ask him about the real problem of your site. Cool Negotiations always solves problems. All the best.
     
    aditne, Feb 3, 2009 IP
  3. SOULZRIPPER

    SOULZRIPPER Well-Known Member

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    Well I need suggestions for the transactions hereafter..
     
    SOULZRIPPER, Feb 3, 2009 IP
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    bestbeach Banned

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    Thanks for share mate..have you give -itrader?
     
    bestbeach, Feb 3, 2009 IP
  5. SOULZRIPPER

    SOULZRIPPER Well-Known Member

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    Well it's Paypal's decision now. Waiting for them. Will act according to the decision.
    If I win I'll let him go. If not I'll take him for a ride :D
     
    SOULZRIPPER, Feb 3, 2009 IP
  6. cosmickid

    cosmickid Banned

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    You have to be real carefull is all because I had the same thing happen to me from 2 guys here now one sent me the money and then canceled the payment. I personally am having a hard time trusting people in this forum any more. I don't see the need for people to rip people off that are struggling and having a difficult time surviving as it is.
     
    cosmickid, Feb 3, 2009 IP
  7. Sintaku

    Sintaku Member

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    Loads of people did that to me when I sold my e-book. 10 people bought it, of which 8 people chargebacked. Freaking annoying as hell.
     
    Sintaku, Feb 3, 2009 IP
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    ActiveFrost Notable Member

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    1. Who scammed you ? We should know it ..
    2. Check domain whois, etc. - maybe you can find some information about him
     
    ActiveFrost, Feb 3, 2009 IP
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    carminx Peon

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    next time use escrow. is the best protection for both seller and buyer.
     
    carminx, Feb 3, 2009 IP
  10. Sintaku

    Sintaku Member

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    Not many people use escrow, paypal is way more popular.
     
    Sintaku, Feb 3, 2009 IP
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    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    U cannot do anything,only option for u to be on safer side is send him everything after 45 days.
     
    getjimmy, Feb 3, 2009 IP
  12. Sintaku

    Sintaku Member

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    Everyones impatient, kinda sucks that paypal don't recognize e-products.
     
    Sintaku, Feb 3, 2009 IP
  13. paganheart

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    How can paypal realistically support digital goods? it's not a tangible item that can be tracked. It comes down to he said/she said in the end. And Paypal is smart for not entering into debate on that kind of thing. I don't blame them. Doesn't make it right, or even fair. But that's how they do their business.

    I'm sorry you were ripped off. But there are just no guarantees in life, and certainly not online either.

    I too have had issues with Paypal in the past. The best practice with them is to only accept direct payment from the paypal account. Not credit card payments and never echeques.

    Another thing you could do (in future) is to have your website/article/content notarized/copywritten. Check out copyrightdeposit.com. that way you CAN prove ownership of your digital goods...
     
    paganheart, Feb 3, 2009 IP
  14. justinlorder

    justinlorder Peon

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    I don't see the need of ripping people and scam their money or site .
    Earning online is not easy .
    The people who paly with fire will get burnt.
    Thoese cammers will end by being scammed eventually !
    Justin
     
    justinlorder, Feb 3, 2009 IP
  15. dipal76

    dipal76 Well-Known Member

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    Have you received mail from paypal when you sent amount ?
    If you have received mail from paypal then send your Transaction ID to admin of paypal.
     
    dipal76, Feb 4, 2009 IP
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    ms.g Peon

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    I don't think your problem is with Paypal. It's with the person you're doing business with.

    And based on your statement, the only problem is that the other party didn't acknowledge receipt of the digital goods, hence his non-payment. So why not just hand over the site again, since as you've mentioned it's a digital good, and get this thing done and over with? It's just a simple, "Hey I didn't get your goods," of which you should have rectified the situation with, "Aw sorry, here goes."

    So where's the dispute here in the first place? If he refused to pay after you re-delivered the product, then that's the time you should take the matters for dispute resolution.
     
    ms.g, Feb 4, 2009 IP
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    l3fty Well-Known Member

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    maybe you can try burning the files to a cd and mailing that to the client... tangible goods.
     
    l3fty, Feb 4, 2009 IP
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    musichangout.com Well-Known Member

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    escrow?????? is it safe than paypal.
     
    musichangout.com, Feb 4, 2009 IP
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    From now on always send a backup of the site on CD/DVD via certified mail that they have to sign for before you release the details.

    That way you can give Paypal the tracking numbers for the CD/DVD and they can't sey they didn't receive the product.
     
    joebert, Feb 4, 2009 IP
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    tloosle Active Member

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