Seller scammed me for $350

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by JoshFizgerts, May 28, 2009.

  1. #1
    20 days ago I bought a second hand license for a script from someone for $350. Today, I noticed that my license had been suspended and upon contacting the developers I was told that the original buyer had issued a charge back on his credit card and that that was the reason for the suspension.

    Now I am wondering how I can get my money back. I sent these $350 as "Goods". I know that PayPal do not cover intangible goods so I really need your advice.

    What shall I write in the file dispute to have the best chance of winning this dispute and get my money back?
     
    JoshFizgerts, May 28, 2009 IP
  2. Romanorc

    Romanorc Active Member

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    If you tell paypal that you never received the item you have a shot. It you say you received it and it was materially different than advertised or that it was faulty, you'll lose for sure.
     
    Romanorc, May 28, 2009 IP
  3. Rizz0

    Rizz0 Peon

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    Yeah, paypal tends to not care.
     
    Rizz0, May 28, 2009 IP
  4. Dr.Viper

    Dr.Viper Well-Known Member

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    #4
    Ya,....Claim that you never received the script....

    If you have sent the seller some mail like - "Thanks I got the script" or "Got it man, thanks", and if he still has it, then even the above option won't help you...
     
    Dr.Viper, May 29, 2009 IP
  5. worldismine

    worldismine Banned

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    Yeah if it didint go through ebay then Paypal wont care.
     
    worldismine, May 30, 2009 IP
  6. Oranges

    Oranges Active Member

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    #6
    Open dispute on google, and tell them that you never really received any item.
    You might get your money back in that situation.
     
    Oranges, May 30, 2009 IP
  7. yuriym21

    yuriym21 Peon

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    Man, I lost about $500 through paypal. I bough this part for my uncle and paid the seller. Well, not only did the seller not send me the part, but he also didn't even answer my email. I filed a claim on paypal and was able to get only $200 back. So ye, if the seller still has the money in the account you might get the refund.
     
    yuriym21, Jun 2, 2009 IP
  8. campolar

    campolar Peon

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    Don't file a dispute, file an unauthorized transaction, and you get your money back :p
     
    campolar, Jun 2, 2009 IP
  9. !!!!!What!!!!!

    !!!!!What!!!!! Banned

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    #9
    Okay.

    Here is my suggestion:

    Go to paypal or call them.
    File a dispute of "Good not Received".
    Wait for the seller's reply. If he does not reply, you get your money back in 10 days.

    As simple as that.

    And remember, Paypal is always inclined towards buyers!!
     
    !!!!!What!!!!!, Jun 4, 2009 IP
  10. vntutor

    vntutor Peon

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    I think Paypal will consider for your situation
     
    vntutor, Jun 4, 2009 IP
  11. deccanbazaar.biz

    deccanbazaar.biz Banned

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    #11
    open an unauthorized transaction claim and you will get your money back.
     
    deccanbazaar.biz, Jun 4, 2009 IP
  12. alexey1993

    alexey1993 Active Member

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    #12
    Just write email to paypal and say that yoy never even got it.
     
    alexey1993, Jun 4, 2009 IP
  13. D@rkLord

    D@rkLord Peon

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    #13
    write a mail to paypal, and say you have never got the item.
    Maybe paypal would refund you if the seller has money in his account.
    It will take some time.
     
    D@rkLord, Jun 4, 2009 IP
  14. Spunkyasp

    Spunkyasp Peon

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    #14
    Start off with a dispute. If you lose the dispute and you paid with a credit or debit card, do a chargeback.
     
    Spunkyasp, Jun 4, 2009 IP
  15. ChaosTrivia

    ChaosTrivia Active Member

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    #15
    Why did you buy it from this guy and not straight from the developers in first place if I may ask?

    And yes, in this case I believe paypal will stand on your side. Just give them a call
     
    ChaosTrivia, Jun 4, 2009 IP
  16. a1visitors

    a1visitors Peon

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    #16
    I once was in the same situation - although I didn't receive the item at all. PayPal only refunded $2.00 of the $70 I paid, so I was out $68 without an item.
     
    a1visitors, Jun 4, 2009 IP
  17. DimXGFXDesigner

    DimXGFXDesigner Well-Known Member

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    #17
    file a charge back on the seller. saying that it was not there product to sell you and said license was suspended apon trying to activate your script, also add that the seller is selling fraudulant items that they do not have resell rights too nor any right to sell you the script and that you want a full refund for the cost of the item you were scammed by purchaseing.
     
    DimXGFXDesigner, Jun 7, 2009 IP
  18. Cal813

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    #18
    True for the most part. That's why it sucks when your a seller and get scammed.
     
    Cal813, Jun 7, 2009 IP
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    #19
    do case a file and you will win....
     
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  20. cipcip

    cipcip Well-Known Member

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    #20
    You encourage this person to lie. He received the script, he should have contacted the firm that made the script to tell he is the new owner.

    You lost your money. If you say at paypal that you never received what you paid for and that person gives proofs that he gave it to you, you`ll loose for sure.
     
    cipcip, Jun 7, 2009 IP