I recently sold a powerbook for parts on ebay. As soon as I listed the tracking number, they buyer filed a dispute with paypal and paypal removed the funds from my account instantly. Now I have no powerbook and no money in my paypal account. What can I do to fix this problem, or am I effed?
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Scammed on Ebay?
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Contact PayPal if you have not done already explaining the situation. I thought for the returns to be authorised PayPal have to receive notification of delivery back to the original seller???
This scam is becoming more and more common. eBay need to change their policies to swing the balance back to the middle and not just looking out for the interests of buyers.
This scam is becoming more and more common. eBay need to change their policies to swing the balance back to the middle and not just looking out for the interests of buyers.
I mailed the computer, then got on ebay and entered a tracking number for the buyer to track the package. As soon as the buyer got the tracking number they filed a paypal dispute, and my money was taken.
Seems that if you sent them the tracking number and it showed as "delivered" that would be a pretty strong argument for getting your money back.
It hasn't been delivered yet. I took it to the post office this morning.
That is a relief. Fingers crossed..
I'm beginning to get that impression.
I'd rather get mugged than scammed over ebay, as when being mugged you apparently have a chance to fight back.
I'd rather get mugged than scammed over ebay, as when being mugged you apparently have a chance to fight back.
Haha interesting comparison. But on the other hand, if the guy stealing from me had a knife, I'd much rather he be in front of his computer many miles away while robbing me, than be up close and robbing me
I'll fight a guy who has a knife. I draw the line at firearms though.
I called paypal soon after making this thread and spoke to a very helpful person who agreed that the dispute was strange. He told me that when the tracking number shows delivery I'll get my money back. The buyer is refusing further communication.
I called paypal soon after making this thread and spoke to a very helpful person who agreed that the dispute was strange. He told me that when the tracking number shows delivery I'll get my money back. The buyer is refusing further communication.
I would also much rather have a physical confrontation rather than an online one. I'd love to beat the crap out of anybody who tries to scam me.
I'm guessing you know something I don't that gives you the confidence to fight a guy with a knife. Fair enough.
this guy will take on firearms, num chucks, death stars, and cherry bombs.
