I was looking for job to work from home, and i was scammed by this lady telling me if i paid her a little fee $15 she will send me the materials so i can start working right away, but i never received nothing. I send a request refund form from paypal to her to see if she can give my money back. She hasn't answered my emails.
I'm a mother of 2 boys and right now taking the boys to the day care is really expensive we can't afford that, that's why i'm looking for a job to do from home.
2006-09-30 14:16:07 · 14 answers · asked by baby 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Consider it a lesson learned and forget about your $15... it's just not worth your time and energy to recover. Why not start your own business from home? You could do a variety of things, from ironing and sewing, to consulting and interior decorating... it's up to you! And it won't cost you $15... go to your library and research some ideas... be your own boss instead of working for someone else. Consider shopping for the elderly or cleaning homes... whatever you want to do. If you're good at your work, the word will spread and you will have too much business to handle! Go for it! This is your opportunity... and a wake up call!
2006-09-30 14:21:01 · answer #1 · answered by Mike S 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not completely familiar with how PayPal works, but I know you have to link up your credit card to it. Most credit card companies offer a policy that allows you to refuse payment to a company. Some even will refund you the amount if the company/person won't refund you. I know my Citi Visa Card will refund me up to $300 as long as I send the merchandise any store won't return. I haven't had to ever use it, and I'm sure the policy is limited to a certain amt. of times a year. But you could try looking into that. Even though it's only $15, that money could be better spent on groceries or other things your family needs.
2006-09-30 21:29:39 · answer #2 · answered by Jess B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you paid with a check, put a stop check on the payment.
If you paid by credit card, usually you can explain things and get the charge removed.
If you paid in cash, money order, or paypal, consider it the cost of the lesson, and actually its rather cheap.
2006-09-30 21:26:51 · answer #3 · answered by raxivar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the better business bureau. I would say to file a claim with paypal, but I do not believe losses are covered unless they are over $25.
2006-09-30 21:25:06 · answer #4 · answered by littlebit17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
File a claim with PayPal. My experience has been that unless the seller has overwhelming proof that they sent the materials you purchased, PayPal will probably side with you and you'll get your money back.
2006-09-30 22:09:29 · answer #5 · answered by kerry77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might not. Next time remember that legitimate work at home companies never ask you to pay a fee up front.
2006-09-30 21:20:58 · answer #6 · answered by MsKenny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Complain to Paypal.
2006-09-30 21:19:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
sorry to hear you got scammed, but if you need to pay for something like that, it usually is a scam. I doubt you'll ever get your money back, but you can try to report it to paypal.
2006-09-30 21:24:47 · answer #8 · answered by droolie_da_dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
likely your money is gone ,contact your better business bureau, do not send money for work at home schemes then are rip offs
good luck CONTACT PAYPAL AS WELL
2006-09-30 21:20:10 · answer #9 · answered by learningnewthings 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Report her its petty theft, or have someone act like your situation a and have her sign something on paper, or last but not least hire a roller to beat the living crap out of her. good luck
2006-09-30 21:25:21 · answer #10 · answered by edgarrrw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋