I attempted to purchase from a musician certains works that they had for sale online. And in the past when I had sent him the money I recieved the music files via email. Now this time I needed the music files faster and so I contacted them via email as I have done in the past and they informed that they accepted Western Union. I was provided with their information including address and name, I made the payment only to be able to be obtained by showing ID and knowing the password which I had provided to the person. I even made the question for the password "What is this for" and the answer corresponded with the reason for payment.
But now I have been in contact with the person and have recieved vague answers as to "when" I would get the music. This is weird because in the past I have bought numerous peices from this person with no problem.
But that leads to by question, is there anything I can do legally?
2006-12-15 04:41:48 · 7 answers · asked by QuestionsAnswered 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Unfortunately, Western Union payments are a favorite ploy of scam artists and you have no recourse.
2006-12-15 04:44:20 · answer #1 · answered by maggiepirsq 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You paid for an item you did not receive; I don't know enough details but you could always 1) contact an attorney 2) file in small claims (where this person is located and *maybe* where you are located if they do enough business there) or 3) contact them again yourself.
The real issue isn't whether you can do anything legally, the real issue is whether you want to pay the court fees, hassle, and time if you were to file a small claim. I'd e-mail the person, let him/her know in no uncertain terms that you are fed up and will be inquiring into whether there is a legal claim available, and let this person know your list of demands. Presumably, 1) music and/or 2) your money back.
2006-12-15 04:47:42 · answer #2 · answered by The_LittleImp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try to sue. Call them if you can and ask for a tracking number. This will tell you if it was sent,when and where it is. Do they tell you it was sent? If you bought it through ebay. They will handle it for you. If it has been only a couple of days since you sent the western union payment, cancel it. Call a local public defender and he/she will tell you what you can do. In the mean time, do not give any one your password.
2006-12-15 04:49:02 · answer #3 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have sent payment by certified mail, that way some
one would have to sign for it. A person's signiture will hold-up
in small claims court. Post office does keep these type of
records for a short period of time.
2006-12-15 04:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by Rusty Jones 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing you can do via Western Union, as opposed to Pay Pal.
That's bizarre, since you have an established business relationship.
Keep trying. It will cost you more in court to fight it.
2006-12-15 04:49:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If you win, you get a judgement. You have to collect, so you would gain nothing. That's why it's wise to use a brick and mortar store. Online purchases are iffy at best.
Also, if you use PayPal, they will NOT help you to resolve disputes.
KrazyKyngeKorny
(Krazy, not stupid)
2006-12-15 07:14:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there is nothing you can really do. That's why it is a bad idea to wire people money when you buy something. They can take the money and skip. Chalk that one up to experience, and move on.
2006-12-15 08:35:16 · answer #7 · answered by Travis R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋