I have been a victim of Fraud.I got this mail on ebay.It had a link to a website.I logged on and it brought me to a site with electronic items at rock bottom prices.I dont know what I was thinking but I ordered something.I paid with western union.Stupid thing to do.I was assures that I was getting quality goods and the communication between me and the seller was good until I paid him.He wont email me back.I have sent numerous mails and even set up another mail address and he replied but soon as I said who I am he wont reply.He is based in China.Can someone advise me on what to?I want my money back but he wont reply.Can I contact anyone to investigate him or help get my money back.Please someone help.
2007-10-18 06:46:55 · 10 answers · asked by sweeney_daniel 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
To my knowledge ebay does not send out messages with links to other sites. If you still have the original emails set your mail program on yahoo to show full details. Since this individual is in China your chances of getting any money back is probably nill. YOU'VE BEEN SCAMED. If the original email had an ebay logo you can contact them to report fraudulant use of their logo or site.
2007-10-18 07:03:48 · answer #1 · answered by STEVE P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This probably was totally unrelated to ebay, but you could try reporting it to them, your isp and the police. Don't expect miracles, but something may happen. If people always reported these incidents it would build a sensible case against the individuals and they could be dealt with easily.
2007-10-18 13:55:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
its a shame you didn't pay by PAYPAL, as you can report them and they sort it for you. My husband had problem with a mobile phone, we got some of the money back but only lost £10. You should report it to ebay and see what they advise.
2007-10-18 13:52:28 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont buy ANYTHING based in CHINA through ebay. ever. you wont get your money back.. but you can yell at western union ebay and that guy if it makes you feel better. ebay should be doing more to inform their buyers of all of the fraud possibilities.
2007-10-18 13:56:12 · answer #4 · answered by Lapin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the police anf give them all the details. they have specialist internet fraud squad. also if you got on to these crooks via ebay make sure you let ebay no as they also take legal action against these people. the sooner its done the sooner the banks can track your money.
2007-10-18 14:00:12 · answer #5 · answered by DOG B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firstly report this seller to e-bay and they should impose a strike against him/his account. one of e bay policies is that you use pay pal as a safe way to pay for things, i'm afraid that at this stage you might forget about your money (but please read e bay policy before) unless you want to pursue further and involve the chinese police to investigate further.
2007-10-18 14:00:43 · answer #6 · answered by ville009 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the link was thru ebay I would start with them & report it to their fraud dept & they will investigate for you.
2007-10-18 13:52:31 · answer #7 · answered by jules 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get on to western union and tell them about it, give them all the details you can. You probably won't get your money back but at least you'll stop it happening to anyone else!
2007-10-18 13:52:05 · answer #8 · answered by Jim C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
File a complaint with the FTC.
https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/dod/wsolcq$.startup?Z_ORG_CODE=PU01
2007-10-18 13:57:34 · answer #9 · answered by karriepoo1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't want to sound pessimistic but, report it ,although I feel you can kiss your money goodbye
2007-10-18 14:29:09 · answer #10 · answered by Gary Crant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋