I recently purchased an item and made payment via bank transfer.
The only details that i had was bank account number and sort code (UK bank)
But i have not recieved the item and the seller is not responding to emails or phone calls.
Is there any way i can trace the person ? , I contacted my bank but they said the Data Protection Act protects the seller.
2007-12-30 07:31:05 · 8 answers · asked by kamviag 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
via ebay or something? you should have used paypal
such fraud people will insist on a bank transfer , and unless I know the person well I wouldn't trust em
you might be able to trace them ,but they may have long since done a runner.
get the police involved if you feel that way. they have access to records.
2007-12-30 07:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by junglejungle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to get the police involved or a solicitor for a Court Order to make them disclose the details required. I can not believe that the Data Protection Act will protect a fraudster
2007-12-30 07:40:19 · answer #2 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes sorry he bank would be liable for prosecution if they gave you these details although they really would prefer to help you if they could. The police are the only peolpe would can obtain this information and even they have to submit numerous forms to the bank. If it is a large amount then the police may be your best and only course of action.
2007-12-30 07:43:40 · answer #3 · answered by gill c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could contact the bank from the sort code and ask them on your behalf to contact the other person otherwise report to the police
2007-12-30 07:38:37 · answer #4 · answered by Janie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
although the bank cant disclose information,I think they have some obligation to do something,even contact the seller themselve's on your behalf.if your in the UK,go to the CAB,if oversea's then you may have some organisation to advise you of your rights,and what action to take.
2007-12-30 07:39:02 · answer #5 · answered by josephrob2003 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess this is ebay?? Pull sellers details and see if you get a phone number for contact.
http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQtZvbQQsofindtypeZ9
Good luck.
2007-12-30 07:34:30 · answer #6 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
data protection does not protect fraud ...if you feel it is serious enough report it to the police....trading standard may help if they have knowledge of the person.
2007-12-30 07:35:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
where did you buy it from? and you should never do it like that.... always do it through a secure site...like amazon or paypal.
2007-12-30 07:34:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anna J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋