CJ Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 I have been ripped off my a person on Ebay. It is only for a measly £12 but that isn't the point - I fuc*ing hate being taken for a mug and I want retribution! The question is, how do I get them back? I paid via paypal but it was for an offline transaction and all I have is an AOL email address. What can I do to either frighten the shit out of them or otherwise hurt them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damouk Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 I think paypal offer assistance in this situaition even though it was not through e-bay, i had problems with a bloke in the US, admittedly it was an e-bay auction, but paypal were more than helpfull. they want to be seen as a securey method of transfering money for both parties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_protections-buyer-outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 Because this twat has fu*ked me about for so long, I have gone over the 30 day rule so Paypal are refusing to do anything - WALKERS!!! Edited by mawby as the new profanity filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Ah that's annoying, had a similar thing myself, it's always the fraudsters that seem to drag it out I'm presuming it's a user on eBay that offered you something outside of the system? Are they still active on eBay? Are they pretending to be in the UK or overseas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Don't you have the guy's address? Or is it abroad? What's the eBay item number? (if it's nothing *errrm* 'sensitive') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 It was sold off ebay and paid for via paypal. The item number was 7116715003. As you can see, the seller has now had her account suspended. Bitch!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 A pirated copy of Tom Tom 3? Didn't I supply you a copy of this already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 No I have just written to another one of her "buyers" who gave her negative feedback. I have asked him if he has contact details he would share. Like I say, it is only £12 but I hate people taking the piss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 No Oh. Was I supposed to have sent you it? I can do you a copy right now if you like. I have just written to another one of her "buyers" who gave her negative feedback. I have asked him if he has contact details he would share. LOL! I just did the same! He's gonna wonder WTF is going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 CJ pm me his AOL addy, ill take his PC down via AOL and stop him trading for a bit. Only thing i can do. See always good news to having AOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 With the seller only accepting paypal you wouldn't have been sent their address but you should have received an automated email from Ebay giving payment details including a name and the town where they live. It's not much but you could try the electoral register. Normally if you have the username and item number you can obtain contact details, but because Ebay has stopped her account it doesn't work. Surely you have the right to get these from Ebay. I'm still waiting for an airbrush that I won 27 days ago, cannot contact the seller - cost me £40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 CJ pm me his AOL addy, ill take his PC down via AOL and stop him trading for a bit. Only thing i can do. See always good news to having AOL The email address is [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 With the seller only accepting paypal you wouldn't have been sent their address but you should have received an automated email from Ebay giving payment details including a name and the town where they live. It's not much but you could try the electoral register. Normally if you have the username and item number you can obtain contact details, but because Ebay has stopped her account it doesn't work. Surely you have the right to get these from Ebay. I'm still waiting for an airbrush that I won 27 days ago, cannot contact the seller - cost me £40. The problem is the item was sold off ebay and hence there is no comeback on ebay ay all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 Oh. Was I supposed to have sent you it? I can do you a copy right now if you like. LOL! I just did the same! He's gonna wonder WTF is going on. Jake, a copy of that would be super duper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Jake, a copy of that would be super duper No problem. Western Union alright for you? Email me your postal address please mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 She's had a lot of recent transactions and one of her buyers must have the email they get sent with her name and town details. It would be nice to send her a bogus email somehow to get her details. Like you said it's not the £12 but just the fact they ripped you off. :flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 No problem. Western Union alright for you? lmao Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 I have just sent her another email explaining I am not a happy chappy and offering her the opportunity to put things right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Try Squaretrade!!! Thats worked for me in the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 Try Squaretrade!!! Thats worked for me in the past Whats that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Im in a similar predicament myself. Bought a 40G ipod from amazon, you know the second hand section, and once the seller had my details he emptied my account completely. Was my own fault should have seen the scam coming but wanted it in a hurry for a present. Again all i have is a hotmail email account. Luckily i may be able to get the money back from the bank but im not sure. Its just the knowing that youve just paid off some guys depts or somat for them. Its so frustrating, even if i get the money back. I too hate feeling like a mug Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 once the seller had my details he emptied my account completely. I don't understand. How could he do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Because he had all my card details and used them online to buy things and pay off various accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400BHP Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 CJ pm me his AOL addy, ill take his PC down via AOL and stop him trading for a bit. Only thing i can do. See always good news to having AOL I recall having a tool that did that when I used AOL, kept kicking you off line, was excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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