Been scammed, worried if I will see my money?
I bought a copy of Photoshop CS5 at a nice cheap cost, it was delievered today and upon first glance I could tell it was fake. The Disc was burned, the case obviously printed and the files were made by lovely company called "Pwncracked" or something along the lines.
I went to speak to the seller and they've deleted their acounnt, eBay is telling me not to pay, but I already paid! I paid using Paypal and that has his real name (I think!). Looking at his Ebay listing I also got his location. I think I managed to find the only match of his name and location on Facebook also, so I sent a polite message enquireing.
I've made a complaint on Ebay about this but I'm very much sure the seller isn't going to reply, and every day he doesn't I'm left with a illegal disc and a fair bit out of pocket!
I'm worried that because they deleted their acounnt, will I lose my money? Or will Ebay and Paypal be able to get my cash back. Also, will he see legal action?
Thanks!
Posted Nov 14, 2012, 2:40 PM UTC
In scamming cases, such as this, most people don't use their real ebay (or real info for that matter). Paypal should refund you the money if you provide them with proof of payment? I mean, there is a buyer protection scene. It should be fairly easy to get your money back, I believe.
Well Paypal only has to look at the transaction history to see that I indeed did pay, he used a fake name on Ebay, but his Paypal was under another name. I suspect Paypal would of needed to be linked to his bank acounnt, so his real name must of been used for this?
I just want my money so I can focus on buying the software I need to persue my hobby.
well, i can't comfort you with anything. But I do know, you have a very very good chance of seeing that money. So let's hope that it sorts out well for you.
Thank you, it is nice to know I have good chances :)