Description

Scam looks like a legitimate collector store with a variety of hobby items ( cards, figures, etc) Upon adding items to cart and checking out, scammer gives instructions to send through a few payment options. I went through one my bank offered thinking it would be the most secure. Scammer provides a phone number and name to make it appear legitimate. Scammer says you will recieve a confirmation email when payment is recieved. After recieving payment, scammer sends you a confirmation as well as a link to SHOPIFY app, which helps track the package. Package will say it is ready to ship but will never move passed that. At some point (month later for me) the scammer will abruptly cancel the package, without any additonal communication/explanation. Due to going through an alternate payment, reciept is changed to show no charge or payment. Attempts to call/email recieve auto reply with no follow up (obviously). SHOPIFY is no help either, only sending concerns to the scammer, not addressing the issue of a bogus seller on their app. Going through the bank was not an option to get money back either since "you sent the money willingly". Long story short, dont use Zelle if you dont understand the limitations and dont send money through alt means at checkout! Guess Im glad I learned it at 34 instead of never! Stay financially safe out there!