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Description
In my experience which’s started on January 8-14, 2019 was that of being the seller through the “safety of PayPal” to “avoid” the once of either seller or buyer not being in total compliance. However, there were several inaccuracies once I confirmed shipment; their “PayPal” communication started falling apart ( technological problems etc) They were to have held & confirmed payment delivery as well as shipment BUT then email stating there was an over payment and I would have to return $300 to intended buyer via 3 $100 valued ITunes cards and advised that “ I would have to scratch the silver back and give the information to them,” all the while they still/never confirmed the delivery of payment to my PayPal account. Customer service # 1-888-221-1161 never responded to my concerns; on hold for transfer for 1hr 48 minutes. Email address used for correspondce by “initiating buyer here/ within” [email protected] Then, the intend buyer email me saying “Don’t waste your time. The address I used is fake and I’m on my way back to Cali. Thanks “
Dollars Lost
$550
Targeted Person's Location
GA, USA - 30096
Scam Type
Debt Collections
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Business name
PayPal
Date Reported
January 15, 2019
Scam ID
287850
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