Need advise
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- JSK0
Dont do ANY transaction via paypal if it does not include eBay. You wont get your money back.
I got scammed $500 which I thought was legit since it was through paypal.
The guy sent money to me, and after I sent it, he immediately declared that the product didnt arrive / empty box etc. I went though a lot of hassle and never recovered the money. Also, I sent money to this guy in NJ, and he did the same, he never sent anything back. Both times, I had to call the local police (of where the guy lives) but they couldnt help me because paypal does not release any real info about the person. And local police here could not help because I had no info at all.
only way for any body to obtain info was get a court order but that couldnt happen with out probable case discovery from the police. Only way was to contact the FBI cyber crimes unit which they file it but does not take immediate action.
When I talked to them, they said that it always happen but it is hard deal with because the amount is too small. But they do track the account to see if there are multiples and try to make a case. Usually doesnt because the cost of doing investigation versus the amount stolen is not justified.