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hi.
I live in chicago and i sent money to one of the people i met on craiglist for an apartment for rent in Colorado.When i reached in colorado the apartment was filthy dirty and smelly.The carpet has dust and i kept sneezing and i couldnt breath.I am in colorado for only one month.I asked the owner if they can refund my money because what i was expecting was not what i found according to the pictures online and i have very bad allergies.When i just got inside the room was smelly and i kept sneezing and couldnt breath at all.I asked the woman if she can refund my money back but she denied.I didnt even sleep there for a day.I was there for like two hours and i left.I tried to dispute on paypal and they said that they cant dispute it because its not an item i purchase.How do i deal in a situation like this.This sounds like the woman is scaming people online.now i am in a hotel to stay for a while while looking for another place to stay.Please advise.
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If you funded your paypal payment via a card then contact your card issuer and see if they will chargeback for you.
Failing that if you got pictures of the room etc and think you have enough evidence then seek legal advice.
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Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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