SCAMMED!!!! what can I do? Please help
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That seems to be EXACTLY what is happening to me as I type this post. As a "representative" for Zentrada.pl, I was advised through either a very brief phone call or email, that I am to accept payment from an EBay buyer through PayPal. Once the money becomes available for withdrawal, I am to send the money in cash (minus my 5%) to (address removed by moderator). However, the buyer is now disputing the product was never received, so FORTUNATELY the funds are put on hold. The dispute occurred BEFORE the release of funds (which would have occurred today). I think they misjudged the timeframe. I have left several messages on the numbers provided (phone number removed by moderator) and (phone number removed by moderator) and left several email messages at Zentrada.pl as well. The calls go straight to voicemail and no response to the emails.
It certainly has a "scam" feel to it. Do not give in to the bait. They hook you with an initial LETTER PROOFREADER job first (of which I was never paid because right after that they offer the REPRESENTATIVE position). The opportunity came through Indeed.com andiInitially, they seem legit and of their word, but now that there is a dispute, where are they. I'm just glad PayPal delayed releasing the funds to me because (dummy me) I would have sent the cash. Then I'd really be in big trouble ($8259.00 worth of trouble). Instead, all I'll have to pay is PayPal's fee of $239. I believe the buyers are in on the scam because there is no complaint against me on EBay, just PayPal.
Shame on these people. They prey on individuals who try to do business honestly, but who also need the money. It's not a get rich quick scheme, but it is a scheme non the less. They have been working on me for a month. There was not much information on the company and nothing negative, until I looked up "Toriana Wellington"; the individual whose supposed to receive the money...then WOW! Shame on these people! They think they are getting away with such deceit, but they will pay (either in this life or the next).
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Unfortunately for me; they already got me because I was gullible for not checking this out and I took a blind leap into this mess.
The hold did take effect for a few days then PayPal released the funds and I did what I thought was honest by working diligently for the money to get to Toriana Wellington. I'm still hoping it is not a scam…
will keep this updated.
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How ar you resolving or has resolved all this?
now I have to return all that money to PayPal !!!!
i hope they have insurance for these sort of things?
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I've had countless conversations so far but no results. What I did first was try to report it to my local police station but they could not do anything because according to the police there is no statue under which they could file a report since I voluntarily sent the money. Between PayPal and eBay there was just this ping pong communication between me and both companies.
i did receive a notice from PayPal that my account was suspended.
The only move I'm thinking of before time runs out is to reach to the post office that was suppose to get a signature when delivery was made, but they did not do that. I may have a case there. I want to reach out to PayPal once more since I'm in their radar.
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