I got scammed by an impersonator.

Vilius23
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So, I was going to buy "Riot Points" (the currency of the game called "League of Legends") from a guy, because he was selling it cheaper. I contacted him with Facebook and it wasn't really him, someone made an account with the same name and surname. I was chatting with him for a hour or two, then he gave me the e-mail, to which i sent the money. It was 13,5 Euros. Then he deleted the facebook account and ran away with my money. I don't know what to do, should I contact the police and report him for being an impersonator? By the way i have his real name and surname, maybe this would help me to get it back.

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Teslafan101
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If you have paid with Paypal,then file a disput e of item not received

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kernowlass
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@Vilius23 

 

I expect you paid via the friends / family option at the request of the scammer did you??

If so then unfortunately...............

 

A friends / family (or gift payment) is intended as a transfer of funds from family or friends to one another. For this reason, there is no processing fee when payment is made with bank or PayPal balance.
However as it is a “gift” payment, there is also no Buyer protection as no goods or services should have been exchanged.

If he was not a close mate or family member you should never use that option as it enables the seller to evade his paypal fees and negates your buyer protection at the same time. That is also why you would be unable to open a dispute apart from an unauthorised transaction (if your account was hacked and used without your consent).
You also risk having your account limited for using this option when you are purchasing goods as its against Paypal rules.

Your only hope is if you funded your paypal payment via a credit card then contact your card issuer and see if they will help you but unfortunately again as it was a 'gift' of money they may decline as well.




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