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Palnomore
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I have been using PayPal for years because I thought they had rules vendors had to abide by, but I guess that has changed.  PayPal has allowed Chinese crooks to prey on consumers.  Why would I even use PayPal if I am as vulnerable to scam artists as I am without PayPal???????

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kernowlass
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@Palnomore 

 

Paypal gives you 'some' buyer protection but you have to read it and then risk assess your own transactions.

Paypal can't vet every single seller, merchant worldwide that adds paypal to their websites or accepts direct paypal payments.

Also once they do act against a website when enough claims roll in then the China website just shuts down and re-opens under another handle or website and a new name.

 

Avoid these......


Chinese Web Sites or on Social Media ads easy to spot (once you know the below signs) so buyer beware.

1. No return address on the returns policy............thats because the site will look as if its in your country (where they despatch goods from) BUT they will ask for returns to go back to China (returns depot) at a shipping cost nearly always more than the item is worth.
2. No contact telephone number............if you click on contact the most you will get is webmail or an email address.
3. No company address information.
4. Great looking items at bargain prices that turn out to be tat.



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