Scammed. Completed transaction, but it’s still pending

StinkyDoo
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Hey there community, I was scammed today as I’ve made a complete transaction from the Friends and Family method. What I was purchasing was not an item at all, so I was basically “gifting” the person. As I was going to close my account, a mention popped up saying that the completed transaction was still pending. The details go as follows: - This transaction was taken two days ago, but the recipient would not recieve the money till four days later from today. - I’ve paid through my bank account. - The recipient’s gmail is no longer existing. Does that mean the money is just floating about at the moment? I would also like to know if it’s possible if I can get the money back. I’m worried that the money I’ve sent is just sitting silently somewhere.

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kernowlass
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@StinkyDoo

 

if its showing as complete then the email address it was sent to must be valid.


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StinkyDoo
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You’re right, but it’s still being marked as pending. Plus as I’ve mentioned, this person deleted the email that was connected to his/her PayPal before she/he could get the payment four days prior from today. Should I go and speak with my bank about it if there’s no other solution?
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kernowlass
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You haven't actually clarified if its pending or completed.

 

If pending and there is NO cancel option then it will 'time out' 30 days post payment.


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