I’ve been scammed
Gem43
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Posted on
Feb-27-2023
06:19 AM
Hi I’ve been stupid enough to get scammed I sent money to help someone out and it went into someone’s PayPal that wasn’t them , my own stupid fault I was trying to be a good person but in turn I got scammed
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Gem43
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Feb-27-2023
06:20 AM
kernowlass
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Mar-01-2023
08:01 AM
How did you send the funds ie goods/services OR friends/family?
What does it say on the transaction in your paypal account?
Have you contacted the recipient explained it was an error and requested a refund?
What funding source did you use linked to paypal?
Advice is voluntary.
Kudos / Solution appreciated.

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