Ordered shoes…was I scammed?

Chardoo
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Thunder Wing (HK) Technology Co., Limited…scam! They took my money but I haven’t received any updates and it’s been over 2 weeks now. Can anyone help me? I’m beginning to think I was scammed by this company. I googled them before ordering and there were no red flags.

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ktauras5
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I also purchased boots from them on 12/11/2021. There's been no delivery or track number emailed to me. I have just sent them an email. I will have to see if I get a response.
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Chardoo
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I have emailed them 3 times and haven’t heard anything back. Please let’s keep each other posted!
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kernowlass
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@Chardoo 

 

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

The best thing is to not buy from them in the first place, to recognise them -

1. No return address on the returns policy. 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 often 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. Rarely company address information.
4. Great pictures of items at bargain prices that turn out to be tat.
5. Fake reviews.
6. Google and you can often see previous company names as they change them once enough claims roll in and Paypal stop them using their services and start over.
7. Send fake tracking numbers to win item non receipt of item claims.

 


How do I open a dispute with a seller when a purchase goes wrong?

You can open a dispute in the Resolution Centre of your PayPal account within 180 days of payment if:
•You don’t receive the item OR service
•You receive an item but it’s significantly different than the description on eBay or on the seller’s website (or you receive a totally different product).

By opening a dispute, you can communicate directly with your seller to work out a problem transaction.

If you reach an agreement with the seller you can close the dispute. If you're still not happy with the result, you can escalate the dispute into a claim. Paypal will review the claim and decide on reimbursement.

These steps apply to Personal accounts. If you have a Business account, please log in to see the steps that apply to you.

To open a dispute:
1.Log in to your PayPal account.
2. Click on the transaction and use the resolve a problem option at the bottom of that details page.

Note:
•Generally buyers must wait at least 7 days from the date of payment to escalate a dispute for an item not received
•Where an item has not been received, please ensure you have given the seller enough time before opening a dispute

Do not close the dispute until you have a refund or your item.
If a seller states that they can't refund until you have closed the dispute don't believe them.
Escalate the dispute to a claim within 20 days (before it times out), if you need Paypal to get involved.

If you lose because the seller provides a fake tracking number then post back here for more advice.
If the item arrives and its not what you ordered / not as described then make sure you change the dispute quickly from non receipt. If the dispute times out before you can change it then contact customer services to open a second dispute for the new reason.

Activate the below link in case you have to return the item at Paypals request (or the correct one for your country as this is the U.S link).

https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/returns

If that does not work then if you funded your paypal payment via a card then contact your card issuer and see if they will issue a chargeback.





Advice is voluntary.
Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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Torinana
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Could you send me the email address I can’t find it
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Ricaj78
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I ordered boots on 12-24 and after emailing them 3 times I finally got a tracking number.  Supposedly it's in transit and hasn't been updated since 1-19-22.  Hoping this isn't a scam.  So glad that Paypal gives us 180 days to dispute.

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Ricaj78
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So I just checked the status again.  It says it was updated on 2-14-22 and its at West American Port.  I'm scared after reading some comments that these are going to be crap shoes and that I should just file a complaint now.

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Chardoo
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I got my money back from PayPal.
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Selenebcarr
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Same here. I’m trying to get refund.
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Chardoo
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I got a refund from paypal
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