Scammer got me good.

Ryan_Skywalker
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Hi guys, im from south africa, after 35 years on this earth and never been scammed, it finally happened. I was purchasing software from an individual, (claimed to be from the US) it was not done thru a registered seller on paypal, and not knowing the difference between the "friends and fam" option and the other one, i was told by this person that i should send the money using F&F option. I sent him $400 in total. As soon as the payment cleared he ghosted me. I cant get hold of him any way i try. I know the f&f option is not covered with disputes, but is there no way someone can help me get my money back or track this person down?
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sharpiemarker
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@Ryan_Skywalker 


is there no way someone can help me get my money back

 

if you paid with card, you can see about a chargeback but no guarantees since this was essentially a gift payment you sent. I been hearing reports that PayPal may even deduct the amount of chargeback from PayPal balance on an f&f or even suspension of one’s account.

 

track this person down

 

Nope, unfortunately.

 

All is not lost, you paid tuition to learn a lesson not to pay with f&f when making a purchase. Scammers are very sophisticated these days. Always be watching and tread carefully online.


Kudos & Solved are greatly appreciated. 🙂
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