Anyone ever filed mail fraud charges against a buyer, and is it worth the effort? Here’s the dirt: Buyer won an expensive item in a multiple-bid auction. She sent immediate payment via PP. She also sent thank-you emails. The item was shipped insured, signature required, and was received by buyer at confirmed shipping address. More thank-you email in my eBay message center, plus pos. feedback. One month later, no warning, buyer files chargeback. Credit card co. claims unauthorized charge. What? OK, I have all my documentation, including SC. PP says this should be an easy resolution, however, after reading tales of woe on these boards, I’m less confident. Here’s the question: If after say, 30 days, I want to light a fire under someone’s behind (because I refuse to allow CC to spin this out for 75-90 days) should I file a mail fraud charge? After all, buyer is trying to keep goods and money, and the PO was used in the transaction. Or, do I have to wait until chargeback is actually finalized? I have met postal inspectors, and they are scary dudes. If they showed up at my door, I would get my business straightened out- I think it could be very motivating for my buyer, and she deserves it. Does anyone have any experience with this?
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