Basically a few years ago I got in touch with a seller on Gumtree who was selling a car online. This was going to be a gift for my son. I found a great deal for a second hand one for £1,500 - Before I purchased I met up with the buyer 30 minutes away from where I lived, we chatted and he showed me the car etc . He said he accepted Paypal , he was from Newcastle and we agreed the price. He asked me to transfer funds on my return via friends and family , he stated it would save fees etc and that once done he would ring me and deliver the car the very next day, well I transfered the funds over and he phoned me and confirmed everything was fine and then the next day he would deliver the car, I stayed in all day and nothing, I phoned the mobile went dead.... I've been contacting Paypal for ages trying to get my money back which they refuse to do, the bank I sent payment from wouldn't deal with me either to reclaim my funds. What can be done about this?
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