scammed by SX-RIDER

[mattbombers]

ok, got scammed by this bloke as some may know.
http://www.miniriders.com.au/mini-classifieds/26651-extremely-cheap-parts.html
it was for 300 aussie bucks and through paypal.
i have contacted paypal and am contacting local police asap, like this site says
Report a scam
Reduce the damage—what to do if you get scammed!

will let you know how i go, thanks to the mods for the details.

 

[sam93]

Sorry to hear that matt. hope yah get your money back dude, atleast you did paypal and not direct deposit...

 

[mattbombers]

yeh, paypal only covers a certain area but reading through their agreement, it looks like this would fall into it?

 

[Dreadful]

I reckon so ... if it doesn't what does ?

 

[mattbombers]

yeh, well the ACCC seem to be pretty informative, so il take there advice too, hopefully be able to get to the police on monday.

 

[hman]

hope you get your money back. just goes to show that deals that r too good to be true usually are.

 

[T-H-U-M-P_125]

sorry to hear that it has happend to me and yes mate i no what it feels like

 

[mattbombers]

yeh im also getting a charge back from a scam that happend bout a month ago with an ipod...
forgot bout that till i saw this...

 

[mattbombers]

hope you get your money back. just goes to show that deals that r too good to be true usually are.

yeh, it sucks when it is that way... great when its not tho...

 

[mattbombers]

and to top it off, now i have to get the 125 goin lol

 

[Russbream]

I'm sure you'll be able to get your money back somehow, theres heaps of scammers around, someone attempted to scam me when I was selling my car on carsales saying they're overseas and their agent will pick it up asking for bank details etc. Watch out for those ones, Usually involves Western Union or something.

 

[mattbombers]

yer, western union is very easy for them... not good.

 

[SnItChY]

sweet matt good to hear , involve the police keep records of all your convosations with the IE name off officer and badge No.

also keep records off all conversations with any party you have involved , he will be caught and he will be held responsible and pres charges all the way matt , when its all said and done , then speak to a lawyer about any out off pocket expenses you may have , hence keep details off every 1 u speak too

best off luck and keep us updated mate

Sean

 

[FMX_22]

I'm sure you'll be able to get your money back somehow, theres heaps of scammers around, someone attempted to scam me when I was selling my car on carsales saying they're overseas and their agent will pick it up asking for bank details etc. Watch out for those ones, Usually involves Western Union or something.

yer that happens on bike point aswell they say there in the navy and they will get some 1 to pick it up 4 them .then they ask for your pay pal

 

[Russbream]

Yeah its really common now, happens on eBay alot to. Especially when they say their "agent" will arrange pickup with you after you give your bank details or PayPal details to them.

 

[mattbombers]

(yes i know the internet has been around for ages)

 

[Cactus Jack]

Yeah its really common now, happens on eBay alot to. Especially when they say their "agent" will arrange pickup with you after you give your bank details or PayPal details to them.

You'd have to be a real dill to get scammed that way on ebay ...

Here's a link to SCAMwatch for anyone interested ...

SCAMwatch home

 

[sean01]

whats the update on this situation mate

 

[atomik boy]

nevermind i just found out