Scammed on eBay- Help!

Jennifer77 · Aug 15th, 2007, 09:47 PM

Hi everyone,
I am a new member, but I have been reading these boards for a long time now, and I signed up because I need your help. I had an eBay account that I used to sell used clothing on ( stuff I was tired of, etc.) and once in a while, I would sell one of my used bags. I ordered a Balenciaga First bag in Mastic from Diabro.net, and after a few weeks, decided that the color wasn't exactly what I wanted. Diabro does not accept returns for "change of mind purchases", so I decided to sell it on Ebay. Well, a buyer with the ID Pallens112 purchased the bag from me and paid via Paypal. He told me it was for his girlfriend and asked me to ship it directly to her. Before I had a chance to ship the bag, Paypal contacted me and told me that he had been using a stolen credit card and put a hold on my account. They then reversed the transaction, so I am out all that money! They don't protect you from fraud at all! So basically, I am stuck. Does anyone know if there are any laws to protect a person from this type of fraud?

PLEASE RE-READ THE RULES OF THE PF. THERE IS NO BUYING OR SELLING. THANK YOU.

hmwe46 · Aug 15th, 2007, 09:49 PM

this needs to be moved to the eBay sub...

kittenslingerie · Aug 15th, 2007, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jennifer77

Hi everyone,
I am a new member, but I have been reading these boards for a long time now, and I signed up because I need your help. I had an eBay account that I used to sell used clothing on ( stuff I was tired of, etc.) and once in a while, I would sell one of my used bags. I ordered a Balenciaga First bag in Mastic from Diabro.net, and after a few weeks, decided that the color wasn't exactly what I wanted. Diabro does not accept returns for "change of mind purchases", so I decided to sell it on Ebay. Well, a buyer with the ID Pallens112 purchased the bag from me and paid via Paypal. He told me it was for his girlfriend and asked me to ship it directly to her. Before I had a chance to ship the bag, Paypal contacted me and told me that he had been using a stolen credit card and put a hold on my account. They then reversed the transaction, so I am out all that money! They don't protect you from fraud at all! So basically, I am stuck. Does anyone know if there are any laws to protect a person from this type of fraud? Also, if anyone wants a First bag in Mastic, I still have it for sale. Please contact me and I'll send you pictures. :)

Welcome to the forum. I just wanted to let you know that no selling is allowed on the forum. You can be suspended for selling. Good luck with your paypal problem.

LT bag lady · Aug 15th, 2007, 10:19 PM

You didn't ship the bag out, so no problem, just relist it.

noshoepolish · Aug 15th, 2007, 10:32 PM

File for your fees back from eBay. Unpaid item dispute

jog1716 · Aug 16th, 2007, 12:17 AM

Why are you guys jumping all over her about no selling? She's asking for help with a problem, not selling anything...slow down and read!

handbag_luvr · Aug 16th, 2007, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jog1716

Why are you guys jumping all over her about no selling? She's asking for help with a problem, not selling anything...slow down and read!

Actually she was and they edited it. You can see from one of the quotes what she wrote before.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Aug 16th, 2007, 12:42 AM

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PLEASE RE-READ THE RULES OF THE PF. THERE IS NO BUYING OR SELLING. THANK YOU.
Last edited by jag : Today at 08:10 PM.

this part of her post denoted an edit took place

Bag Fetish · Aug 16th, 2007, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jennifer77

Before I had a chance to ship the bag, Paypal contacted me and told me that he had been using a stolen credit card and put a hold on my account. They then reversed the transaction, so I am out all that money!

PLEASE RE-READ THE RULES OF THE PF. THERE IS NO BUYING OR SELLING. THANK YOU.

If they contacted you before you had a chance to ship the bag you're not out anything... Sorry i'm confused?

Shopstomuch · Aug 16th, 2007, 01:58 AM

I am with the other posters, not sure I understand... you say you are "out all that money" but you also said this happened before you got a chance to ship the bag. So, you really aren't out the money as you have the item and PayPal stopped fraud from occuring. Just file the NPB, get your listing fees back and relist.

kimberf · Aug 16th, 2007, 01:58 AM

You seriously lucked out that Paypal notified you before you shipped. You still have the bag. As noshoepolish says, you can file a non-paying bidder dispute, get your fees back, and just re-list. It's a little bit of a nuisance, but at least you didn't lose any money.

blessings · Aug 16th, 2007, 02:00 AM

Sounds like you're okay

. You have the bag and things will straighten out with Paypal. You lost alittle time, and was maybe inconvenienced... but lucky you, you still have the goods to relist. Good Luck next time!

Aug 15th, 2007, 09:47 PM	#1
Jennifer77 Member	Scammed on Ebay- Help! Hi everyone, I am a new member, but I have been reading these boards for a long time now, and I signed up because I need your help. I had an eBay account that I used to sell used clothing on ( stuff I was tired of, etc.) and once in a while, I would sell one of my used bags. I ordered a Balenciaga First bag in Mastic from Diabro.net, and after a few weeks, decided that the color wasn't exactly what I wanted. Diabro does not accept returns for "change of mind purchases", so I decided to sell it on Ebay. Well, a buyer with the ID Pallens112 purchased the bag from me and paid via Paypal. He told me it was for his girlfriend and asked me to ship it directly to her. Before I had a chance to ship the bag, Paypal contacted me and told me that he had been using a stolen credit card and put a hold on my account. They then reversed the transaction, so I am out all that money! They don't protect you from fraud at all! So basically, I am stuck. Does anyone know if there are any laws to protect a person from this type of fraud? PLEASE RE-READ THE RULES OF THE PF. THERE IS NO BUYING OR SELLING. THANK YOU. Last edited by jag; Aug 15th, 2007 at 10:10 PM.

Aug 15th, 2007, 09:49 PM	#2
hmwe46 Member	Re: Scammed on Ebay- Help! this needs to be moved to the eBay sub...

Aug 15th, 2007, 10:19 PM	#4
LT bag lady Another addict Location: USA and Ireland	Re: Scammed on Ebay- Help! You didn't ship the bag out, so no problem, just relist it. __________________ LT Bag Lady

Aug 15th, 2007, 10:32 PM	#5
noshoepolish Addicted to Coach	Re: Scammed on Ebay- Help! File for your fees back from eBay. Unpaid item dispute

Aug 16th, 2007, 12:17 AM	#6
jog1716 Member	Re: Scammed on Ebay- Help! Why are you guys jumping all over her about no selling? She's asking for help with a problem, not selling anything...slow down and read!

Aug 16th, 2007, 01:58 AM	#10
Shopstomuch Member Location: Athens, GA	Re: Scammed on Ebay- Help! I am with the other posters, not sure I understand... you say you are "out all that money" but you also said this happened before you got a chance to ship the bag. So, you really aren't out the money as you have the item and PayPal stopped fraud from occuring. Just file the NPB, get your listing fees back and relist.

Aug 16th, 2007, 01:58 AM	#11
kimberf Member Location: California	Re: Scammed on Ebay- Help! You seriously lucked out that Paypal notified you before you shipped. You still have the bag. As noshoepolish says, you can file a non-paying bidder dispute, get your fees back, and just re-list. It's a little bit of a nuisance, but at least you didn't lose any money.

Aug 16th, 2007, 02:00 AM	#12
blessings Bag Addict	Re: Scammed on Ebay- Help! Sounds like you're okay. You have the bag and things will straighten out with Paypal. You lost alittle time, and was maybe inconvenienced... but lucky you, you still have the goods to relist. Good Luck next time!