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How can I get my money back from a Paypal Scam?

Discussion in 'Discussion Archive' started by mushyman167, Sep 3, 2012.

  1. mushyman167

    mushyman167 New User

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    So I was being stupid and sent this person $160 for International Couriers. I trusted him but he logged off and has ignored me ever since I sent him the money. Apparently, this is not the first time this person has scammed other people. It says he is a SR SCAMMER here on SteamRep and I met another guy who was also scammed of $70 who also wanted to buy International Couriers. The problem is, I can't dispute the transcation since the scammer made me send the money as a gift. He told me that sending the money as a gift would be cheaper for the both of us, which I stupidly fell for. I know I should have seen this coming, but can anyone help me get my money back? I also have the whole chat still on my computer. Can I use this somehow to prove my case? Also, how do I take a screenshot of this chat?

    Here is the guy who scammed me: http://steamrep.com/profiles/76561197999107780
    Here is the guy who also got scammed: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198039850046/
    Another guy who got scammed: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197984166308/
  2. mushyman167

    mushyman167 New User

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    I found out how to take screenshots. Here is the chat.

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  3. mushyman167

    mushyman167 New User

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    Screenshot 6 was kinda messed up so I retook it.

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  4. CanadianInvasion

    CanadianInvasion Retired Staff

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    Post this in the reports section. Be sure to use the proper report format and it will be handled as soon as possible.
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    DataStorm Retired Staff

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  6. VenGanZa

    VenGanZa User

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    You need to deal with this via Paypal.

    Incidentally sending as "gift" even with some disclaimer such as "I won't chargeback" is a common myth, it does not afford the recipient any additional protection, since Payapal deal with virtual items very differently to physical goods, and it is very rare for a chargeback not to succeed.
  7. AF2 | SPIRIT

    AF2 | SPIRIT New User

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    It's possible to chargeback gift, you have to say that your account got hijacked and the hijacker sent the money. I got chargebacked the same way, and lost about $25, might work this time too.
  8. DataStorm

    DataStorm Retired Staff

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    hijacked PP account is going to be denied. There is no evidence on this to them (as PP keeps extensive logging on accounts).
  9. Dronefly

    Dronefly Caution on SteamRep

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    you need to claim you did not authorize this transaction and you should win. simply state you did not authorize the transaction.
  10. Moose M.D

    Moose M.D New User

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    im sorry to butt in with this but are you using fraps to take screenshots?
  11. DataStorm

    DataStorm Retired Staff

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    why is that relevant?
  12. Moose M.D

    Moose M.D New User

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    just askin'