Scammed on PayPal/Shpock

goldy6660 · 15 Nov 2019 at 21:30

So... recently thought I was getting a very slight bargain from a random seller on Shpock for a 2080ti second hand, or at least I thought I had.

I actually received a big pile of paper...yep proper scammed.
The guy had couriered me a massive pile of paper, presumably for the postage thing for PayPal. I'm going through the dispute process with them now which is taking its time and so far the dude has put an evidence claim in so I'm just hoping it falls in my court to get my money back.

Has anyone had similar experiences in the past?

Scrutinize · 15 Nov 2019 at 21:43

Shpock, Gumtree etc etc are well known for being cash on collection only sites.

Plenty of honest buyers and sellers trading via these mediums. Sadly a load of dishonest ones too.

I would suggest filing a police report on the non emergency number. They may not do anything, most likely won't, but at least you get a ref no. which is useful for PayPal and you never know if the seller/scammer is of interest already.

goldy6660 · 15 Nov 2019 at 21:46

Thanks, I've already raised with them and got a crime ref number. I also pay for PayPal via my AMEX so might be covered there if I lose this. So gutted. The thing is it wasn't even saving a massive deal probs 150ish off the RRP just thought I'd got a slight deal.

Efour · 16 Nov 2019 at 07:16

Look on the bright side, you got printer paper for life and get your money back.

Captain · 16 Nov 2019 at 07:38

Lol serves you right for being so naive, when will people learn?

Kill_Phil · 16 Nov 2019 at 09:04

Clov!s said:
Lol serves you right for being so naive, when will people learn?

This. By all means take a punt on having a small value item posted but a cost of a 2080ti :rolleyes:

I bet the guy couldn't believe his luck when you transferred the money.

Probably not what you wanted to hear...

booyaka · 16 Nov 2019 at 09:10

Clov!s said:
Lol serves you right for being so naive, when will people learn?

Agreed - sounds harsh but totally correct.

Two things buying online ring true -

If it sounds too good to be true - it probably is
Shpock/Gumtree - Cash only sales - face to face.

It's not rocket science..... :rolleyes:

goldy6660 · 16 Nov 2019 at 09:11

Exactly I maybe shouldn't have been so naive. Did did use PayPal goods and services and AMEX so at least I'm a tiny bit covered but yes I messed up.

HoneyBadger · 16 Nov 2019 at 09:22

We all make mistakes. Surely the fact you’ve reported it to the fuzz means you’re serious, and PayPal would take that into account.

Good luck

b0rn2sk8 · 16 Nov 2019 at 09:38

If you used Paypal goods and services and a credit card it doesn't really matter, you will not be out of pocket. Either Amex or Paypal will eat the loss, most likely Paypal.

Haze · 16 Nov 2019 at 10:04

Seem to remember another member being had like this with the same gfx card, PayPal will give you your money back, the seller always looses

NoobCannon · 16 Nov 2019 at 11:02

Just lol

@op ive got some magic beans for sale, 25% of rrp, will post for free once money received.

interested?

tom_e · 16 Nov 2019 at 11:14

You're not covered by Amex because you used it through PayPal.

BowdonUK · 16 Nov 2019 at 12:38

Why would anyone buy big ticket items on auction sites?

Always go to reputable places, then at least you have somewhere to send it back to if you have problems.

Jono8 · 16 Nov 2019 at 12:39

Hm, i would only use paypal on ebay or reputable retailer sites.

Using it on places like gumtree, Shpock etc is asking for trouble.

goldy6660 · 16 Nov 2019 at 12:43

Yeah I made a mistake, now going through the pain of trying to resolve. The purpose of the thread was to see if any others were stupid enough to do what I do and what the outcome was. I'll live and learn I guess and also become less naive.

Funky-Melon · 16 Nov 2019 at 13:22

Yes, many others scammed on here, seems to be every few days at the moment....

Now go post you wonderful paper in the 'Images of items I have purchased.' thread.

Diagro · 16 Nov 2019 at 15:01

tom_e said:
You're not covered by Amex because you used it through PayPal.

Who says?

goldy6660 · 16 Nov 2019 at 15:05

Diagro said:
Who says?

PayPal actually said I was covered by both PayPal and AMEX tbh but if I go through AMEX then the PayPal thing gets closed automatically so got to go through PayPal first.

neil_g · 16 Nov 2019 at 15:14

Diagro said:
Who says?

HSBC have told me the same before.