I Think I Might Have Been Scammed

[bill_george]

Anyone have experience with using Western Union and an international shipping company arriston-ship.com? I just bought an item listed on ebay, but can't get any response from the seller, shippper on where the package is. I have a bad feeling about this one. Suggestions welcome.

bg

[sapana@ebay.com]

Hi bill_george,

Western Union is not the best way to transact money between strangers. Please read what Western Union has to say on our Security Centre. For your benefit, this is the link - http://pages.ebay.in/securitycentre/moneytransfer.html

I am not sure about the courier company, however, if you do not receive your product, and seller is not contactable either, the next step would be to open a Iten not received dispute agasint the seller, and then, close the dispute and escalate the claim for Buyer Protection.

I hope this helps!

Sapana

[runalaila_in1]

hi ... when paisa pay , the legitimate way to pay through your credit card ... that too without you having to incur any additional charge , where was the need to use Western Union ?

[snrama]

Western Union is not safe for buisness. But you can do one thing, If you have ICICI Bank or CitiBank, you can send the cheque to international sellers.

Please do once ask the bank officials once before sending as I am not sure about it. ---------------
With Regards,
Snrama 😉

[atulnc1]

DO NOT USE WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFERS,IT IS VERY RISKY,INSTED USE PAISA PAY WHICH IS THEW SAFEST OPTION TO USE.

ATUL

[mikeman2222]

You have been scammed!!!! - Just like me last week. the email is martipan222@yahoo.com - This person stole $1000 from a church ministry. Never delivered after I paid.
God will not be mocked!
-My best to you, -if anyone knows if it is possible to get that money back I would apprieciate it
He lives in the UK - Do not use Western Union!!!!!!

[emailswarup]

Hi,
By the link provided by Sapana you can see that Western Union themselves discourages eBay members to use its service due to the multiple scams. So its better to refrain. Best Regards 🙂
Swarup Dutta
Kolkata

[vinukonda_in1]

bought Item #5864120245 from nameit_wehaveit. It was advertised as 256mb mp3 player but I recived a 128 mb player.

nameit_wehaveit tricked me in removing the negitive feedback saying that he would refund the money.

After removing the feedback he states that he doesnot want to refund the money nor has any stock to replace the 128 mb player.

I Filed for an protection claim and received the following update.


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2) Appraisal of the Received Item
(Note: An appraisal is not required if the merchandise has already been returned to the seller or if no merchandise was ever received)

The Appraisal must be based on an independent authenticator's physical inspection. Please take the item and a copy of the item listing to a store or neutral third party that specializes in the product and have them determine the value and condition of the item. Have them write their response on store letterhead. We will also need the name and phone number of the person who does the evaluation for verification purposes.
UNQUOTE


I am not aware of any independent bodies that ebay requests for "Appraisal of the Received Item". So how do I find such co-operative independent vendors who are ready do such such???

If anyone can recommend any such vendors in Banglore I would really appreciate.. If none is there another way?

Thanks,
RVi