More problems with paypal

[capybara]

Paypal decided someone was using a
credit card fraudently to buy something
, and took the money out of the sellers
account after he shipped the merchandise.
So the seller was out both the money and the merchandise! See


http://www.anandtech.com/messageview...hreadid=351908


Please repost link - it's not good. (removed extra 'm' in .com, still doesn't work) Thanks. -Socalgal

[This message has been edited by socalgal (edited 02-17-2001).]

[izzzy12k]

I've got screwed the same way, still fighting it tho.

http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/For...ML/011458.html

izzy

[izzzy12k]

here is the working link to the thread:

http://forums.anandtech.com/messagev...hreadid=351908

izzy

[socalgal]

Thanks, izzy. You posted the correct link just as I was about to start a search

Went there, there's a thread going on with a guy says he's PayPal Consumer Relations - member name: Paypaldamon.

Here's the thread.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messagev...hreadid=351842

I hope you get this resolved satisfactorily, izzy!

[This message has been edited by socalgal (edited 02-17-2001).]

[capybara]

izzzy: yes it was your problem with PP
which made me post this thread to let you know your not alone! =)
socalgal: thanx for the great link.
to all: ActiveX has suggested that those
selling stuff, and being paid thru PP
wait 3 days before shipping to avoid credit card fraud. good suggestion IMHO. capybara

[thai]

withdrew my current balance, 600+, into my bank.

[izzzy12k]

capybara... Thanks for the link and the info, much appreciated!

I've posted a message for Paypaldamon at anand's, hopefully I'll get a response.

izzy

[plucky duck]

Ouch, that's a really sad story. It seems like the couple was just trying to do this fellow a favour but got backfired in the process? I would've definitely smelled something fishy going on there, and definitely wouldn't have done it, especially thru paypal as they've been pretty flaky.

I only use paypal for miniscule amounts, and never leave a balance in there, never ship items out until after 3 days later (to see if I get a phone call from paypal about a fraudulent transaction) if its from an unknown or unverified individual.

Convenience comes at a price, nothing is free. Be careful folks.

Pluckster

[izzzy12k]

I've sent email to MSNBC.COM @ World@MSNBC.com.

Anyone else had this problem, send them email too, lets make some racket!

izzy