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An OfferUp Scam - A lesson learned
So I recently sent money via Amex for an autographed poster I found on Offerup.
They have a shipping option, so imagine my surprise when I excitedly opened the package to find that the seller shipped me an empty tube full of plastic bags. Of course I reported the buyer and filed a buyer protection claim, as well as filing a claim with Amex.
The crazy part is, this person has what you would call a good “reputation” on the app. Hundreds of sales and a 5 star rating.
Needless to say, it will be more than interesting to see how this he said/ she said plays out. Luckily it wasnt an obscene amount of money, but money all the same.
A word of caution - there are A LOT of scumbags operating at large in the world today. I ONLY use American Express outside of Paypal for this very reason.
Protect yourselves folks. And if its too goot to be true...
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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on
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Please share the seller's name and OfferUp link when you can. Thanks
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Permalink Reply by michelle on
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I was victim to another scam on ebay by a seller who had thousands of stars on ebay The item was clearly not as described and had been altered to make it more valuable, - and I sent it back . One minute before midnight when ebay would have been able to legally refund the money the seller responded by saying that I had returned him an empty box without the item inside. Eventually I got my money back but it was touch and go, - because who were ebay to believe , a seller with thousands of positives or someone like me who doesnt really use ebay that much ? It was also a good lesson learnt.
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Permalink Reply by just some dude on
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Sad, isnt it, Michelle?
The world is a very troubling place for honest people who play by the rules these days.
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Here is the scammer’s seller info. from OfferUp
Username: GG Zappa
Operating out of Tavares, Fl
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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on
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Something similar happened to me on eBay years ago with a Jimi Hendrix concert poster at a great price. Not only did I receive an empty tube, it was followed shortly thereafter by a hefty customs bill. I didn’t end up losing any money, but it was a big hassle.
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Permalink Reply by Bruce Juice on
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Also you should be VERY careful about doing any trades with people you don't know. Since no money is changing hands and Paypal is not involved -- you are very likely to open your package to find garbage (literally) inside -- while the thief has your valuable item you sent in good faith. This happened to me once -- but I caught on before I sent my item -- so the thief wasted his time and the money he spent on international postage.
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That was also a member here, Bruce. We need to remember that just because someone is a member doesn't mean they're safe to do business with.
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Yes, I remember he was from Poland and had recently joined AML. While the majority of members here operate in good faith, there are always a few rotten apples. ALWAYS use Paypal goods/services as you'll be protected.
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