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Feeling Scammed on Facebook Yard Sale?
So you were casually scrolling through a Facebook Yard Sale and stumbled upon what seemed like an unbelievable deal – a free PS5 giveaway by a woman who caught her partner cheating. Excited yet cautious, you decided to take a chance and go for it. Fast forward to today, and you find yourself in a sticky situation. You’ve been charged unexpected fees, and your prized package still hasn’t arrived. Feeling frustrated and deceived, you’re now left wondering what to do next.
Practical Solutions to Navigate the Scam:
- 1. Verify the Legitimacy: Before making any transactions on online platforms, always double-check the credibility of the seller. Look for red flags like inconsistent information, unusual payment requests, or overly enticing offers.
- 2. Document Everything: Keep records of all communication, payment receipts, tracking information, and any other relevant details. This documentation can serve as evidence if you need to dispute the charges or take legal action.
- 3. Contact Online Platforms: Reach out to Facebook and PayPal to report the scam and seek assistance. They may be able to freeze the fraudulent account, investigate the situation, and provide guidance on next steps.
- 4. Report Fraudulent Activities: File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and your local authorities to report the scam. By reporting the incident, you can help prevent others from falling victim to similar schemes.
- 5. Seek Legal Advice: If the situation escalates and you are unable to resolve it on your own, consider consulting with a consumer protection attorney. They can advise you on your rights, options, and potential courses of action moving forward.
Remember, falling for a scam doesn’t make you foolish; scammers are cunning and manipulative. It’s essential to stay vigilant, trust your instincts, and take proactive steps to protect yourself from online fraudsters. Don’t let one bad experience deter you from future online transactions – learn from it and sharpen your scam-detecting skills.
Stay safe and informed in your online shopping endeavors, and don’t hesitate to seek help and support when needed. Together, we can combat scams and create a more secure digital environment for all.
> and it seemed legit
Oh honey. There was nothing legit about this. A free PS5… for a free $165? You were scammed. And then a fake importation fee, which you paid as well? Are you sure you were even speaking to FedEx?
The money is gone. There is no PS5. The scammer is probably not a local woman at a yard sale, but a man (or a teenager) in another country. Stop spending money on this scam, and you’ll owe your friend.
You sent the money via paypal. Did you do it friends and family or with purchase protection? There might be something you can do to claw the money back via paypal, but just depends on how you paid for it. Sorry this happened!!
who was the biller of the charge
The Playstation scam is a common one on Facebook, except that it’s usually a dead son instead of a cheating husband.
This scammer is almost certainly in a foreign country and no lawyer is going to help you get your money back.
You were scammed. If you learn a lesson that costs you money, consider it tuition paid and move on.
Are you able to dispute the charges with PayPal or your bank?
You were definitely scammed, I’m sorry. It doesn’t sound like any of the fees were legit or they there was a PS5 to begin with. When you say you talked with FedEx, I assume someone called you claiming to be from them?
NAL, Paypal does let buyers dispute purchases from sellers. But it may be difficult for you to do so.
https://www.paypal.com/us/cshelp/article/i-want-my-money-back-can-i-cancel-a-payment-help106
Not sure if there’s any legal action you can take but it sounds like you got scammed.
Are you certain that you are actually communicating with FedEx? Another common scam is to message people about their missing FedEx packages and convince them to send account info or money. It’s best to contact FedEx directly and copy/paste the tracking info into FedEx’s actual website. Never click links from unverified senders or provide account information or financial information to a site you got from a link. That’s the basic strategy of phishing; convince you it’s legit, so you give them the information they need to scam you or rob you.
If you somehow lucked out and all this was real and someone in another country is actually shipping you a PS5, then call the real FedEx site because these charges don’t seem legit for an internationally shipped package, and I assume you called the number of whoever texted you the tracking number
The only thing you can do is report the seller on Facebook, and consider that money gone. You won’t be getting it back, or the PS5.
Also, you could have gotten a brand new one for less than what you paid out for that.