Found someone at another site with a Gift Card for sale and it was at a great deal. I responded to the offer and agreed to terms. I ask for verification on the value and received it. I called, verified the value with the issuing store (it was fully there) and proceeded to send the money. I then received the pin number and check the balance again to make sure. The balance was now 0.00 and it had all been used after they received payment. I proceeded to contact them and they replied promptly (albeit with a lame excuse) and after a lengthy chat offered to "check into it" although I'm sure nothing will come of it. The person did not seem to show the obvious signs of a scam artist (positive feedbacks on ebay, 2 yr verified member of paypal with a number of satisfied buyers) but still ended up getting scammed. My question is what is my recourse ? The payment used was instant bank transfer and my request for a refund was denied. He claims the money is no longer in the paypal account so recovery is probably slim & none that way, although I will still be sure to file a complaint.
Any suggestions on how to handle this?
Update
Found out all the info on the card and that I can contact the company and they will investigate it and hold it while they check into it. Since Im sure it was the seller who used it but i didnt have actual possesion (although it was paid for) Would that be wise to do ?
Any suggestions on how to handle this?
Update
Found out all the info on the card and that I can contact the company and they will investigate it and hold it while they check into it. Since Im sure it was the seller who used it but i didnt have actual possesion (although it was paid for) Would that be wise to do ?
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