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Scam or Not?

by JohnyEnglish
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hello

I made some bid on flippa.. I won it.. So seller had message me that i won the auction..

I replied to get some proof that i'll get same thing like he advertised on his auction page..

I just asked him to screen shot the proof..

But he refused to give.. Now he warned me he'll give me bad review if i don't make payment soon..

He only had $2k succesful transaction.. I've made decision to pay him but if im not get what he was advertised can i make paypal dispute and win?
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  • Profile picture of the author Blackops911
    Yes you will be able to win the Paypal dispute if there isn't a "middle man" holding the transaction.
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  • Profile picture of the author salegurus
    Originally Posted by JohnyEnglish View Post

    I replied to get some proof that i'll get same thing like he advertised on his auction page..
    Maybe you should have done that before bidding...

    Originally Posted by JohnyEnglish View Post

    I just asked him to screen shot the proof..
    But he refused to give.. Now he warned me he'll give me bad review if i don't make payment soon..
    Well, as far as i know by bidding you are entering into a binding contract but maybe someone can clarify.

    Originally Posted by JohnyEnglish View Post

    He only had $2k succesful transaction.. I've made decision to pay him but if im not get what he was advertised can i make paypal dispute and win?
    Paypal does not (From my experience) cover you for digital purchases.
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  • Profile picture of the author imfusa
    Depends on the terms of service that you agreed. Also depends if you used escrow.
    I think when you use escrow it's specified that you can check the product/website for about 30 days. But i think you still have good chances to chargeback.
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    • Profile picture of the author salegurus
      Originally Posted by Blackops911 View Post

      Yes you will be able to win the Paypal dispute if there isn't a "middle man" holding the transaction.
      Have you actually won a dispute when it involves a digital download? Contact Paypal and see what they tell you...

      Originally Posted by imfusa View Post

      I think when you use escrow it's specified that you can check the product/website for about 30 days. But i think you still have good chances to chargeback.
      OP clearly says he is using Paypal...
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  • Profile picture of the author JohnyEnglish
    Yeah, i just noticed that the auction don't have real proof unless great sales letter lol.. But he has 100% positif feedback..
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  • Profile picture of the author mgreener
    Put the funds into Escrow. If he's being a jerk about it, let him give you a bad review...
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    • Profile picture of the author LilBlackDress
      To win a digital dispute with PayPal, I believe it would have to be an unauthorized transaction.
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  • Profile picture of the author rosetrees
    Lesson learnt. Do your due diligence BEFORE bidding.

    Put yourself in the seller's shoes. You're selling your site. Someone has made a winning bid - now they are asking you a load of questions. How would you feel? I'm sure you wouldn't be happy and I'm sure you'd be thinking of giving them bad feedback.

    Also, only bid on sites that accept payment by Escrow. This acts as protection for both buyer and vendor. Another lesson learnt.

    Hopefully your deal will go through ok and you will be happy with your purchase.
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    • Profile picture of the author jenki1
      If you have any worry about it and he won't play ball and give simple proof
      then I would play safe and let him give you a bad feedback.

      If he is an honest marketer then he will give you all the proof that you ask for.
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  • Profile picture of the author johnben1444
    If it's not too late to use Escrow then go for it.

    You will have the chance to examine the site and reject or accept it thereafter..

    To your success,
    John
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  • Profile picture of the author ymest
    Honestly he is jerking you around! I'd suggest Escrow too if it's possible! Have you checked if it's still possible? Otherwise, read out the Paypal dispute rules, you'll probably be able to find something in there! And, if nothing else pans out then let him give you a bad review! I think you can respond and explain, can't you?

    Anyway, I hope you do get things sorted out asap!

    Good luck

    Yoan
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