04-24-2019 07:11 AM - edited 04-24-2019 07:13 AM
Hi guys. I thought I got scammed. Here's the thing.
I bought a brand new iPhone Xs max 256GB from a zero feedback new user (registered on Mar. 2019) at a rather low price (less than 700 bucks) and thought it was a great deal on Apr. 16.
The seller did reply to my messages first till Apr. 18 and promised to provide the tracking information by the end of last week(Apr. 19 or 20). Then no message or order update.
Yesterday(Apr. 23) afternoon, the seller eventually updated the tracking number showing delivered status showing left at door.
But I didn't received anything!!! Weird as it is, the package did deliver to my city.
I just called ups to confirm what's going on. The rep said the address didn't match mine at all and cannot provide anything due to the privacy thing.
So I opened a case like an hour ago. But shortly afterwards, ebay closed the case coz the seller provided extra tracking info showing it is delivered to the correct address.
What should I do now? Can I issue a new case? I need you guys help me out this dilemma!!! Thanks a lot.
Ref: Tracking number: 1ZY694790390665351
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04-24-2019 08:19 AM - edited 04-24-2019 08:23 AM
@huangenquan wrote:Thanks for your advice. I'll call ups later see if they can provide such proof to me. If not, any alternative way to get my money back? Thx.
First, yes, this looks like a scam because (a) too good of a price to be true, (b) new seller, (c) shipping to a address in the same city, etc. This is an experienced scammer. They know how to bypass the eBay rules by pricing under $750 and using the "same zip-code scam". The same-zip-code-scam knows that an Item Not Received claim will be rejected because the software robot simply looks at the tracking to see that the item has been delivered to the same zip code ... the scammer hopes you will not appeal or know what to do next.
Second, don't panic ... there are multiple layers of protection here to get your money back ... your money is not gone, but is sitting on hold over at PayPal just for scenarios like this.
Third, sorry for the hassle, but in the future, if it sounds too good to be true, then ... well ... you know the rest. 🙂
Here is what I would do:
04-24-2019 07:25 AM
Sold under the cost needed for signature required. Yeah seller knew what they were doing. You need to get something from the shipping coimpany saying it was not delivered your address on official company letter head. You'll need to file an appeal with eBay.
04-24-2019 07:27 AM
File with your Credit Card company or Paypal. Provide them with the invalid tracking number that shows the wrong address.
04-24-2019 07:38 AM
Thanks for your advice. I'll call ups later see if they can provide such proof to me. If not, any alternative way to get my money back? Thx.
04-24-2019 08:19 AM - edited 04-24-2019 08:23 AM
@huangenquan wrote:Thanks for your advice. I'll call ups later see if they can provide such proof to me. If not, any alternative way to get my money back? Thx.
First, yes, this looks like a scam because (a) too good of a price to be true, (b) new seller, (c) shipping to a address in the same city, etc. This is an experienced scammer. They know how to bypass the eBay rules by pricing under $750 and using the "same zip-code scam". The same-zip-code-scam knows that an Item Not Received claim will be rejected because the software robot simply looks at the tracking to see that the item has been delivered to the same zip code ... the scammer hopes you will not appeal or know what to do next.
Second, don't panic ... there are multiple layers of protection here to get your money back ... your money is not gone, but is sitting on hold over at PayPal just for scenarios like this.
Third, sorry for the hassle, but in the future, if it sounds too good to be true, then ... well ... you know the rest. 🙂
Here is what I would do:
04-24-2019 10:58 PM
04-24-2019 10:59 PM
Thanks for your detailed solution. It did work and I've got my money back. Have a good day!
04-25-2019 03:15 PM
I'm curious because you are registered in China and the delivery info states it was delivered in New Castle, DE? So you received a refund, but was the item sent to a mail forwarding company?
04-25-2019 07:55 PM
04-26-2019 04:15 AM - edited 04-26-2019 04:17 AM
Great, now you have a free item. Just another reason as to why I no longer sell here. And yes, this is a US based company, however, any seller can ship internationally if they chose too, however, knowing that the item was sent to a freight forwarder to be shipped to the buyer, I just think the refund was/is premature.
Have a nice day
04-26-2019 04:29 AM - edited 04-26-2019 04:32 AM
I'm sorry? You think I am the scammer? That's totally nonsense! Let me show you the evidence I got from UPS.
And if the seller was the victim, why did he refund me so rapidly via paypal after I issued an appeal on the case? He can definitely prove himself by providing extra information, like the original shipping label and so on!