I have been frauded, by someone in the UK

[Amalloy]

Before I Start, I apologize for the bad grammar, I'm to upset to care.

I normally do not really post on Sevenstring.org, but I have been convinced by my friend to see if I can get help - or at least some phone numbers for the authorities in England.

The story goes: I sold my Cymbals too someone in the UK and their payment was put on hold (Supposedly) until the cymbals were shipped. Being desperate to replace some of them, I went along. But it never cleared in to my account.

Then a supposed sum of money was transferred to me accidentally - though it never reached my account. And they want me to forward it all back - before seeing a dime of my money. This is where I drew the line and started making phone calls.

It turns out the phone number on the E-mail was fake, and my e-mails have gone unanswered.

Whats worse is now I'm without my ride for an upcoming show - and can't afford to replace it.


So, I'm looking for phone numbers in England to contact their authorities and get something done about it. As I'm sure Canadian authorities won't do much about it now that the cymbals are in transit. Though I'm still planning on contacting them.

Also it's 'Illegal' to put a hold on a package. So I can't do that...

Please, help me out.

And hopefully at the very least for the people who see this, they won't let it happen to them.

 

[Genome]

Where did the transaction take place? eBay?

 

[Amalloy]

Craigslist.

 

[Genome]

Ah, I see. And how was the money sent?

 

[Amalloy]

Through a Bank transfer, or at least what I thought was a bank transfer. I'm pretty sure now that it was a hoax.

 

[Genome]

Hmm, I'm not sure what kind of protection you'll have in that case. Wish I could help more.

 

[Thyber]

any law provides a verbal or mail agreement between parties, you'll always be protected, thing is wether the 300 bucks are worth the costs generated by the authorities... ?

 

[Nile]

Aren't bank transfers a non-safe way to do a transaction?

 

[L1ght]

Aren't bank transfers a non-safe way to do a transaction?

Craigslist basically shoves in your face as soon as you access their site, that bank transfers ARE NEVER OKAY. DO NOT AGREE TO BANK TRANSFERS.

Some people ignore warnings I guess...

Anyways, you shipped the cymbals right? Which means you have an address. Why are you not contacting the authorities at the location you sent the package to? Don't have the authorities' number? Neither do we, here at SS.org. Google is your freind.

 

[Stealthdjentstic]

Youre probably screwed, I'd be shocked if you get your money back. Im also not sure why you would do that..

 

[MaxOfMetal]

Craigslist? Check.
Bank Transer? Check.
International? Check.

Yeah, say goodbye to your goods and/or money. That's the trifecta for getting fucked. Use this as a learning experience. Next time, pay the very small fees wanted by more secure sites/methods like PayPal.

Also, let me guess, you went with the cheapest, less optioned shipping available? That's not going to help either.

 

[rectifryer]

I feel your pain op but you just funded a green card for a nigerian prince.

 

[Stealthdjentstic]

Im not sure why you would need us to find the authorities phone number anyways.

 

[Amalloy]

Honestly, I'm not even sure why I posted this. I feel like a moron for many reasons, including starting this thread. Too much stress, and not enough sleep seems the likely cause.

Lesson learned.

 

[L1ght]

Honestly, I'm not even sure why I posted this. I feel like a moron for many reasons, including starting this thread. Too much stress, and not enough sleep seems the likely cause.

Lesson learned.

Sorry dude. Getting screwed over is never a fun thing. Like everyone else said, this is a lesson learned. Rest assured now, your wallet will be tighter then a nuns ass.

 

[Stealthdjentstic]

Yea it sucks, but at leadt it wasnt over something worth more money.

 

[m3l-mrq3z]

See it as a lesson

 

[cromaticas]

It was a cheap lesson,people get srewed for much more.

 

[AxeHappy]

I'm not sure that over $700 is really a cheap lesson (I know the OP), even if people have been screwed out of more.

 

[cromaticas]

I'm not sure that over $700 is really a cheap lesson (I know the OP), even if people have been screwed out of more.

For some reason I thought it was a lesser ammount...it sucks op,sorry for your loss.