Please Help Me!

[LAWReptiles]

Well, Unfortunately the snake was bought with paypal, and funds have already cleared.. I read somewhere that when buying with paypal, you can't dispute items like live animals, etc..

[hondo1967]

I would still try to fight it, give the cc company a call, if it was false advertising you will get your money back, i challanged paypal with a purchased and they returned my money go to the paypal site and go to disputes it takes a little time but they will help and say you just want to rturn the item it was not as advertised.

[dsirkle]

Well, Unfortunately the snake was bought with paypal, and funds have already cleared.. I read somewhere that when buying with paypal, you can't dispute items like live animals, etc..

If they took money right out of your bank account, you are screwed. But if you charged it on a credit card through Paypal you can still place it in dispute with the credit card issuer and leave Paypal out of it. I have done that.

[littleindiangirl]

If they took money right out of your bank account, you are screwed. But if you charged it on a credit card through Paypal you can still place it in dispute with the credit card issuer and leave Paypal out of it. I have done that.

Ditto that.

Don't shy away from posting this on the Board of Inquiry at Fauna. It IS a great resource, even if you don't get the best of results at the end of your case, many others will know about this seller and hopefully put him out of business if he is truly out there scamming unsuspecting folks.

[AllenExotics]

Ouch, that stings

[lunajl97]

How did you pay? Paypal or Credit card companies can reverse the payment. Also, if he has any kind of legit business, contact the BBB, I got scammed online, and contacted the BBB and got a check in the mail from the scammer the next week. You could also contact the local authorities, and at least file a report, so if it happens to someone else, at least there is a documented history, or if you could find out if he scammed other people, you could make it a civil case and share the expenses. Those are all the suggestions I can think of, good luck.

I'm sorry I reread and saw you used paypal, if you can prove a false ad, then it shouldn't matter if it was a live animal. Show what was sent, and the pictures from the ad, paypal can probably help.

[marmie]

If they took money right out of your bank account, you are screwed. But if you charged it on a credit card through Paypal you can still place it in dispute with the credit card issuer and leave Paypal out of it. I have done that.

If the money was taken out of your bank account using your ATM Debit card I believe you could still be protected by your banks Internet Purchase Protection Program.

Exhaust all your resources and don't resort to going to the guys house to get your money back. If he's willing to blatantly rip you off who knows what else his pathetic soul is willing to do. Desperate people do desperate things.

I agree that you should report him to the BOI and any where else you think he might try to pull another fast one.

Good luck to you and I hope it all works out for the best but if not just considerate it a very expensive life lesson. Sorry it happened to you!

[WickedBalls]

Go to Paypal Resolution Center,open a dispute and communicate with the seller through there.If nothing comes out of it,escalade it to a claim and Paypal will investigate and retrieve your money if possible.It may take a little time but its worked for me.(Don't know about the live animal thing you mention) OR go on a road trip and .......

[RichardA]

Looks like you got the raw end on this one instead of giving it.

The BOI's are filling up with people stating they were screwed by you.....hmmmmm

[kratos]

Looks like you got the raw end on this one instead of giving it.

The BOI's are filling up with people stating they were screwed by you.....hmmmmm

lol... I can't believe he even dare try to be a victim here, maybe so he can get some idea how to get away?