posted on August 28, 2007 08:50:36 AM new
my high bidder in thailand ,on a 233.00 purchase has instructed me payment has been sent by western union
he states(,i have already paid for this item to Adrian Ducan in Romania via Western union amount 150$.)
Thank you...
i have no clue how 150.00 plays into this ,
What would you do , he has 1 feedback ,it is positive.....
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posted on August 28, 2007 02:26:59 PM new
Cancel the transaction and do not accept any money. Trust your instincts. Toolhound made the comment because he probably can't believe you'd think the transaction is legit. IMO, it is not.
posted on August 28, 2007 09:52:05 PM new
Where does Adrian Ducan in Romania enter into the transaction?
People wire money by Western Union worldwide and have for ages. It has always been safe unless one gets a counterfit Western Union money order I guess.
buyhigh
posted on August 29, 2007 07:45:34 AM new
I have had very good luck with Western Union money transfers...just go to my supermarket, fill out a form and get a cash payment.
Jane
posted on August 29, 2007 02:53:38 PM new
I think Romania is the key here. IF it were a legit money order the buyer could have wired it directly from Thailand. Plus the buyer misquotes the money order amount. Listen to those alarm bells.
I have received Western Union money orders that my local office will not cash.
I received a fake Moneygram money order yesterday. Came from an active buyer with 52 current positive feedbacks. Probably would have just deposited the moneyorder without thinking but buyer had marked out the name on the Pay to Order line and added my name above that which got me to looking at the rest of the order.
A. It voided the money order when they altered the Pay to name.
b. There was a thermochromic feature that is supposed to change color when you rub it. It changed color alright. It totally disappeared and did not come back!
Purchase name on the money order was not even close to my buyer's name so I did a little looking into the buyer's contact info.
Contact address is in Tampa Fl. Buyer's name is no where close to the name registered to the phone number at that address. Customer's provided phone number is a cell phone in Connecticut.
So many things stink about this transaction that I contacted ebay and filed a suspicious payment claim. eBAY > Help Topics > Transaction Problems and Protections > Protection for Sellers > Receiving Payments.
Also see this link provided by ebay live help http://pages.ebay.com/help/contact_us/_base/result_6_5_2.html?
I am also considering handing the money order to my local police.
BTW, I sent an email to the buyer telling them of the problem with their money order and have not heard back from them yet.
[ edited by LtRay on Aug 29, 2007 02:57 PM ]
posted on August 29, 2007 07:40:12 PM new
I've had loads of Western Union transfers from eBayers over the years. Never had a problem and the way it works here (in NZ) is that Western Union phones you and asks if you want to collect cash at any NZ Post Outlet or a bank transfer into your account. I usually opt for the later which is same day.
Western Union MOs are a different kettle of fish and I'm fortunate in that I've never received a counterfeit yet (and I do check for the usual security features)... YMMV
posted on August 30, 2007 06:50:08 AM new
Thanks for all the insight,i turned in an unpaid item dispute ,he went for the mutual agreement,i have banned him and plan to relist . thanks guys
