What to do When you get Scammed?
What to do When you Get Scammed?
Scams are real, it is a fact. Still, many people do not believe that they get scammed. We got emails on a daily basis, people asking, what to do when get scammed? So, here is the answer.
First, in the case of scams, awareness is the best thing. It comes after knowing about the site before the usage. Second, some steps you must follow are discussed below.
Step1: Calm Yourself
When you ask the question ‘What to do when you get scammed?’ The first and foremost step is to Clam yourself. People become furious when they got scammed. It is natural and it happens to all people. The problem is that in the moment of anger we lose the most important thing i.e. ‘Time’.
After getting scammed people blame themselves and become hard on themselves. Believe us, it is of no use. Regret has never been a solution to any problem. You can learn from your mistakes, no matter how big or small they are. But if you lose your calmness then it will be very hard to recover your money.
“If we allow ourselves to be full of hate, then they have won. We must not let them take our hearts.”
Machine Gun Preacher
Make yourself calm and don’t feel guilty about getting scammed. Scammers are taking advantage of our ignorance and anger. We have to act rightly at a time of crisis like this. It is because instead of spending our time grieving or being angry with our-self we can use this time to fight back.
Step2: Don’t try to contact scammers
Some scammers who are not much learned got caught by the authorities but still number of scammers never get caught. It is only because they know their craft and how to manipulate. Scammers are learned people and with their experience, they are evolving daily.
They know ‘how people react when they get scammed’. They take advantage of your ignorance and waste your time when you contact them. When people try to bash out on the scammers for scamming them, the scammers actually wasting your time.
It is of no use to contact the scammers. Never contact them and do not mail them. They have already taken advantage of your information (personal as well as financial) and now do not let them waste your time.
Different scammers work differently. Some scammers never reply to your message. If this is the case then you are very lucky as you can proceed to file a complaint against them. But nowadays, scammers have evolved they engage with their victims.
As they have to send only one message that your issue is in progress or your product delivery date is extended or any other reason to waste your time.
There is no proper or practical definition of scams. People understand it very late and till that time the golden period is lost. The thing is it happens with everyone, so there is no need to panic. You can still do something about it.
People’s Experience
From people’s experiences which they have shared with us by commenting on our site or emailing us. We came to understand that scammers, especially those that run an online store provide some options to people.
They first confirm to the victim that their site is not a scam and simultaneously provide some options like they offer a 5-10% refund, send the product back and get a new one, get a voucher of 60% off on your next purchase, etc.
It short, they have set the traps at different levels, if you keep engaging with them then they will keep scamming you or wasting your time.
Step3: Contact the Payment Merchant
As we have put much emphasis on ‘Time’, we have to understand it. The purpose of writing the “What to do when you get scammed?” article is to give you a holistic approach to dealing with the crisis you face.
Payment Institutions also know scams working online and people becoming a victim on a daily basis. If you are scammed by online stores and any other site where goods are involved then you have a good chance to get your money back.
It is because bank officials are aware of this kind of scam and they process your issue without wasting any time.
How to recover your money from scammers?
For Online Store Victims
As you know you get scammed, contact your payment merchant ASAP. Nowadays every bank has a special cell dedicated to dealing with online scams.
They are the real people that can help you. Even if they are not able to bring your money back, they can stop any further suspicious transactions from your account and other transactions to the same account (of scammer).
Never believe in some other site or people other than your payment merchant. It is because some scammers contact as a helper then scams again.
If you want to understand what is Chargeback? Then click the link for a better understanding. Scammers are unethical people and they take advantage of people’s vulnerability. Therefore, keeping yourself calm is the first step.
Step 4: Always Report the Scam
We always encourage people to share their stories. Most of the time people don’t report the scam either due to embarrassment or the money they lose is not much.
The reason for sharing your story on sites like Wisdom Ganga is that people come and read those comments. After reading the story of others, they feel encouraged too;
Because of the comment of the people, we also come to know about the new methods that scammers are using. By having knowledge of new methods, we are also able to be aware, of others of the same. These kinds of actions look very small but they have much impact.
Reporting scams also mark a dent in the scam site as they are not able to scam others with the same site and method. As many people still believe that they will not get scammed.
Items not received or a potential fraudulent seller in PayPal
We wrote against many online store scams. Since most people use PayPal, therefore, we decided to write the points you have to follow to claim our money in PayPal.
It happens many times you send the payment but has not received the item or you believe the sales to be fraudulent then you should visit the Resolution Center of PayPal.
The below points are taken from the PayPal Blog: How do I report potential fraud to PayPal?
- Go to the Resolution Center.
- Click Report a Problem.
- Select the transaction you want to dispute.
- Click Continue.
- Select either I didn’t receive an item I purchased or the item I received was significantly not as described or I want to report unauthorized activity, depending on the nature of your dispute.
- Click Continue.
- Follow the instructions to file your dispute.
End-Note
In conclusion, the purpose and aim of the ‘What to do when you get scammed?’ article are to just make you aware of the points that come in handy at the time of crisis. We know it feels terrible to be getting scammed. It is a hard lesson that most people learn by getting scammed.
We also feel sad because most people search for the site after they get scammed. Our aim or motive to write about scam sites and their nature is straight and simple. We want every one of you to share the knowledge with the people around you.
We all have to be aware people that scams are real they should become aware of fundamental points found on the scam website. By knowing only such points people will be able to eliminate 90% of the scam. Scammers are way ahead of us, the only way to defeat them is to work collectively.
Due to the internet, our reach is global and we want all of us to become a global community and do our bit to defeat unscrupulous people who scam innocent people. Alone we can’t do much but together we can mark a big dent in scammers’ activity.
Our work is not to create fear among people. It is of no use. Please understand it just a little bit of awareness can help you to save yourself from scammers. Scammers cannot harm us until we help them. Until you don’t see things objectively, scammers will harm you in many different ways.
Please comment, your thought in the below comment box. Your comment keeps us motivated to work round the clock and write about the scam site and save as many people as we can.
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yea, I got scammed, twice in the last 6 months, once threw a Facebook ad and another threw Google search. Zherger.com is the one I’m dealing with rn.
Armymerch.com is my questionable seller. I received a notice with a tracking number with usps BUT beforehand I contacted seller with order number given and item was not found. Bogus? Maybe. The tracking number of shipping distributors is uses. Well that number appears to be legit…it’s only a preshipment label created. The actual receipt of item has not been received from seller in this case armymerc shop. I’m almost certain I’ve been scammed now I wii need to contact Mt financial institution to go further.
Thank you for being available!
I have been scammed two times
I believe houslop have scammed me. I have to wait 30 days for my bank to investigate
I have bought bike from codfeed shop, they told me i have to wait 4weeks for the tracking number, doesn’t sound good to me.
Should i go to my bank and try to cancel the order?
Sorry for the late reply. But yes, you should contact your bank.
Very helpful. Scam on Facebook company name NNESI women clothing. Like the clothes but to small, trying to send back for a larger size no phone number or website to get in touch with. Scam
SASoutlet.com is an online scammer of SAS shoes, purporting to be an outlet store. They are fraudsters and need to be added to your list. They do not provide a confirmation of your order nor a tracking number but will give a phony tracking number to Paypal who then closes the dispute in favor of the fraudster.
Kalesafe is a total Chinese scam site. Stay far away. I bought a pair of shorts and ti took months to arrive. When it did, it wasn’t what I ordered and their remedy was:
Basically, sorry we screwed you but we will give you $14 if you go away, or you can pay to return it and hope we don’t rip you off again…
Thank you for contacting us and we’re sorry for the inconvenience.
Order id:2485222053168
Please accept our deepest apology regarding the “wrong size delivered” issue. This concern is already escalated and it has been reviewed.
We regret to inform you that we do not have a return label and we only have a return address.
Since returning is too much expensive, we would like to offer you the following option below.
Option 1. We will send you a $14 Partial Refund just to keep the item.
Option 2. Return address
Here’s our return address regarding the item/s that you want to return for a refund.
Receiver: Michelle
Address: 9500 Santa Fe Springs Rd
City: Santa Springs
State: California
Country: US
Zip Code: 90670
Phone: 580-969-8888
Please do not forget to send us the return receipt and the tracking number after you returned the parcel.
What would be the best option for you? Please let us know your thoughts.
Looking forward to your early response. Thank you!
Have a great day!
Capatee is definitely a SCAM site they sent me an email with a tracking number I immediately responded to them that they sent it to the wrong address. After several conversations back and forth they told me that I needed to contact USPS to locate my package. I told them this was their fault and they needed to fix it . As they then replied with an IRL to go to to pay the 15.00 shipping fee to have it sent to the correct address. The IRL they gave me could not be found. Not to mention these people that are giving them an excellent rating are getting paid to do so as I know people that work from home and do this. We should start a class action law suit against all of these scammers. People work hard for their money not to have some low life’s to steal
Kathmanduonline is a scam. Unfortunately, you will be charged in Yuan with a fictitious company in Mainland China. Kathmandu Australia requires AUD payment only and there is not currency conversion if within Australia. If you do pay use PayPal , at least you will get a refund.
Yes, I got scammed! Add MQQ shoes (mqqso.com) and wm shoes (wmshoes.com) to your list. The MQQ scammers work out of Honghu Network Technology Co.,Ltd. Since my MQQ Shoes arrived in a Wmshoe mailing bag, I’m fairly certain the two companies are working out of the same network. Visits to both sites ended up with identical selling promotions. I’m attempting to get a refund from PayPal, but PayPal has made it difficult to report fraud. Doubtful I will get a refund, but I will do my best to let the rest of the world know any businesses associated with Honghu are potential scams. The shoes I received are definitely of the dollar store variety!
yes biomarcia didnt send product ordered but pulled money immediately i am 63 taking care of a newborn on a very fixed income
biomarcia are scammers. Took money right away never sent product. Requested refund of money to no avail. do not buy from them!~!!! Total rip off. Cant contact a real person.
Wmshoes ist eindeutig Betrug. Haben für 79.90€ zwei Paar Herrenschuhe gekauft, Bezahlung űber PayPal. Ware kam sehr spät an und hatte nicht die Erwartungen erfüllt, sollten orthopädische gute Schuhe sein, vielen sehr, sehr klein aus und die Einlagen waren eine Lachnummer. Wollten Artikel umtauschen, hatte dreimal Email geschrieben, bekam dumme Angebote, solle die Schuhe innerhalb der Familie verschenken und neu bestellen, würden für eine Neubestellung einen Gutschein von 35& erhalten. Bin nicht darauf eingegangen, und auf einmal keine Antwort mehr, und wenn ich auf die Website möchte, findet der Server sie nicht mehr. Sehr, sehr seltsam das alles, haben Geld ausgegeben für Schuhe die nicht passen und bekomme weder Ersatz noch Rückerstattung. Also Vorsicht bei diesem Anbieter, da geht’s nicht mit rechten Dingen zu.
Rotmia tai sukčiai.Gavau prekę visiškai neatitinka nuotraukos.Net modelis ne toks,ir kokybė.Dariau užsakymą,po kelių dienų gavau iš jų elektroninį laišką,kad užsakymas nebaiktas.ūžbaigiau užsamymą ir sąskaitoje radau du kartus nuskaičiuotą.Rašiau jiems laiškus,niekas neatrašo.
I thought I was buying clothes from Sheins which is a reputable company…however after ordering the merchandise I was asked for my charge card number. Usually when I order from Sheins I use PayPal. I thought it was odd, in fact I got a call as soon as I put the order in from my banks Fraud dept. I didn’t think anything of it. The company is called ONECENTS. I kept looking at my email and kept tracking it. Guess what I got in the mail today..a cheap ring. Not even what I ordered. I called my bank and they are looking into it for me. It DEFINITELY WAS A SCAM. please beware!
Preferentials.com is a horrible scam site, they even give you a link to 17Track to track the package….after tracking package for 14 days seeing that it was deliver per the site and yet was not delivered to me I contacted my Post Office, was told that not only was the number not a tracking number but that the link to 17 Track is in itself a fake tracking site. Boy oh boy these guys are slick. 72 years old and thought I was intelligent but don’t feel that way anymore. No more on line shopping for me.
Justnowmn – SCAM!! Do not use, ordered and paid, still waiting for delivery after 2 months. They say my address was incorrect and the items have been sent back (but not to the origin) so I need to pay more for another order to be sent out….what a load of rubbish. AVOID Justnowmn!!
It looks like I have been scammed too by kqtare. They responded on email after my order was placed but the tracking link goes no where. I have emailed them but wonder if anything will come out of it. It was an ad on facebook.
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I wanted to believe Paceling was a legit company and receive the products. Perhaps crappy, substitution or faux fur etc… things I want to buy never seen before. Been to clearance, yard sales etc..rock bottom prices are possible.
This is an abusive problem that affects everyone. Online shopping is a norm not an exception. GOOGLE, FACEBOOK ETC…HAS A RESPONSIBILITY AND SHOULD REFUND OUR LOSSES. ITS RIDICULOUS TO NOT HAVE SOME SECURITY MEASURES IN PLACE!
THESE ARE BUSINESSES AND NOT RUN LIKE ONE!
Porshoutlets is a scam. Don’t order from them I placed my order October 31st they said it was delivered on the 25th of November but what I ordered would not fit in my mailbox I ordered 19 shirts and a pair of shoes and I gotta ring that’s what they sent me
I got scammed by hhonline.store
Indetaill is a Scam Finally received eye snake cream. The applicator was empty and no instructions in English but Chinese. Reached out several times which they replied but got nowhere Finally they offered $5 comp. My purchase price plus shipping was $33,71. I refused $5 and notified PayPal who immediately got a response from them that said I would get a full refund if I returned the package in excellent condition ( again it was empy). A trip to the post office was going to cost me $18 to send back. I decided not worth my time and money for a low net return. I have since emailed the company and advised I would like purchase price of $19.95 and I would eat the cost of shipping. . No reply. Do not order from this place. I only wish I had done my research before I did
Sounds good. Thank you
Avoid wholesaleaus and novamany and bytgo
I believe all are scammers. Promising pallets from Amazon and sale clothes
Havent received anything
This company (kayleahair) is a scam they don’t provide a customer service number nor do they respond to email for service provided i received a USPS tracking number that verified package was being held at a facility in GA every time i check for delivery status with USPS the info
stays the same this has been going on for two weeks this package still has not been picked up it stated i do not have the items please stay away form this hair site
Hausad is definitely a scam. Ordered some Winter Boots, which I really needed. They were a good price and I am on a Budget. So upset… tried to contact them several times. Thanks for the advice to contact my Merchant. I will do that right away. Have been waiting a month and a half for some response. Now I know it is a waste of time. I feel so violated and upset and it makes me afraid to order ANYTHING online ever again. This is the second time in my Life I have experienced this.
Jordan online USA is a scam! I’ve been scammed 😭
Hi don’t order nothing from ibogism.com, I order from two months from them and I didn’t receive nothing, I try to contact them and no answer, it’s a scam
Xaouy is a scam company! I make an order in October 13, 2022 and until today (3 months later) nothing are shipped to me!!! The “tracking number” is completely bogus and the contact service number doesn’t exist! Because is already to late, my bank can’t do nothing… Thank God was only $32.00. I found people lost a lot more… I wish I would have done my homework first.