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  • 28-11-2007 9:49pm
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    radooo
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I ordered a second-hand laptop from someone in Newry. I made a deposit on that person's bank account and never received the laptop although I was told she would send it by registered post upon receiving the money on her account. This was 3 weeks ago. The person claimed at that time she was moving to the US and since then I can't get through the phone. I only have her phone number and the bank details. My money is obviously on her account. Is there anything I can do in this matter? Could you help?


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    #2
    chrislad
    Registered Users Posts: 8,324 ✭✭✭chrislad


    Nothing you can do, bar be more careful. Consumer law doesn't cover private sales, and I doubt the Gardai will bother as they have more important things to do. Just live and learn.


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    vorbis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,525 ✭✭✭vorbis


    you could sue I suppose. If you live near Newry, you could try and find the person...


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    eamon234
    Registered Users Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭eamon234


    NEVER pay for anything with a bank transfer or moneygram unless you know the person involved it's way too risky.


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    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    eamon234 wrote: »
    NEVER pay for anything with a bank transfer or moneygram unless you know the person involved it's way too risky.
    This isn't always true. It depends on the value of the item and how much contact you've had with the person.


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    radooo
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭radooo


    No, I am actually based in Dublin. I have reported it to Garda but still very little chance they would do something about it. Is it worth trying to talk to the bank in which I made a deposit onto a seller's account? Thanks.


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    Hagar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,793 ✭✭✭✭Hagar


    Contact the PSNI, it's in their jurisdiction.
    They might be more willing to help than the Gardaí


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    #8
    radooo
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭radooo


    Doesn't PSNI cover issues in Northern Ireland only?


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    TheNog
    Registered Users Posts: 4,160 ✭✭✭TheNog


    radooo wrote: »
    Doesn't PSNI cover issues in Northern Ireland only?

    yes they do and newry is in n.i. where this lady said she lives. if it is a scam they would have to investigate it


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    jor el
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,713 ✭✭✭✭jor el


    radooo wrote: »
    No, I am actually based in Dublin. I have reported it to Garda but still very little chance they would do something about it. Is it worth trying to talk to the bank in which I made a deposit onto a seller's account? Thanks.

    They won't be able to give you any details, or do anything about the money you deposited into the account as it would be illegal for them to do so.

    PSNI is probably your best bet.

    Was the phone number you had a mobile or landline? If it's mobile, it's probably unregistered so no help there. If she is a career scammer then the bank details could have been set up with stolen identity and she's long gone with your cash.


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    #11
    radooo
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭radooo


    it was a mobile phone and the account was on her husband's name.


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    ringleader
    Registered Users Posts: 110 ✭✭ringleader


    I am a website admin at BuyandSell.ie

    If you want to prosecute the person/pursue them, you can do the following (Data Protection Act means we can't just hand out information like this, obviously):

    1. Fill out an Information Request form you can get from us by phoning 0818-434343 (or PM me on here, and I'll get one to post to you)

    2. Get the gardaí to sign it and fill in any details you have of the person so we know who to look for - they have to stamp the form as well. Send it to me - again, PM me and I'll give you my direct details.

    3. Now you have the information, lawyer up I suppose. Or look to prosecute them. Or something, I dunno - I'm not a lawyer.

    Hope that helps you in some way.


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    #13
    mel123
    Registered Users Posts: 2,209 ✭✭✭mel123


    U got scammed, unfortunatly live and learn. Im sorry to say it, but i didnt think people still fell for them kind of scams!! I hope u didnt lose out too much money tho!!


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    jor el
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,713 ✭✭✭✭jor el


    radooo wrote: »
    it was a mobile phone and the account was on her husband's name.

    I'd read that as mobile=untraceable and husband=patsy. It's likely that even with getting the info from Buyandsell like ringleader says, that it will be fake or stolen identity.

    I'm not saying it's not worth pursuing, but it could cost you more than it's worth.


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    ringleader
    Registered Users Posts: 110 ✭✭ringleader


    jor el wrote: »
    It's likely that even with getting the info from Buyandsell like ringleader says, that it will be fake or stolen identity.

    Actually, this is exactly why BuyandSell requires a landline phone number from sellers. There's hope of tracing them, but like jor el says it better be worth your effort.


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    #16
    radooo
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭radooo


    thanks ringleader, i've sent you pm. let me know please.


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    #17
    spongbob
    Registered Users Posts: 667 ✭✭✭spongbob


    Well radooo, a couple of months later how did you get on with your missing cash. Did you have any luck tracking the women down??


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    20 Times 20 Times
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    EDIT!!

    Old thread


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    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,497 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    since its already dragged up I'd also eb interested to know if the op got anywhere with this :)


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