Hey everyone, not sure if this is the place to do this but just wanted to make everyone aware of a potential scam. I purchased this banjo via PayPal from the seller at an agreed upon price. He said he would ship the day I ordered. I did not hear from him for two days and now he has said to file a dispute on PayPal to get my money back and he would approve it immediately. That’s it. No explanation. When I called to let him know I have filed the dispute it now seems as though the phone number we had preciously spoke on is unavailable. We’ll see. Just hoping I get my money back.
banjohangout.org/classified/109277
He has another classified ad up as well, also with a low asking price. Posted at the same time. I'd stay far away.
Scamming is too prevalent to trust folks these days, unless you are fully able to do your diligence and get comfortable. Otherwise it absolutely requires purchase protection.
I did use Paypal goods and services. And I won't be receiving my good looks like, so hopefully my dispute will go through with them and I will get my refund. Just want my money back at this point.
I'm glad you did, and hope/expect you will get your money back!
Definitely not being critical, just can't beat the drum enough. I'm glad you shared here so people see why F&F is not something to be cavalier about using, especially when buying from a complete stranger.
Looks like a hacked account. Member joined in 2009 and hasn't been since here since. I have locked his account. Both ads are now gone.
I sincerely hope you get your money back.
I'll put him on my spammers locked out sticky so others won't get bit by this snake.
You’ll be okay. PayPal support is a frustrating echo chamber of automated/ai-assisted chatbots, so you’ll need to patiently wait out their process (escalate and await the seller’s response, of which there will be none) and timeline (probably about 2-3 weeks)… but ultimately you’ll be reimbursed.
I always try to have the seller send an invoice, and unless I reeeeeally know/trust someone beyond the veil of the internet… always pay the “goods and services” fee.
Edited by - TimFoster on 04/24/2025 14:39:06
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Originally posted by TexasbanjoLooks like a hacked account. Member joined in 2009 and hasn't been since here since. I have locked his account. Both ads are now gone.
I sincerely hope you get your money back.
I'll put him on my spammers locked out sticky so others won't get bit by this snake.
Thanks Sherry. I've been in contact with the OP and have been monitoring the situation. I was hoping it was just a case of life getting busy. I always recommend buyers using PayPal goods and services!
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