freeindeed Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Apparently, in all my eight years of homeschooling, I have been scammed for the first time. I don't have Paypal (as of now, but I will have one before this week is over.) I have always sent money orders to purchase used curriculum-didn't want to send checks b/c I didn't want a stranger to have my bank account info-and never had a problem....until now. I sent a money order 6 weeks ago and have not received my items yet. The "seller" e-mailed me on three different occasions that she was headed to the post office to mail the books. Now she has not returned my last three e-mails. And, no, she's not here on WTM. It was on a curriculum specific Yahoo group. I contacted the moderator of the group, but now neither she nor I can find this "seller's" name or information anymore. The original post she made about the items for sale has disappeared as well. :( I feel like such an idiot. I don't suppose there's anything I can do since I sent a money order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Do you have the info still? Name/address/emails about the purchase? Was it a postal MO? If so can you check to see if it was cashed? I think this would fall under mail fraud. Not sure the amount involved, but if it is over a certain $ amt (depends on area), you could contact HER city's police or sheriff and file a complaint. A knock on her door from the sheriff might scare her enough. Also you might ask at the Post office. They may investigate it (again if over a certain $ amount I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Do you have the info still? Name/address/emails about the purchase? Was it a postal MO? If so can you check to see if it was cashed? I think this would fall under mail fraud. Not sure the amount involved, but if it is over a certain $ amt (depends on area), you could contact HER city's police or sheriff and file a complaint. A knock on her door from the sheriff might scare her enough. Also you might ask at the Post office. They may investigate it (again if over a certain $ amount I think). I do have the info. as well as my portion of the MO, which I did get at the post office. I will check with them tomorrow to see if this constitutes fraud of any type. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I had an experience a few year ago (like maybe 8, back when you could pay with MO on ebay :laugh: ) and it was mail fraud (it was less than $50) and the PO investigated it. I did end up getting my $, but I don't recall what came of it for her (apparently she had had multiple complaints) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineP Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I agree...I also thought it would be mail fraud. Go that route. Or at least threaten to....that might get her attention. How much are you talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 It is $75. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Sorry :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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