Purchasing online advice

[Dukester52]

You think the police will show absolutely any interest at all? How quaint . They'll advise the OP to report it on ActionFraud, and that's the first and only thing they'll do.

But that does give you a case number. Don't ask how I know.

 

[AngusMcDoon]

But that does give you a case number. Don't ask how I know.

Yes, they do. So they do two things, and then ignore it.

 

[Dukester52]

Yes, they do. So they do two things, and then ignore it.

Yup, but he says he needs the number to get his money back. And he can do it online.

 

[harvey38]

You've been screwed, how did you pay?

Happened to me once but I paid with PayPal, I contacted them and my bank and got my money back within a week but the fact someone had no compunction about screwing me over still hurts. Twats.

 

[coopec]

You think the police will show absolutely any interest at all? How quaint . They'll advise the OP to report it on ActionFraud, and that's the first and only thing they'll do.

I can't argue with you as I have no idea hoe Criminal Law is administered in the UK. Certainly in Australia he wouldn't last long.

 

[footsoldier]

I can't argue with you as I have no idea hoe Criminal Law is administered in the UK.

All too apparent. On reflection you may think it a little unwise to be making such wild assertions.

 

[coopec]

All too apparent. On reflection you may think it a little unwise to be making such wild assertions.

Australia adopted the British Common Law so the rights of individuals would likely be the same in the UK as Australia. But how those rights can be enforced would be another matter.

 

[Euphonyx]

Australia adopted the British Common Law so the rights of individuals would likely be the same in the UK as Australia. But how those rights can be enforced would be another matter.

I think he may have been referring to the fact that you took it upon yourself to name someone and then accuse them of fraud in an open forum.

 

[coopec]

I think he may have been referring to the fact that you took it upon yourself to name someone and then accuse them of fraud in an open forum.

Point taken.

I suppose he could have been crook for the last two months. Let's hope for your sake he gets better soon.

 

[Biggles Wader]

Point taken.

I suppose he could have been crook for the last two months. Let's hope for your sake he gets better soon.

If he has been a crook for the last two months we dont want him to become a better crook soon do we?
Are we being divided by a common language here me old ocker?

 

[Refueler]

Small Claims Court .....

 

[matt1]

I had a similar experience from a FB user from Portsmouth earlier this year. Ghosted me as soon as I paid. Wonder if it’s the same person? Would be happy to compare notes! Reported to national fraud website (local plod not interested). Nothing came of it, no surprise. Eventually had a call from fraud line and they did tell me to report it (& his bank details) to my bank because the more who report his details the more chance banks would take action against him

 

[Rustyknight]

Looking at the FB profile mentioned in #2 above, the guy is apparently living in Barbados, which might complicate matters...... if it's the right person.

 

[Refueler]

Looking at the FB profile mentioned in #2 above, the guy is apparently living in Barbados, which might complicate matters...... if it's the right person.

Oh dear ....

Sympathy for OP ....

 

[coopec]

Small Claims Court .....

We have Small Claims Courts in Australia too.

Small claims tribunals and lower courts​

Tribunals and lower courts provide quick, simple, legally-binding solutions, without having to use a lawyer or deal with court procedures

Where to go for consumer help

 

[coopec]

I had a similar experience from a FB user from Portsmouth earlier this year. Ghosted me as soon as I paid. Wonder if it’s the same person? Would be happy to compare notes! Reported to national fraud website (local plod not interested). Nothing came of it, no surprise. Eventually had a call from fraud line and they did tell me to report it (& his bank details) to my bank because the more who report his details the more chance banks would take action against him

"Contact Action Fraud if you think you've lost money or been hacked because of an online scam or fraud and you're in England or Wales. You can: report online - either sign up for an account or continue as a 'guest' call 0300 123 2040"
Avoid and report internet scams and phishing

 

[coopec]

Looking at the FB profile mentioned in #2 above, the guy is apparently living in Barbados, which might complicate matters...... if it's the right person.

You obviously referring to Matthew Goble?

I wonder if that is his real name? I wonder if he really lives in Barbados? I wonder where he maintains his bank account and what name it is in?

Avoid and report internet scams and phishing​

In Australia we report internet scams to
https://www.cyber.gov.au/learn-basics/explore-basics/recognise-and-report-scams

 

[AngusMcDoon]

"Contact Action Fraud if you think you've lost money or been hacked because of an online scam or fraud and you're in England or Wales. You can: report online - either sign up for an account or continue as a 'guest' call 0300 123 2040"
Avoid and report internet scams and phishing

Then they will do nothing, just like the police.

 

[coopec]

Then they will do nothing, just like the police.

If you don't report it NOTHING will be done.

Government and industry meet to progress the fight against fraud​

Government and industry meet to progress the fight against fraud

 

[Refueler]

All the time people back off and let things go - nothing will change or get sorted.

If not thinking about self - think about other people getting ripped off by something you could have actioned on ...