Urgh. Fallen for a scam

[BingeOnChocolate]

Yep. I know I know, Facebook market place is full of scammers and I should definitely know better but I was sucked up in thinking I was finally going to get my hands on a dyson airwrap complete. I've been wanting one for ages but every time I go to buy it, it's out of stock so resorted to second hand.

Scammer said they moved due to studies, which seemed reasonable as I checked the profile, and said they would post today recorded delivery if I wanted to bank transfer. Stupidly after even discussing with DP at the possibility of a scam I transferred the funds apparently to their 'dad' as 'she' had a new phone and didn't have her banking app set up yet. My banking app confirmed the name was a complete match which made me feel reassured and I did click I was buying online goods - hopefully that will help with any recall should funds remain. The scammer did send a photo of the parcel showing my address whilst in the post office but when asked for a tracking reference refused to provide one.

I resorted to asking a friend to message to see if it's available from their account. Low and behold, it apparently still is and they encountered the same spill I did

However, I have managed to locate the toe rags actual Facebook given their name is unusual as per the banking transfer. They are 17 and posted photos of mummy and daddy's car complete with number plates and subsequently found their mum's Facebook as a result of them commenting on the photo. Again, lots of public information including them holding a senior job in the NHS....

I have already reported to action fraud and my bank but the likelihood of having my money back is zilch. I'm half tempted to message the mum and ask if her child X has bank account ABC then I suggest they make arrangements to return the funds but equally don't want to get into a tit for tat. I know it's definitely them though as the sort code of the bank matches their Facebook location and google says it's a little village.

somewhat pointless thread so I can vent at how stupid and naive I was for a bloody hair styler.

Lesson firmly learnt and I'll just need to be quicker when the in stock emails land next time

[MsHedgehog]

Well done on messaging the mum!

[pombombedom]

I'm so impressed by your detective work! Really hope you get the money back!

[VanCleefArpels]

Shameless placemats to discover what the “mum” says…..

[YukoandHiro]

Absolutely message the mum. You might get your money back

[Freshasrain]

👏🏻 hope you get some answers

[TableFlowerss]

Can’t wait to find out what the mum says. Bet the little shit will she didn’t cross you by the morning!

[TableFlowerss]

wish

[Gazelda]

I suspect you'll get the air wrap in the post in a day or two. And the account will mysteriously close.

[SpiesRUs]

If I were the Mum then I would definitely make sure my child refunded you if they were scamming

[IncessantNameChanger]

Good detective skills!

[PegasusReturns]

Good for you.

Chances are mum is going to refund you and give DD a proper telling off. At least I hope so!

[FairFuming]

Hopefully she will be horrified and sort it out.if it doesn't definitely go to the police

[milcal]

Well done you 👏

I will be following this thread to find out what happens.

[Scbchl]

Ooft thats terrible for a teen to do that if it is them. Id defo be refunding you if it were my child.

[PleasantFucker]

Good, let's see what she says.

[neveradullmoment99]

Goodluck! Hope it works out!

[mummymayhem18]

Hope you get a reply from them 🤞

[BingeOnChocolate]

As of yet it's not been read but unlikely me who's now redoing email stock notifications with stockists via dyson themselves, the mums likely asleep.

Checked QVC and they have the standard length barrel in stock but dyson have long attachments you can buy individually so this might be an option!

If anyone has an airwrap please tell me it's worth all this agg I've had tonight

[ImNotDancing]

—not a placemark—

[bossybloss]

Shamelessly place marking too...need to find out what happens ..good luck and great detective skills!xx

[PleasantFucker]

@ImNotDancing

[Seasonschange]

I would also do a friend request - increase the chance of mum seeing your message

[bert3400]

Sorry this happened, I've been scammed it was awful. But great deceive work on your part

[TheWoleb]

If the mum doeanr read it within a couple of days maybe join the local Facebook group for that town and put up a post with all th4 details you've written here that sort of prove your case and give the name of the kid. Someone will recognise the name and it will get back to the parents.

Dont actually say they scammed you. Just write the facts without opinion.

[Cocomarine]

Good luck!