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Scammed on Facebook. Need help

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Whatintheworldgirl · 18/08/2023 12:18

I'm clearly a dumbass. I've been scammed out of £140 on Facebook marketplace. Which may not seem much to some but this is a huge amount for me. What can I do? She is refusing to refund me. I don't know what steps I can take 😭 any advice? Besides telling me I'm stupid. I already know I am. So frustrating!

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BitOutOfPractice · 18/08/2023 13:42

Aww I could weep for you. Don't feel stupid, it's just a mistake and we have all made them.

You seem to be totally on it so I'll just wish you well getting your money back

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Whatintheworldgirl · 18/08/2023 15:54

Update!

By some absolute bloody miracle the bank have helped me get refunded. Apparently the person has had numerous spam complaints about. So I feel incredibly lucky and blessed to have had this outcome. Cannot thank you all enough for your support and kind words. You're all amazing! I hope none of this happens to any of you.

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BacktoBeginnersFran · 18/08/2023 16:12

Great result, glad you got your money back 👏
I hope they're caught before scamning anyone else, although probably not - they just change name and move on 😩

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SnaccidentsHappen · 18/08/2023 16:14

Your bank can try and get it back but no guarantees. If they have emptied the account you will have no chance unfortunately

drpet49 · 18/08/2023 16:15

Whatintheworldgirl · 18/08/2023 15:54

Update!

By some absolute bloody miracle the bank have helped me get refunded. Apparently the person has had numerous spam complaints about. So I feel incredibly lucky and blessed to have had this outcome. Cannot thank you all enough for your support and kind words. You're all amazing! I hope none of this happens to any of you.

Glad to see the banks are starting to do something about these low level scammers. Good result OP.

BronnauMawrion · 18/08/2023 16:24

Great update! I bet you feel so relieved.
Just a point about the driving licence - I work for a government agency and even we don't accept licences as photo ID any more. They are easy to forge and there are too many fakes out there.

MinnieTruck · 18/08/2023 16:38

Whatintheworldgirl · 18/08/2023 15:54

Update!

By some absolute bloody miracle the bank have helped me get refunded. Apparently the person has had numerous spam complaints about. So I feel incredibly lucky and blessed to have had this outcome. Cannot thank you all enough for your support and kind words. You're all amazing! I hope none of this happens to any of you.

Omg yes!!! I’m so happy to read this. £140 coming back into your account and don’t ever send any little shit money on FB unless it’s cash in person or via Paypal at the very least. Well done! X

userxx · 18/08/2023 17:15

Brilliant news.

Cookerhood · 18/08/2023 17:33

Someone sent DS a photo of a fake driving licence (& gas bill, it was a non existent rental flat scam). The driving licence looked real but the licence number was in the wrong format, so always worth checking that in the future.

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Whatintheworldgirl · 18/08/2023 17:35

BronnauMawrion · 18/08/2023 16:24

Great update! I bet you feel so relieved.
Just a point about the driving licence - I work for a government agency and even we don't accept licences as photo ID any more. They are easy to forge and there are too many fakes out there.

I honestly didn't know that so thank you so so much for your input! I'm staying away from marketplace for a little while now haha and I'll be much more switched on in future! Thank you so much to everyone who supported me and gave me advice. You're all wonderful!

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BarbaraV · 18/08/2023 18:25

I'm glad you got your money back. Never ever pay by bank transfer or PayPal friends. If ever in doubt, ask on here. Someone will spit a scam a mile off and can give you their advice x

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