To get this person into trouble?

Iwishiwereheather · 2021-03-10T21:27:56+00:00

I was purchasing some furniture a couple of months back through Instagram. I put a deposit down through PayPal and then the person blocked me. I paid through ‘friends and family’ therefore no payment protection. Very annoyed with myself but learnt from the incident. Logged into my PayPal last night and saw the person still in my contacts. They have now updated their email address to their work email - think name.surname@bigcompany.com I’m tempted to contacted their place of work seeing as they’ve linked an account that scams people to their work address. Aibu or should I just leave it?

yahyahs22 · 10/03/2021 21:31

Report for sure. Thats if the email is genuine

Returnoftheowl · 10/03/2021 21:40

I personally wouldn't bother. The company won't investigate as it's not their business. If they do speak to her she'll undoubtedly give them some sort of tale that you're harassing her/you're her partner's ex stiring trouble/some other reason.

Never pay for anything on friends and family, unless you genuinely are.

superram · 10/03/2021 21:42

I’d email them at work-it’s not like they won’t read it. You’ve got nothing to lose and you could take it further (though I probably wouldn’t).

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Iwishiwereheather · 10/03/2021 21:45

The company won't investigate as it's not their business.

The only thing that makes me think they wouldn’t take this view is that they are using a PayPal account with their work email - therefore it does link the company even in a small way.

I’d also like to think it would give him a scare and to not do it to other people.

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KarmaStar · 10/03/2021 21:49

Report her .

AnneElliott · 10/03/2021 21:49

Yes I would - what have you got to lose if they've stopped replying to you?

Andbearsohmy · 10/03/2021 21:52

Most companies have a policy that you can't use your work email for such activities- so they could get in trouble with work. It's also possible a scammer is using the email pretending to be said employee- in which case they would want to know. I'd contact the company!

HollowTalk · 10/03/2021 21:52

I would definitely do this. They stole from you, OP.

gamerchick · 10/03/2021 21:56

I'd do it. She could be using that email to scam other people even.

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Iwishiwereheather · 10/03/2021 21:58

Well the original email was scott.smith82@ (not their real address) but then now I’ve looked again they updated it to scott.smith@bigcompany. - it is a legit company and the email format is the same.

So yes could be fake but the fact that they had the same name both times I’’ guessing they must either be the person or know the person they are pretending to be.

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2ndtimemum2 · 10/03/2021 22:01

I'd email him on the work email ingoing him that the police will be coming to his place of work to investigate fraudulent activities!!! Scare the shit out of them, they deserve it!

ElizaLaLa · 10/03/2021 22:03

If you can prove what happened report to the police too. Its theft.

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Iwishiwereheather · 10/03/2021 22:08

@ElizaLaLa

If you can prove what happened report to the police too. Its theft.

Unfortunately I think it’s a common misconception that the police would do anything in cases like this. They just don’t have the time or resources. At most if they did they would let them off with a caution.

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GreenClock · 10/03/2021 22:08

Yes - contact the company’s director (you can find their name via Companies House or by googling) and the police. You may get nowhere but it’s worth a try.

DebbieGetsTheJobDone · 10/03/2021 22:09

I'd use that email address to contact them again, with proof of payment and being very clear you have the company details, and ask - again - for a refund.

Then see how it goes.

As company emails are anything but private and confidential, that might be just enough to get your money back.

AWhisperWillDoIfThatsAllYouCan · 10/03/2021 22:13

You can send an email to his company email address, and CC in customer servicea or any supervisor email or whatever that you can find on their website.

Be all breezy and say something like, "As shown in the attached image, I paid a deposit for X item but have not received any communication. As the PayPal accound concerned is linked to this company, is there someone else who can help me deal with getting my refund or getting the item I have paid a deposit for?"

PeteWicksSexyPirate · 10/03/2021 22:14

If this person works in the financial sector or accounts department then their work may be very interested in employees fraudulent activity (if it is actually that person)

PeteWicksSexyPirate · 10/03/2021 22:15

@AWhisperWillDoIfThatsAllYouCan

You can send an email to his company email address, and CC in customer servicea or any supervisor email or whatever that you can find on their website.

Be all breezy and say something like, "As shown in the attached image, I paid a deposit for X item but have not received any communication. As the PayPal accound concerned is linked to this company, is there someone else who can help me deal with getting my refund or getting the item I have paid a deposit for?"

Yeah that is brilliant, I’d do this!

AWhisperWillDoIfThatsAllYouCan · 10/03/2021 22:17

You dont need to be able to fully back it all up, or explain why you paid friends and family. Just act all innocent and assume that he has someone been working as an agent for this company since it is an email address linked to his account, and he is taking payments for orders and not fulfilling them.

Even if you dont get the money back, it could lead to him getting into some bother for using a company address on a personal paypal and being a scumbag about it because it brings the company into disrepute.

Cattitudes · 10/03/2021 22:21

Can you email them asking whether they are happy for the small claims court paperwork to be sent to them at work or do they have a home address they would prefer you to give to the court.

IstandwithJackieWeaver · 10/03/2021 22:22

If the person works for a plc, contact the Company Secretary. You can find their name in the investors section of the company website. They'll be an employee and a member of the senior management team.

2ndtimemum2 · 10/03/2021 22:35

@AWhisperWillDoIfThatsAllYouCan

You can send an email to his company email address, and CC in customer servicea or any supervisor email or whatever that you can find on their website.

Be all breezy and say something like, "As shown in the attached image, I paid a deposit for X item but have not received any communication. As the PayPal accound concerned is linked to this company, is there someone else who can help me deal with getting my refund or getting the item I have paid a deposit for?"

Best idea ever!!!

Usagi12 · 10/03/2021 22:46

@Returnoftheowl

I personally wouldn't bother. The company won't investigate as it's not their business. If they do speak to her she'll undoubtedly give them some sort of tale that you're harassing her/you're her partner's ex stiring trouble/some other reason.

Never pay for anything on friends and family, unless you genuinely are.

They absolutely would investigate, as OP says the company name is linked to a scam account, that would be gross misconduct.

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Iwishiwereheather · 10/03/2021 22:48

Found out what branch they work at. If it is them they really aren’t that smart. If you’re going to scam people then don’t use an account linked to your work address - which people can google.

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Whatandwhen · 10/03/2021 23:43

Yessss qweeeen! You friggin email their work, no shame at all. I’m petty AF so I’d of already sent the thing 😂