Is this a police job? Threatened by Vinted seller

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I know I’m not, but posting for traffic as no idea what to do.
Item for Christmas arrived today and was clearly fake so applied for a refund via Vinted. I’ve had a series of threatening messages from the seller saying he needs the money, and he has my address so will come and find me. He included a photo of himself holding an air rifle. I’m not easily spooked but feel really scared now as he does have my address and seems very angry. I’ve filed a “help” through Vinted but they may not even read it for 48 hours. Do I call 111? On my own with 2 kids so feel really on edge.

Wrong thread @KLD89. I think I know the one you were responding to; I can’t bear to read it as I know it’ll upset me x

Er yes please call the police. As said before he is holding a weapon. Don't let the police fob you off either

999 they will decide if its an emergency or not. My son is a call handler and they get calls on trivial things. Yours is not trivial.

100% call the police. Absolutely no question. You have the evidence, he’s made a threat. What a horrible experience for you. I don’t think for a moment that you are genuinely at risk ( as it would draw more attention to what is probably a very lucrative side line) but non the less he needs to be stopped. Hope you are ok.

This is a direct threat - 999

Goodness that sounds awful - empty threats I’m sure, he might be 200 miles away for all you know

Looks like he’s deleted his account now. I really hope they can help - he’s not the brightest, making threats like that online. And why is he demanding money from you???

Why would an I post parcel have your address on?

are you ok? Hope the police helped?

Inpost delivers to lockers or homes. Homes would have the address on.

Hope you have seen the police by now OP

As neighbourhood watch, I'd say it's an immediate risk. He's said he has your address. So, 999.

I know it’s late, but I expect he’s miles away and isn’t going to come anywhere near your house… if he can afford fuel to pay you a visit then he wouldn’t be so pissed about the refund!……
Did you get a refund in full? And get to keep the item?
I’m glad vinted blocked him… I’ve looked at buying jellycats on vinted and messaged lots of sellers asking if they’re genuine and had no response. So many scammers out there!!
His threats were to bully you into excepting the £20, his tactic probably has worked in the past and buyers have been too scared to report him!

Oh ok, I thought I post was lockers only. I always get mine delivered to lockers as it saves the parcel being left on my doorstep in view

She's spoken to the police.

You do realise that water (yes, even UK tap water) can contain a certain bacteria that can eat away at your cornea and cause blindness, right? This is why contact lenses are to be washed and sterilised in specific solution and NOT water. Water is not safe for your eyeballs, on the regular. If you want to ‘clean your eyes’ I’d suggest doing an eye bath with proper eye care solution now and again. Stop opening your eyes in the shower!!

The police can’t tell if it’s a real gun or not. It’s a firearm until proven otherwise! And they can only do that by making it safe and sending it away to see if it a viably shoot a bullet or not. I know, I’m a police officer!! I don’t know what area you live or which police service covers you but this is 🐂 💩!

Did you keep the packaging? Do not throw anything away, it could have fingerprints and/or DNA on it. Every contact leaves a trace. They may also be able to trace which inpost box it was sent from by the label. Have they been round yet?

With inpost, it depends on whether or not the seller had to print a label. I’ve sent things with Inpost where I’ve scanned the QR code and put the parcel in the box so I don’t know the buyers address.

Wrong post!

Go down to your local police station and report it. That is a clear threat.

She's spoken to the police.

Most definitely,inform the police,don't hesitate.This is serious threatening behaviour.

Good job that the OP reported it to the police YESTERDAY then.

Most definitely read the fucking thread (or at least the OPs updates)

I’m glad the police are coming round ( albeit eventually). The likelihood of this horror being near enough to bother visiting you is virtually zero - even assuming he’s in this country/ has transport/ would know what to do if and when he found you) - but he should be taken to task ( by police) over it as it could be extremely organised - for those saying it’s small amounts - not if he ships in 10 - 20 pairs a week and the threats work to even just a teeny minority- he’s probably then clearing £50 per sale profit even with partial token £20 refunds. Vinted should also be on this like hot cakes to sort it out.

If he’s got an AKA 47 gun the police will want to know how he got it in addition to having a dangerous weapon with intention to cause injury or death as he threatened and , he’ll be charged for not having a gun licence and probably has previous. I’d have dialled 999 after the first message never mind waiting for permission’ from MN. OP has two kids for Christs sake.