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palebludot

I sent $10 to an obvious scammer through paypal because I didn't double check. Before anyone calls me an idiot, I suffer from severe chronic back pain and the scammer happened to contact me while my back was flaring up. I tend to be careless and not focused during these times. It's weird because I ALWAYS check the user through enhanced steam and the one time I don't check, I get scammed. I'm trying to dispute with paypal but I don't think they'll help me return my money because this is digital goods.

Does anyone know if paypal will return my money or am I screwed? $10 might not seem like a lot but it still feels crappy.

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Warr

expect the worst. if they dont return it, you will be ready for it. if they do, it will be that much better

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m0r1arty

Sorry to hear about your bad luck there, hopefully next time you'll be more careful.

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faboitas

not the first time i see someone trading paypal and charging back, why not give it a try?

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palebludot

It was from my paypal balance and sent as family/friends. I don't think i can do a charge back.

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faboitas

still worth a try

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PraiseRhllor

It's just a bit harder, still not impossible

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Mew2

^

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Dunther

Sometimes they can help, depends on what he'll reply

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palebludot

He'll probably lie. =/

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Dunther

Helps to have proofs...I got lucky since he didn't reply, and got my money back

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Albasha

Paypal always helps, although I hate them and they suck, but they always return the money, you'll be fine. Now if you want to send me 10$ via paypal because you love me, I'm here <3

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bs145

Know that feel bro... Once I've got scammed too... It was a pricy lesson...
Bye, 60 Eur :(

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tacticalheadache

Sorry to hear that. Fuck scammers.

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bitcoin

I think you can chargeback your money in a period of 7 days from paying for the digital good. Give it a try,you won't loose anything. :)

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Dzimke

I can't say i was scammed but I gave a "friend" a copy of ultra street fighter some time ago because he missed the alienware key giveaway and he really wanted that game, all of my extra keys i give to friends. After that we normally chat, and today also and than he removed me from steam and hide his profile. I am very pissed because some people are really fucking scumbags.

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Dizzee

The worst thing I've lost to a scammer was a few Steam cards that I got free for voting, good luck to you mate.

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