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Bank transfer security

Buford T Justice · 2018-04-13 16:18:24

I'm looking at buying an item from someone I don't know. They have said that they'll ship the item by courier and I can pay them by bank transfer. However, since I don't know this cat, what if any guarantees or comebacks do I have if they pocket the cash and don't send it?

13-04-2018 4:18pm

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Buford T Justice

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I'm looking at buying an item from someone I don't know. They have said that they'll ship the item by courier and I can pay them by bank transfer. However, since I don't know this cat, what if any guarantees or comebacks do I have if they pocket the cash and don't send it?

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#2 13-04-2018 4:26pm

JohnC.

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You have no guarantees. There isn't protection like on a credit card. People do get stung with this and you would probably be better off walking away when it's a stranger.

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#3 13-04-2018 4:31pm

banie01

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None.
it is a very much preferred payment method for scammers.
That said it is quite a common patment method in Germany in particular.

You have no protection or recourse to refund using it as a payment method and would be relying on the seller for any refund/recourse.

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#4 13-04-2018 11:38pm

Buford T Justice

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I've suggested paypal, but he doesn't have an account so its a bit fishy.

I've suggested Cash on Delivery from the courier, and failing that I'm out....

Thanks for the advice

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