# Need some help asap very weird situation **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [November 2, 2013, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623 "2013-11-02T13:23:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![stuiephoto](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stuiephoto/32/6070_2.png) [@stuiephoto](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stuiephoto)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2013, 4:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623/21 "2013-11-03T04:42:46Z")
> [@WGFletch](#): > > As long as u wait for the money to clear AND for it to be transferred into your bank account I don’t see the problem…if he’s ok waiting for that them screw it and try it > > make sure he has know way to appeal it though I thought gift maybe? Even then I’m sure there may be some way and since you won’t have a tracking #(although maybe he is shipping it?) I’d be careful on that Dont take paypal. Period. None of ^^ matters. Paypal does whatever they want. [http://www.paypalsucks.com/](http://www.paypalsucks.com/) [http://www.aboutpaypal.org/](http://www.aboutpaypal.org/) Their OWN FORUM has HUNDREDS and HUNDREDS of complaints. > **[My Feedback for PayPal](https://www.paypal-community.com/t5/My-Feedback-for-PayPal/bd-p/US-Feedback)** > > Share feedback about PayPal services, policies, and products here! ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2013, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623/22 "2013-11-03T05:56:52Z")
> [@yukoncorn](#): > > Lmfao he’s from Toronto he’s legit it isn’t a scam I talked to him he wants to do paypal lol wtf So he is a couple hours away, I would just go up there and get cash. Problem with paypal or any credit card processing is he could always fight the charges after he has taken possession. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2013, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623/23 "2013-11-03T12:25:22Z")
Anybody who will buy a car off of forums, no haggle,c sight unseen and without even speaking with you on the phone is an obvious scam before you even worry about paypal. Sent from my iPhone 5S using [Tapatalk](http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1) ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2013, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623/24 "2013-11-03T14:21:01Z")
> [@Jam](#): > > You should do it . ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2013, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623/25 "2013-11-03T19:03:03Z")
Post up his number here and let the NYspeed detectives do some work. Know who your dealing with. ---
**Author:** ![yukoncorn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/6bbea6/32.png) [@yukoncorn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yukoncorn)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623/26 "2013-11-04T14:12:55Z")
Welp just avoided the biggest scam, gave the email address and cell number to a friend in law enforcement worked a little magic and this particular person has been pulling this scam which he sends the money to ur paypal account great dandy … Than what he does is contact his card say that he didn’t authorize the money that was sent u get fucked end of story more to it but u people get where it’s going fml car is still for sale lol ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623/27 "2013-11-04T14:14:22Z")
No way ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623/28 "2013-11-04T14:18:03Z")
oh well, time to move on and hookup with that girl who IM’d you earlier. ![http://viralol.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/funny-seems-legit-proxy-chat.png](http://viralol.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/funny-seems-legit-proxy-chat.png) ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623/29 "2013-11-04T14:19:22Z")
Now do you understand why you don’t “gift” random people money on paypal to avoid fees 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623/30 "2013-11-04T14:21:41Z")
yeah, next time use bitcoin instead. ---
**Author:** ![jimmyfloyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimmyfloyd/32/3077_2.png) [@jimmyfloyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jimmyfloyd)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623/31 "2013-11-04T14:29:18Z")
So your buddy in Law Enforcement didn’t want to use this chance to catch him in the act and arrest him? ---
**Author:** ![stuiephoto](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stuiephoto/32/6070_2.png) [@stuiephoto](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stuiephoto)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623/32 "2013-11-04T15:06:33Z")
> [@yukoncorn](#): > > Welp just avoided the biggest scam, gave the email address and cell number to a friend in law enforcement worked a little magic and this particular person has been pulling this scam which he sends the money to ur paypal account great dandy … Than what he does is contact his card say that he didn’t authorize the money that was sent u get fucked end of story more to it but u people get where it’s going fml car is still for sale lol I’m pretty sure people have been telling you this from the start of this thread. This shouldn’t be some huge revelation. The “magic” was probably a Google search. ---
**Author:** ![TradersBASE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tradersbase/32/5321_2.png) [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 3:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623/33 "2013-11-04T15:18:51Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > yeah, next time use bitcoin instead. I was certain they were legit too. Damn, can’t trust anyone these days. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623/34 "2013-11-04T15:22:58Z")
Pro tip - You can’t dispute gifted money on paypal ---
**Author:** ![stuiephoto](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stuiephoto/32/6070_2.png) [@stuiephoto](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stuiephoto)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623/35 "2013-11-04T15:25:27Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > Pro tip - You can’t dispute gifted money on paypal You can dispute it with your credit card company. Paypal doesn’t need to be involved. What happens when the card used was stolen. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623/36 "2013-11-04T15:26:40Z")
> [@stuiephoto](#): > > You can dispute it with your credit card company. Paypal doesn’t need to be involved. What happens when the card used was stolen. You’re looking at the transaction in reverse…The dude was going to paypal him 4k when the scammer disputes the charges paypal will fuck you on the money since it was “gift” and there was no exchange of goods. You can always work with your bank/cc company it just becomes a bigger hassle. If you’re going to get into shady shit American Express is a great credit card for disputing charges when you compare it to visa, mastercard, etc ---
**Author:** ![stuiephoto](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stuiephoto/32/6070_2.png) [@stuiephoto](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stuiephoto)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623/37 "2013-11-04T18:02:46Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > You’re looking at the transaction in reverse…The dude was going to paypal him 4k when the scammer disputes the charges paypal will fuck you on the money since it was “gift” and there was no exchange of goods. > > You can always work with your bank/cc company it just becomes a bigger hassle. > > If you’re going to get into shady shit American Express is a great credit card for disputing charges when you compare it to visa, mastercard, etc Yeah, I was talking about the same thing. I must have worded it wrong. If the buyer uses a stolen credit card OR the buyer does a charge back to his own credit card, it doesnt matter what PayPal method was used. I think we are on the same page. ---
**Author:** ![drewster99](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drewster99/32/5468_2.png) [@drewster99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drewster99)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2013, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623/38 "2013-11-10T15:53:19Z")
This is like, the oldest internet scam in the book. Someone from Florida tried to buy a guitar off of me like 8 years ago this way. And, when I had my MINI for sale last year, TONS of people all over the US, Canada, Europe and Africa tried to buy my car this way. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-asap-very-weird-situation/233623.md?page=1)