I became victim of a fraud how do I get my money back.

[Mirch]

@NJMasti

Mirch: That’s horrible!!! We buy from craig’s list too, and luckily no unfortunate circumstances.

While ebay offers paypal/google check out services - it protects the consumers from fraud too, once you file a fraud report.

Unfortunately, craig’s list is based on “trust”. It does not protect you in any ways if you paid cash. However, you must report this fraud.

Here’s the phone number from the website:
Who should I notify about fraud or scam attempts?

• FTC toll free hotline: 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357)
• FTC online complaint form (http://www.ftc.gov)
• Canadian PhoneBusters hotline: 888-495-8501
• Internet Fraud Complaint Center (http://www.ic3.gov)
• Non-emergency number for your local police department.

If you suspect that an item posted for sale on craigslist may be part of a scam, please email the details to “[email protected]”. Be sure to include the URL (or eight-digit post ID number) in your message.

@Simply_Seema

I doubt u can do much abt it
craiglist has already taken care of all of such activities through craigslist | about > scams

I read all about it before I started calling local people that is why I did not want to give him check , then I also wanted him to call me so that I could go pick it up instead of mailing me. I thought that will act as a deterrent for anybody to cheat.

@ume-zafeerah

I don’t think you can do much about it Mirch bhaii as you paid cash but still you can try and talk to that idiot.

I think so too , even if he agrees to return my money I do not want to go and pick it up. He might have some other plans. I do not want to give that cheat my address either. I will ask him to meet me in a McDonalds if he ever agrees to return the money.