Scam attempt?

So this guy "michael bonzova" adds me and wants a steam game.

I send him a link to my shop and he said he wanted a this game for 8 usd.

I tell him to post in my thread or pm me, I always to that to get rid of some scammers. He said he didn't have one and all this:

Spoiler: Spoiler

[19:11:31] ' Sharky: post in my thread or pm me first.
[19:11:40] michael bonzova: not a member yet
[19:11:41] michael bonzova: srry
[19:11:43] michael bonzova: bored to become one
[19:11:44] michael bonzova: srry
[19:11:53] ' Sharky: http://sythe.org/register.php?do=register&r=296350
[19:12:03] michael bonzova: nah no time i gtg in 10 minutes
[19:12:07] michael bonzova: i want t buy the gam
[19:12:08] michael bonzova: eand then i become
[19:12:10] michael bonzova: member
[19:12:10] michael bonzova: deal/.
[19:12:10] michael bonzova: \
[19:12:11] michael bonzova: ?

There my alarm is going off, I fell like not to trust this guy. But 8 usd, wanted to give it a try anyway.

He says he has sent the money, and instantly tells me to send the code (which was a gift like stated in my shop, so he didn't even bother to check it) and like I always I check my Paypal first. This time it was something i haven't tried/seen this before.

Spoiler: Img

He said he want 80 usd back cuz he sent 88 usd as a mistake and that its non-refundable. For me it looks like those lines was something he wrote himself. Not Paypal.
So I talk myself out of this saying I haven't received the money which i haven't. He keep pushing on that he need to go, and that I should at least send him something. I say he can just contact me later, and reply that he go for 2 days.... In the end he use the "you are reported card". I say back to him that this is not my fault in any way, and that he can just report me if he want. He logs off skype after that.

Spoiler: Full conversation

[19:00:03] michael bonzova: Hi sh4rky77, I'd like to add you as a contact.
[19:00:08] *** ' Sharky has shared contact details with michael bonzova. ***
[19:00:10] ' Sharky: hi
[19:07:10] michael bonzova: hey
[19:08:54] michael bonzova: u there?
[19:09:22] ' Sharky: ye
[19:09:27] michael bonzova: interested in steam
[19:09:31] michael bonzova: pricees?
[19:09:56] ' Sharky: what game?
[19:10:56] ' Sharky: http://www.sythe.org/steam-sales/14...ill-csgo-skins-155-vouches-svu-200-donor.html
[19:11:08] michael bonzova: jsut cause
[19:11:10] michael bonzova: collection
[19:11:13] michael bonzova: i see its 8 dolras
[19:11:17] michael bonzova: i can pay via paypal non refundable gift
[19:11:20] michael bonzova: is tha tok?
[19:11:22] michael bonzova: i cna apy firest
[19:11:24] michael bonzova: first
[19:11:31] ' Sharky: post in my thread or pm me first.
[19:11:40] michael bonzova: not a member yet
[19:11:41] michael bonzova: srry
[19:11:43] michael bonzova: bored to become one
[19:11:44] michael bonzova: srry
[19:11:53] ' Sharky: http://sythe.org/register.php?do=register&r=296350
[19:12:03] michael bonzova: nah no time i gtg in 10 minutes
[19:12:07] michael bonzova: i want t buy the gam
[19:12:08] michael bonzova: eand then i become
[19:12:10] michael bonzova: member
[19:12:10] michael bonzova: deal/.
[19:12:10] michael bonzova: \
[19:12:11] michael bonzova: ?
[19:12:37] ' Sharky: ok
[19:13:04 | Edited 19:13:24] ' Sharky: send to ************ as family/friends so i recieve 8 usd exactly. If youi dont do it right i will refund your payment.
[19:15:11] michael bonzova: sent
[19:15:12] michael bonzova: enjoy
[19:15:13] michael bonzova:
[19:15:14] michael bonzova: code plz
[19:15:27] ' Sharky: its a steam gift, and i will just check the paypal.
[19:15:34] ' Sharky: give me an email i can send it to.
[19:15:35] michael bonzova: oh ok
[19:15:47] michael bonzova: [email protected]
[19:16:59] michael bonzova: so?
[19:17:30] ' Sharky: you didn't send it right on paypal, cant accept that payment method.
[19:17:33] ' Sharky: and it says 88 usd...
[19:20:02] michael bonzova: wtf
[19:20:02] michael bonzova: w8
[19:20:04] michael bonzova: omfg
[19:20:05] michael bonzova: is en toyu
[19:20:05] michael bonzova: 88
[19:20:06] michael bonzova: 8
[19:20:07] michael bonzova: not
[19:20:07] michael bonzova: omfg
[19:20:09] michael bonzova: i cant refund it
[19:21:23] michael bonzova: u there?
[19:21:27] michael bonzova: wtfis going on
[19:21:31] michael bonzova: u sent me the gift
[19:21:35] michael bonzova: i want 80 dollars back
[19:21:37] michael bonzova: u listening?
[19:21:43] ' Sharky: dunno, you sent me it wrong.
[19:21:50] michael bonzova: bro
[19:21:52] michael bonzova: oit needs procesing imt
[19:21:56] michael bonzova: thats hwy it dindt show up yet
[19:21:59] michael bonzova: check for a paypal note
[19:22:00] michael bonzova: orange one
[19:22:01] michael bonzova: or cdheck ur email
[19:22:04] michael bonzova: one of the two
[19:23:02] ' Sharky: the money isn't on my balance, so i cant give you the 80 usd.
[19:23:07] michael bonzova: dude
[19:23:09] michael bonzova: i gtg soon
[19:23:12] michael bonzova: do u have a pp blanace
[19:23:14] michael bonzova: any money on pp
[19:23:17] michael bonzova: witohut mine?
[19:23:32] ' Sharky: well, i haven't recieved the money, so i can't.
[19:23:33] ' Sharky: no
[19:23:39] michael bonzova: u have 0?
[19:23:44] ' Sharky: i use as buisness, no cc attached.
[19:24:16] michael bonzova: bobro sent me at least 40 bac
[19:24:16] michael bonzova: know
[19:24:17] ' Sharky: yeah, i spend them fast on pp to get more stock.
[19:24:18] michael bonzova: before i leave
[19:24:21] michael bonzova: do me that favor plz
[19:24:39] ' Sharky: i can't before i get the 88 usd you apparntly send in a wierd way.
[19:24:47] michael bonzova: wierd wa?Y
[19:24:48] michael bonzova: u check the note?
[19:24:51] michael bonzova: or the emial
[19:24:53] michael bonzova: check and tell me
[19:24:55] michael bonzova: how long it takes
[19:24:57] michael bonzova: it alawyas says
[19:25:08] ' Sharky: yes, thats why i cant do anything now.
[19:25:22] ' Sharky: if you sent it like i said, it would be instantly.
[19:25:22] michael bonzova: y how long it syas?
[19:25:25] michael bonzova: 2 hours?
[19:25:26] ' Sharky: so its not my fault.
[19:25:31] ' Sharky: 1 hour.
[19:25:40] michael bonzova: so i cant w8 1 hour
[19:25:43] michael bonzova: at least sned me the gam
[19:25:45] michael bonzova: ebefore i leave
[19:25:46] ' Sharky: but it looks like its set to 25th sep.
[19:25:47] michael bonzova: i awnt something
[19:25:48] michael bonzova: i beg you
[19:25:50] michael bonzova: begfore i elaqve
[19:26:03] ' Sharky: you will get back sometime, i guess you are not leaving forever.
[19:26:14] michael bonzova: i am for 2 days
[19:26:17] michael bonzova: dude
[19:26:19] michael bonzova: give me somethig
[19:26:20] michael bonzova: plz
[19:26:29] ' Sharky: I can't, you send it wrong.
[19:26:37] ' Sharky: its not in my end.
[19:27:58] michael bonzova: due sent me something
[19:28:01] michael bonzova: or ua r e reported
[19:28:02] michael bonzova: for sure
[19:28:21] ' Sharky: do that then, i can protect myself since you did it the wrong way.
[19:28:32] ' Sharky: and the money is not in my end.
[19:28:43] ' Sharky: i dont send the game before you have paid me.
[19:28:45] ' Sharky: thats the rules.

But now I'm stuck with this invoice. I don't know what it is and what will happen...?

 

[2bot]

This seems really fishy.

 

It's probably nonrefundable through paypal, but he is still able to chargeback the payment outside of it.

Have you tried calling paypal as to why the money doesn't appear in your balance? Invoices are supposed to be instant payments.

Be cautious.

 

It's probably nonrefundable through paypal, but he is still able to chargeback the payment outside of it.

Have you tried calling paypal as to why the money doesn't appear in your balance? Invoices are supposed to be instant payments.

Be cautious.

Paypal was not open for calls at the time, and email would take 24 hours. I haven't done anything to it yet. The guy went offline after, so i assume it was scam attempt.

 

Paypal was not open for calls at the time, and email would take 24 hours. I haven't done anything to it yet. The guy went offline after, so i assume it was scam attempt.

How long has it been since you got the invoice? I didn't notice it was a gift.

 

How long has it been since you got the invoice? I didn't notice it was a gift.

19:15 (almost 2 hours ago.)

And I believe it was a fake gift invoice.. The picture can be edited.

 

19:15 (almost 2 hours ago.)

And I believe it was a fake gift invoice.. The picture can be edited.

You didn't take that picture from your paypal?

 

You didn't take that picture from your paypal?

I did, but he can change the invoice picture before sending it. You can't send as gift anymore.

 

I did, but he can change the invoice picture before sending it. You can't send as gift anymore.

Not sure how that is relevant since you already took the picture, and yes you can send as a gift still.

https://www.paypal-community.com/t5...played-as-quot-Completed-quot-but/td-p/867603

Found that, so just ignore this.

 

[Naxious]

You shouldn't worry. This, was most likely a scam attempt and you seem well trusted here.

 

[TradeFortress]

He was trying to get you to send you $80 and then chargeback the $88 he sent you. You should just go to the payment and refund it where it offers partial or full refund options. I've never seen an open paypal transaction without the option to refund it.

 

[Shello]

Got the same guy. The balance does not show that he has paid, he wrote himself that it is a gift and it is not refundable. How should this be dealt with?

 

Got the same guy. The balance does not show that he has paid, he wrote himself that it is a gift and it is not refundable. How should this be dealt with?

You should not give him anything. Thank Ghast for finding this link: https://www.paypal-community.com/t5...played-as-quot-Completed-quot-but/td-p/867603

From Paypal Administrator:

It sounds very much like this person is not being honest with you and are trying to trick you into believing they made a payment when they did not.



Whenever you receive a payment through PayPal, that payment will always be visible in either your pending or available balance. If it's not there, then no payment was sent. :smileysad:



If you haven't yet shipped any items, I would strongly recommend against doing so. If you have shipped items, you may want to recall them from the shipper.