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Anyway, this item was 1/2 the normal price (CAD) and I was thrilled and decided I was going to get them BUT because I was also leary about the prices I decided to record everything. (cause, it was coming from China and I've heard of some of these store fronts being fake) Well it only took 3 weeks for this store to prove that they were indeed fake.
I got a small package 4"X6" in the mail and it was listed as a desert spoon set and not this 3'X5' long package X's 2 for a folding storage crafting cabinet. I contacted the credit card company to make my complaint and I contacted the business too. They removed my profile from their site. Then the whole site disappeared for 48 hours. (it's back in marketplace on facebook) they refused to give me back my money saying I had to pay $82 CAD to ship back the item they had shipped to me. I told the credit card company and they are doing the dispute for me. Thankfully I have insurance on purchases that are like this but I want to save people some trouble. Don't buy from anyone who is listed on a facebook market ad that's coming out of China. The probability of it being a scam is exponentially higher.
Reported multiple times via Facebook and yet ad is instantly back online with a new user profile.
When I called one person, they didn't answer, and I was told to give them the 6-digit google verification number they had texted me. When that didn't work, I was told to provide another number.
At this point, I no longer felt comfortable and ceased all communications.
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2008 land Rover range Rover
Milage 59350
Omaha Nebraska
909_255_0733
Facebook marketplace
Wanted me to buy 4 gift cards it's a scam
1. Where is the vehicle located? She stated in Nebraska.
2. I asked her who is responsible for shipping and delivery? She stated she would cover all shipping and delivery cost.
3. I asked her how that Marketplace Facebook worked since this is the first time I had used it. She stated that someone from Marketplace Facebook would contact me. I gave her my cellphone number 502-716-3734.
4. I was asking about how payment would be made? She stated that Marketplace would explain more of the details when they contacted me.
5. I asked if I didn't like the vehicle or the vehicle is not what I wanted what happened? She said she wasn't sure but she knew Marketplace could answer that question.
I received a call from John Morris from Marketplace in approximately 30 minutes. Mr. Morris stated Ms. Lopez had provided him with my information that I was interested in 2008 Land Rover Range Sport. I asked him the same questions I had asked Ms.Lopez. He stated Ms.Lopez is responsible for shipping and delivery. He also stated that Ms. Lopez has chosen payment to be made thorough American Expresss gift cards. He state she would not receive payment until after 7 days after I inspected and drove vehicle.
On Oct 28,2020 , I purchased 4 American Express gift cards with $500 on each card. (provided copy of cards and receipts). On Oct 28,2020 at approximately 7:40pm I contacted Mr. Morris at 909-255-0733, he took all the information on all 4 cards. He stated the vehicle would be delivered on Sunday at 4:30pm.
I received an email that I needed to provided an additional $1000 for insurance. I immediately contacted Mr. Morris at 909-255-0733, he stated that the $1000 would refundable, and that I needed to contact seller I immediately contacted Mary Lopez through the email she had previously contacted me from which is [email protected]. After I emailed her, she immediately responded and she told me i need to do the additional insurance. I stated that nothing had been mentioned about insurance and I wasn't doing it. I immediately contacted Mr. Morris @909-255-0733, I informed him that I wasn't going to given them another penny. Mr. Morris stated he would refund me my money back. It try to call him back and the number was no longer in service. I went to printoff my emails and all my mail from them had vanished.
I immediately contacted my bank since I purchased the American Express gift card through my debit card. My bank informed me I had to contact American Express and spoke with two customer service representative : Harvey and a lady that I didn't understand very well. But the lady stated there was nothing I could do until November 5, 2020 and she provided the name of the place that the cards had been used. All 4 cards had been used at Elite Restaurant Equipment ,301-309 Mt Pleasant Avenue, Newwark, NJ 07104. I had googled the place and I found address and phone number (888-886-7279). I immediately called Elite Restaurant Equipment on Oct 29,2020 at 2:15pm. A gentlemen answered the phone Elite Restaurant Equipment and he stated his name was Phillip, he said he was working from home since the covid. I explained that I didn't purchase any restaurant equipment. He took my number and said that someone from accounting department would be calling me back within 24 hours. I called back on November 2, 2020 at 1:16PM, a lady answer the phone with Elite Restaurant Equipment. I had ask to speak with Phillip. I informed Phillip that I hadn't been contacted he assured me that the transaction takes like 7 days to go through. Still to this day I haven't received a return call. When I call the 888-886-7279 number it rings and then it seems like someone picks it up and hangs it up.
I contacted American Express gift customer service on November 5, 2020 and started the dispute the charges. I had authorized for a purchase of a vehicle and I never authorized for restaurant equipment. I am in the process of contacting Better Business Bureau regarding this scam.