Blatant scammer
Blatant scammer. I ordered a product that never arrived - the first warning sign was no immediate tracking number. When I chased this up I was given a random number that was for a delivery to Bristol 2 weeks before. I live in Manchester.
I advised him I was going to recover my money through PayPal, then I got this reply:
“ Thanks for contacting us and sorry for keeping you waiting.
After our investigation, your package was indeed not delivered to your address due to carrier's reasons. We have applied a $200 freight insurance for you. Please provide the following necessary information at your convenience: 1. Please provide your bank account, where the insurance will compensate you for a freight insurance refund of $200. 2. Please provide a bank letter (drafted and signed by the physical bank, such as Chase, Wells Fargo and East West Bank is preferred by the insurance company) stating that the account is open and in good standing, including the account and transit numbers. Once we obtain these information, we will submit it for reviewing. Once the information is confirmed to be correct, $200 will be transferred to your account.”
So now he’s trying to scam me big time. Why would he need my bank details to reimburse me ?
I advised him I had already reported the issue in PayPal. I was then very surprised when he credited my account.
So avoid this fraudster at all costs, he is not a merchant, just a thief.
Date of experience: January 30, 2025