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Have been scammed via Western Union
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Photon
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Hello!

I think i've been scammed by  Alan Bennett from A & K Electronics, Inc. .

I'm not sure if he is realy involved in this scam. He suggested I pay for dropship via WU and write on transaction any name i want, then i had to give him MTCN number and sender's name only. After than, I wrote him the MTCN and sender's name (the receiver's name was different  than mine, and was writen on my friend).

Before i gave the information to him i could see on WU site that the money "is availble"

but after i wrote him i saw on the same site that "money picked up"

How it is possible? How could he get the money if he didn't know the receiver's name.

I asked him if he got the money, but he wrote me , he didn't recevie them.

If anybody knows the answear or any suggestions how to return the money from WU please write.

many thanks.

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14 Mar 2009 06:04
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GENERAL BUSINESS PROTOCOL.

With every deal you are proposing to make, CHECK OUT THE COMPANY - not just here on Alibaba or any other profile that business may set up - but via all other legal avenues.
You can get access to credit reporting, access to Government agecies who maintain a watch on company dealings - you can gain access to police reporting, not only when you need it but, at any time you wish to check out the reliability of an individual or company AND, before you purchase.
On Planet Earth, it contains millions of scammers for every conceivable item, concept etc. YOU, just have to 'Watch your back', as the saying goes.

Do your research first, then you will not get caught out.
In business to do business - not be stuffed around.
Cheers
13 May 2009 22:42
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When dealing with a new company, insist on using PayPal to avoid this Problem And it is Cheaper on you! Normally WU money can only be collected by the name you put in the blank.
15 May 2009 23:16
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i think it is a joke;

 

Since you have been scammed, why can you still contact with that person ?

Moreover, i think you send him some small money if Western Union, is t necessary  to depoil its name and creditorship for a small money ?

i got more money from Western Union, never have the kind of thing.

21 May 2009 22:29
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we need to find a trustful supplier, that is better,be careful next time.
22 May 2009 01:02
Post 6 of 32

 

The most important thing you can do to yourself and help others serious businessman and buyers is be carefull dealing with people from African nations they have all kinds of tactics, styles, time, lot's of name, lot's of company with the same individual who is trying to get you.  Browse fraudwacher.com we post everything in there.  Be safe out there.

23 May 2009 07:33
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To be on the safe side, use security inquiry before you complete the transaction. A good one is at www.gojehos.com/verify

Mik
25 May 2009 01:42
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ms.judy ms i was speaking to her about ipod touch and left her for being expensive she than found me online and asked me if i got a better price i wasnt sure who it was so i asked her and told her wat the product was about and she went off swearing at me that got me really angry she is no good to do and deals with and be carefulfrom her she works for heifi city yuannlu business co.ltd
27 May 2009 04:59
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Alibaba doesn't really help at all!!! I lost a lot too.... Just a very valuable lesson... just don't pay via western union to anyone at all!!!
28 May 2009 14:29
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Veryupsetcustomer
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They will do anything for money!!! They would want to place all sorts of names!!! Some ppl are just trying to make an honest living and they take the easy way out.
28 May 2009 14:32
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it's no doubt a skin game~
01 Jun 2009 19:11
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