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dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#25Scammed
Posted: 12/2/15 at 5:12am
Be the bigger person? This person STOLE from the OP. Are you really suggesting that's ok And the OP should just forget about it?
And no, I don't think this is mail fraud...nothing was done through the mail. Just saying something was mailed isn't a crime, just a lie.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
Tandrews
Understudy Joined: 11/24/15
#28Scammed
Posted: 12/2/15 at 8:45am
steven22 said: "I just bought tickets for Lazarus and paid the seller via PayPal. I also received confirmation from the BO that the tickets have been transferred to me. However, if there was an issue, would I be covered by PayPal?
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Yes, you would be covered by PayPal. Always conduct "sales" through PayPal or Ticketmaster. Even StubHub has decent policies for buyers under most circumstances.
Huss417
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Huss417
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Liza's Headband
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/13
Pootie2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/14
Pauly3
Featured Actor Joined: 12/12/11
#37Scammed
Posted: 12/2/15 at 8:35pm
To those saying don't pursue small claims court or retaliation, why not?
This is a civil case involving breach of contract and likely isn't a criminal case, so police probably won't do anything. Suing in small claims court is typically not very difficult, and you can recoup all your costs, including court fees, having the defendant served and any costs involved in collecting on any judgement (e.g., garnishing wages). Some courts will attempt to serve the papers for you - possibly with a low fee. Just the satisfaction of knowing a uniformed officer of the court will be knocking on this guy's door is some sort of satisfaction.
Small claims court is not very expensive either. Even if unsuccessful in collecting after a judgement is awarded, getting the judgment may be worth the expense and trouble (to some). To ensure your case is understood, write an outline with only pertinent data showing specific dates and what you and he did on each date. Place this on top of your supporting documentation. Also send the guy another email, or even better a registered letter, asking for payment. Let him know if he fails to comply by a certain date, you will be filing the paperwork in small claims court the next day - and that you will track down every avenue possible to collect after you are awarded a judgment by the court - and that includes contacting his current employer and future employers if needed. If your end of the story is accurate and supported by your email communications, and you relay that info briefly and accurately in your outline, you will win easily - and the defendant will likely do all the talking in the court hearing (if he bothers to show up).
