FaceBook Marketplace Scam

[pmova]

Hi,

I am shopping around iphone and came across a seller selling it on Facebook MarketPlace. 

Unfortunately I could sense the thoughts of seller and she asked me to make a secure payment for the item through facebook.

Initially I thought it was a scam, but also wanted to give a try since FaceBook is secure and also payments through paypal are protected.

As soon as I made my payment she blocked me and reported me so I could never get access to her profile or listing. I opened a case on Facebook but still I want to make sure if I can cancel this transaction through PayPal protection.

** I am sharing my experience so that no one else can fall into these kind of traps.

Any help in this or suggestions how to open a claim on Paypal and or FaceBook are appreciated.

Thanks,

Phani.

[QcyMom]

Similar experience. But he sold me someone else's PS4 which had an active online account on it. No games or controller as advertised so I disputed the payment. He said he used his mom's PayPal and she couldn't get her paycheck with the hold. So now I'm out $275 and probably holding a stolen PS4.

PayPal should allow re-opening for communication.