Scammed over Twitter

[Bagelll]

For the second time, I've been scammed. The first one was a bit easier to get my money back from, but the second scammer knew what he/she was doing. So we were talking over a Twitter private message, I sent the money to his/her PayPal email, and then he/she deletes his/her Twitter account, so I have no evidence of this other than me paying him/her. What can I do to get my money back? I can't start a dispute, because I technically didn't buy anything, I just payed him/her. The Twitter private conversation has disappeared if I wasn't clear enough.

[kernowlass]

@Bagelll

How did you pay?

Was it send goods > friends/ family?

Or did you pay an invoice or money request?

[Bagelll]

Send money to friends and family

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@Bagelll

Oh dear, a “gift” or “personal” payments are intended as transfer of funds from family or friends to one another. For this reason, there is no processing fee when payment is made with bank or PayPal balance.

On the other hand, as it is a “personal” payment, there is also no Buyer protection as no goods or services should have been exchanged.

If he was not a close mate or family member you should never use that option as it enables the seller to evade his paypal fees and negates your buyer protection at the same time.

Scam sellers often ask for payment that way as they know this.

Your only hope is if you funded your paypal payment via a credit card then contact your card issuer and see if they will help you.

[Bagelll]

Ok, thanks for your help