Facebook shed ads a scam?

temp20220120d
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I have been seeing a number of ads for a garden shed on Facebook for ridiculously inexpensive prices, ranging from$75-$159. Does anyone know if these are legitimate?  The following site has one for $75 and claims you can use Paypal. I would like to know if anyone knows about this site or has purchased this shed.

 

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StGross
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I had same experience. Paid but no shipping.
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wiggeroo
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same happened to me foolishly paid for the item and they disappeared. I reported it to paypal and they did nothing
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StGross
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If you used credit card, take it up with fraud protection services. They credited me.
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Alreadybeentake
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I ordered one and the email was fake that they gave. Another time I ordered a pool they claimed to delivered. Paypal won't give me my money back since they said it was delivered. No pool is going to fit in a mailbox. All I got was some face masks
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DM63
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I filed a dispute with Paypal and was twice denied. I finally sent a picture of the ad, the invoice stating what I ordered and paid for and documentation from the Post Office showing that what was delivered was a 7 oz package. Fortunately for me, the package was delivered to an address other than mine and I was finally able to get a full refund. I wish everyone good luck in trying to get their money back. I feel your pain. It upsets me that Paypal allows this to go on. I also flag any ad I see on Facebook that advertises the sheds, pools, dog kennels, etc for a ridiculously low price. How this helps even one person.

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Cashjon
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We know you will never receive your items. They are Losers.
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Temp20230525HX
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I ordered $75.00 shed. Order was confirmed via email. I was told item would come in (3boxes) shipped to my door. This was ordered Sept. 19 th. I haven’t received anything . Also contact phone number has been discontinued and not a working number. So yes, iT is a SCAM!!!!!!! Do not order.
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PayPal_Rich
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Hi @Temp20230525HX,

 

I'm sorry to hear that you have not received the shed you ordered! That's not cool. I'd recommend filing an "item not received" claim with PayPal for further assistance.

 

You can do that using your Resolution Center. Here is a link to assist you in accessing your Resolution Center to report his issue: www.paypal.com/resolutioncenter. 


- PayPal_Rich

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JohnQPublic2
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I found the website "unable to locate" and then replied to the confirmation email. Then I was told it would be delayed a while. After several more inquiring emails, nothing. I notified PayPal and no response. I will file a formal complaint. I will update when anything changes. I am shocked to know Facebook allows this and doesn'tam ! inform anyone when it's found to be a sc
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Sammy1963
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I got my 139.00 shed it was a .4 oz pack of post it notes. Ad has disappeared total scam.
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