I was searching online for a motorcycle and found listings on Craigslist. I found a Bike near my town in Kirkwood, IL. I emailed the seller about the bike and he got back to me within a few days. I asked him about the bike and basic information. He gave me very vivid details about the bike and sent me a dozen pictures to show me what it looked like. I asked him what I needed to do to purchase the bike.
He told me i had to western union the money to an accountant from moneybookers and they would hold the money until I had decided I wanted to actually purchase it. I read threw their website and it had seemed harmless. I contacted them and asked what needed to be done. They had me read through there return policy and the privacy act so I understood what my information was used for.
The refund policy clearly states that if you are not satisfied with there services you will be refunded fully in 3 business days. I sent money through western union to this accountant on 02/04/09 and was supposed to receive an email stating when the bike would be shipped to me. After not receiving an email for a few days I started to get suspicious. I found this website and discovered I had been scammed.
Kevin Lodwick was the supposed seller and claimed he was moving to London for work and was selling his motorcycle because he could not take it. I have read more and more articles about moneybookers and they are all the same. Everyone of them says they are moving to London. Buyer Beware is the case here. honest people trying to buy honest products and we get scammed.
" * Buyers and Sellers Know What to Expect: The buyer and seller view and agree to terms before the transaction begins.
* Payments are Guaranteed: Instead of sending payment directly to the seller, the buyer sends payment to MoneyBookers where it is held in a trust account.
* Shipments are Safe: The seller may feel safe when shipping the merchandise to the buyer, knowing that the buyer's payment has been verified and is safely held by MoneyBookers.
* Inspect Before You Pay: If the buyer and seller agree to an inspection period, the buyer may examine the merchandise before payment is released to the seller (and if the buyer rejects the merchandise, the seller may inspect the merchandise upon return before payment is refunded to the buyer)."
The conditions of the company. I have filed with local authorities and Western Union Authorities about this Fraud matter. This company is still out there and has not been shut down. Beware of who you are buying from and what you are buying. Recommendation do not buy a large purchase that you yourself cannot view. In person. Pictures can always be fake.
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