Scam Type
Online Purchase Scam
Business Name Used
online accordion purchase scam
Date Reported
July 09, 2024
Postal Code
44062
Total Dollars Lost
$ 1300
Scam Description
I was looking for an accordion online and received a text on Messenger from this company. Under the logo it stated it was a “Business Chat” so I thought it was a reputable company. I saw an accordion I was interested in and was quoted a price of $800.00 shipped. After finally going to Western Union after a grueling week of trying to pay through several apps, I was relieved that the payment had been sent and received. However, the next morning I received a text stating I needed to pay $650.00 for shipping and would receive 65% back upon receipt of the product. I refused that, but sent $300, with the promise of my accordion being delivered the next day. I then received a text that the drivers were in an accident, would I send $200. To help pay repair costs…absolutely not! I asked for a refund and they said they don’t do refunds. I didn’t hear from them fora couple of days, then received a text stating they found another shipper, would I pay $200. More for delivery. Against my husband’s better judgement, I sent it, only to hear the same story of those people getting in an accident, would I send money for their medical bills? Absolutely not!!! I blocked all contacts and found I could report the scam on Messenger. I copied all the messenger texts and texts rom the shippers and emailed them to myself. I made copies of the money receipts, printed them all off, and called the police to make a report. I also went on the website ReportFraud.ftc.gov to report it there, and also the FBI.