Can you turn someone in for insurance fraud?
If you have any information regarding fraudulent insurance activity, you may call the Consumer Hotline at 800-927- 4357. All suspected insurance fraud reported to the Consumer Hotline is forwarded to the Fraud Division.
Can you press charges on a scammer?
Telling the Federal Trade Commission helps us stop ripoffs, scams, and fraudsters. To file a complaint, just go to ftc.gov/complaint, and answer the questions. Or call That’s all there is to it. If you’ve been ripped off or scammed, complain to the Federal Trade Commission.
How do I get my money back if I was scammed?
Contact your bank immediately to let them know what’s happened and ask if you can get a refund. Most banks should reimburse you if you’ve transferred money to someone because of a scam. This type of scam is known as an ‘authorised push payment’.
What can you do if you get scammed on OfferUp?
If the seller is a Verified Shop, you’ll be protected through OfferUp 30-Day Purchase Protection. First, contact the seller to ask for a refund as soon as possible. See instructions below on how to request a refund from a Verified Shop and a community seller.
Can OfferUp be trusted?
As an added security feature, OfferUp provides secure in-app messaging for those looking to buy and sell stuff locally online. For those who are wondering, “Is OfferUp safe to use,” our OfferUp review says yes—the platform itself is safe and secure.
Can I get my money back on OfferUp?
You can request a refund from the delivered notification you received up to 2 days after you get the item. If you don’t get a response that solves the issue, you have 2 more days to let us know by filing a claim. After that time period expires, we’ll assume you’re happy with the item and complete the transaction.
Does OfferUp have fake buyers?
OfferUp Buyer Sends a Fake Invoice These days, you can fake whatever you would like. The chances are, very few people will notice. It is the reason most of the OfferUp scams are effective. This scam usually happens when you choose to receive the payment via PayPal.
How do you know if someone is legit on OfferUp?
If you feel like you’re a victim of OfferUp scams, Social Catfish is here to figure out who they really are! You can use our reverse search bar to verify their identity with any name, email address, phone number, social media username, or image that you have of them.
Are Fake items prohibited on OfferUp?
The sale of bootlegs, counterfeits, fakes, and unauthorized or pirated copies of items is illegal and not allowed on OfferUp, including: Counterfeits, fakes, and replicas of brand-name items, including items “inspired” by a brand without permission of the owner.
Why is OfferUp shipping so cheap?
OfferUp has clearly decided on a shipping formula that charges a flat $10 dollars across a wide weight range. It sounds to me like they make a little money on small shipments and lose a bit on heavier shipments and have decided to just charge a flat rate to simplify things for the buyers.
How much does OfferUp charge to ship?
List your item for nationwide shipping. You’ll see a 12.9% service fee for your item. The minimum fee is $1.99. On the Delivery Method page, pick the package size that can hold your item with padding around it.
Is buying shipped items on OfferUp safe?
Shipped items and Buyer Protection Claims When an item is paid for and shipped through OfferUp, the buyer may be protected if certain problems occur, but only if the transaction and payment were completed through OfferUp. Sellers are responsible for selling the item that was purchased as described in the post.
What is the seller fee on OfferUp?
Sellers are required to pay a service fee when shipped items sell. The fee is either a minimum of $1.99, or 12.9% of the sale price. For more information on seller fees, see our Terms of Service.
What happens when you report someone on OfferUp?
When you report someone in the app, you’re reporting them to OfferUp. We might follow up with you if additional information is needed. If someone is bothering you, you can block them. You won’t receive further messages from them and any current message threads you have with them will also disappear.
Does OfferUp take a fee?
Posting and browsing items on OfferUp is free, and buying items with cash is free for both sellers and buyers. Certain transactions, like shipped items, may include service fees or shipping costs when the item is sold. Starting with the fourth post each month, the seller pays a fee to list each vehicle.