I Think I've been scammed (Update to prior post)

One more question. Can the postal service provide a scan of the package, from the tracking number, that would verify the address that the package was mailed to? The reason I ask is if not, couldn't anyone just mail a package wherever they want uninsured, provide a tracking number, and then leave the buyer high and dry?

[Seven]

Originally Posted by Gobucsmagic74

One more question. Can the postal service provide a scan of the package, from the tracking number, that would verify the address that the package was mailed to? The reason I ask is if not, couldn't anyone just mail a package wherever they want uninsured, provide a tracking number, and then leave the buyer high and dry?

That's something I'm going to look into when I go down there tomorrow. This entire situation is exhausting, but I'm determined to find a resolution.

[Jcosta19]

Originally Posted by Seven

That's something I'm going to look into when I go down there tomorrow. This entire situation is exhausting, but I'm determined to find a resolution.

If post office cant provide this you could always ask the seller for a copy of the original shipping label, which should be saved (and dated) in paypal.

You could tell them you need to confirm it was correct for the post office, as to not offend.

I'm sure you want the card more than anything but if you used a credit card through paypal, if all else fails (post office, ebay, etc.), you could also try paypal or your credit card company.

You certainly have enough proof that you never received what you paid for, and fraudulent activity on top of it.

Best of luck.

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[swarmee]

Ask the post office for the GPS location tag where they dropped it. It could have been a porch pirate as well (someone who steals it once it's delivered to your doorstep).

[Seven]

Originally Posted by swarmee

Ask the post office for the GPS location tag where they dropped it. It could have been a porch pirate as well (someone who steals it once it's delivered to your doorstep).

This is another thing, that I will do. Thank you for the suggestion.

[jayshum]

Apparently, I was reading the thread and posted a response without seeing the last post that suggested basically the same thing.

I don't know what kind of mailbox you have, but is it possible it was delivered correctly to your mailbox then someone else took it from your mailbox before you did?

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by Gobucsmagic74

One more question. Can the postal service provide a scan of the package, from the tracking number, that would verify the address that the package was mailed to? The reason I ask is if not, couldn't anyone just mail a package wherever they want uninsured, provide a tracking number, and then leave the buyer high and dry?

When you print a label through Ebay or Paypal, you enter the address. Even if you hand write a label, the PO clerk enters the address into the system, to get the Zip+4 code and puts a tracking label on the package. The exact address the seller entered should be accessible to the PO by entering the tracking number into the computer. My old neighbor was a PostMaster and I'm sure he explained it that way.

The old scam of sending a similar weighted item to another address in same zip code doesn't work anymore.

[Seven]

So I went down to the post office again today. The Branch Manager confirmed that it was 100% a fault on their part and the package was misdelievered. H told me that he was going to send someone again to the house that it was misdelievered to and that he would call me by 5 PM eastern. Additionally he gave me a direct phone number to him that I can reach out so I don't have to constantly be going back and forth to the post office.

So some minor progress on that end, but still no idea about the mysterious 2nd listing that popped up with the exact same card, in Jersey. More and more I'm leaning towards the possibility that I will never see this card but here's to hoping.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Seven

So I went down to the post office again today. The Branch Manager confirmed that it was 100% a fault on their part and the package was misdelievered. H told me that he was going to send someone again to the house that it was misdelievered to and that he would call me by 5 PM eastern. Additionally he gave me a direct phone number to him that I can reach out so I don't have to constantly be going back and forth to the post office.

So some minor progress on that end, but still no idea about the mysterious 2nd listing that popped up with the exact same card, in Jersey. More and more I'm leaning towards the possibility that I will never see this card but here's to hoping.

Did you pay with a credit card?

[Seven]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Did you pay with a credit card?

I did.

Originally Posted by Seven

So I went down to the post office again today. The Branch Manager confirmed that it was 100% a fault on their part and the package was misdelievered. H told me that he was going to send someone again to the house that it was misdelievered to and that he would call me by 5 PM eastern. Additionally he gave me a direct phone number to him that I can reach out so I don't have to constantly be going back and forth to the post office.

So some minor progress on that end, but still no idea about the mysterious 2nd listing that popped up with the exact same card, in Jersey. More and more I'm leaning towards the possibility that I will never see this card but here's to hoping.

Did the branch manager indicate what sort of compensation might be available to you seeing as how the package was not insured. Him accepting responsibility doesn’t do you a whole lot of good other than to provide proof to your credit card company. Something tells me the seller is gonna end up taking the loss here which may be appropriate considering the value of the card and the decision he made not to insure it. Pretty crappy situation all around really.

[Jcosta19]

Originally Posted by Seven

So I went down to the post office again today. The Branch Manager confirmed that it was 100% a fault on their part and the package was misdelievered. H told me that he was going to send someone again to the house that it was misdelievered to and that he would call me by 5 PM eastern. Additionally he gave me a direct phone number to him that I can reach out so I don't have to constantly be going back and forth to the post office.



So some minor progress on that end, but still no idea about the mysterious 2nd listing that popped up with the exact same card, in Jersey. More and more I'm leaning towards the possibility that I will never see this card but here's to hoping.

Its seems almost 100% certain that the package was opened after incorrectly delivered.

Hopefully with the item being pulled from ebay (presumably due to fraud concerns) and the post office following up on the delivery address it will scare the person who opened it to just give it back.

Wishful thinking, but I try to be an optimist.

Did you inform the Branch manager that the item was listed on Ebay after it was delivered so they open a case if they have no luck at the address today?

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[Seven]

Originally Posted by Gobucsmagic74

Did the branch manager indicate what sort of compensation might be available to you seeing as how the package was not insured. Him accepting responsibility doesn’t do you a whole lot of good other than to provide proof to your credit card company. Something tells me the seller is gonna end up taking the loss here which may be appropriate considering the value of the card and the decision he made not to insure it. Pretty crappy situation all around really.

I think the last sentence sums this up perfectly. It's just a crappy situation all around. And now it's going to have me second guessing anytime something is sent through USPS. I think I should be able to get my money back assuming I never see the card.

Originally Posted by Jcosta19

Its seems almost 100% certain that the package was opened after incorrectly delivered.

Hopefully with the item being pulled from ebay (presumably due to fraud concerns) and the post office following up on the delivery address it will scare the person who opened it to just give it back.

Wishful thinking, but I try to be an optimist.

Did you inform the Branch manager that the item was listed on Ebay after it was delivered so they open a case if they have no luck at the address today?

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I didn't inform the branch manager of that. It will be something that I will bring up though, when I speak to him later today.

[Seven]

Another update, the Branch Manager did not call me. I reached out to the phone number he provided and got no answer. I filed a claim with Ebay. Just very upset and frustrated at this point.

[The-Cardfather]

Originally Posted by Seven

Another update, the Branch Manager did not call me. I reached out to the phone number he provided and got no answer. I filed a claim with Ebay. Just very upset and frustrated at this point.

James,

I recommend that you file a formal complaint against the branch manager. Based on your posts, he seems to be quite uncooperative.

You can do it online, and the process appears to be quite simple. (I think that "employee misconduct" would certainly apply here.)

Here is the link:

https://www.uspsoig.gov/form/file-online-complaint

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