Scammed When Purchasing Resell Tickets
A disappointed internet customer recently recounted her experience after getting scammed out of tickets from a resell scam through Venmo. With the intent of buying tickets off a private individual, the consumer sent $60 via the company’s “friends and family” payment option — an action that provided no protection on a purchase. Unfortunately, the seller took off with no trace left and no tickets delivered.
A Costly Rookie Mistake
The victim, being a generation bred on online suspicion, confessed feeling particularly frustrated for having fallen into a scam that they believed they were immune from. “I was always informed that everything online is a scam,” the user explained, “and yet I still fell into it.” While the loss totaled just $60, the emotional frustration and toll was a longer time in the healing process than the financial damage.
A Harsh Reminder for Digital Shoppers
The incident reminds online consumers of the importance of using secure payment methods that ensure consumer protection when purchasing from strangers. While Venmo did not admit to any recourse based on the payment mode, the victim wishes that by narrating their experience, others can escape the same trap.
Even minor frauds can create a huge dent in trust and confidence in Internet transactions.
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