How I got scammed on Facebook Marketplace, and how you can avoid it!

I tried to buy a drum set from Facebook Marketplace--it seemed too good to be true, and it was!

[@michaelroby6538]

Nice to see the boys! You are a great drummer!!! And Chris, you are correct. Tech is not your friend.

[@christhedrummerkimball]

:) Thanks, as always, for watching!

[@cathydrums2846]

Your videos are excellent! I just discovered them today from a comment you made on one of the Facebook drum group pages. I am sharing them with a drum buddy of mine. You rock!

[@christhedrummerkimball]

Thank you! I appreciate it very much.

[@munderwood7114]

Good information! Thanks Chris and sons!

[@christhedrummerkimball]

Thank you! Thanks for watching--I appreciate it.

[@smackinjack.]

They Were Every bit of 400 dollars, I Know Mine were and their some of the best sounding drums I've ever owned...Even better than my Ludwig Rockers Set i had, It Would've been nice if you could've gotten them though...But That's The Way It Goes Sometimes.

[@sticksbass]

i think someone tried to scam me on fb. i put some notices out on drum channels that im looking for a carmichael throne so he offered me a choice of 2 but wouldnt except paypal so i declined.

[@christhedrummerkimball]

smart choice!

[@angeloroz4206]

I did bank transfer for postage tru marketplace, can I get my money back?

[@christhedrummerkimball]

I'm not sure, but I would check with your banking folks to see what they say.

[@student702]

Are you able to turn off the auto-focus? I feel like every time you move, the picture changes.

[@christhedrummerkimball]

sorry about that, I'm just using my phone and I'm not very tech savvy!

[@MONARDAMUSIC]

Did you get your refund Chris?

[@christhedrummerkimball]

I received a notice from Discover they are looking into it and will contact me when the final decision is made... They said it could take up to 2 months!

[@MONARDAMUSIC]

@@christhedrummerkimball what a nightmare! I’m very surprised PayPal can’t help you.. are you not able to click refund on the actual transaction?

[@christhedrummerkimball]

@@MONARDAMUSIC Because I used the "friends and family" feature which has no guarantee for refund I have no recourse with Paypal.

[@christhedrummerkimball]

Good news--the nice folks at Discover Card refunded the entire amount, so I'm not out any money at all. May all the scammers' cymbals crack, heads split, and drumsticks break!

[@MONARDAMUSIC]

@@christhedrummerkimball great news Chris! Chuffed for you! 👍👍👍

[@DrummerGrrrl]

By the way, PayPal owns Venmo, another one of those send money to someone apps. And Zelle WAS okay for a few years but then I started having weird experiences with that app. and got rid of it. I haven't had any problems with Venmo. PayPal makes me nervous. I'm only going to buy locally, I THINK.

[@christhedrummerkimball]

Wise decision.