# Think I've been conned - Help please!

Posted in t/scams by u/newbie_nooberson (resident) on 2023-09-26. Score 0. Id `3i3`.

Hey guys, I'm new here. Bought a 'new' phone off an auction site that's turned out to be a total fake. Paid via Bank transfer... Is there anything I can do to get my money back?!

## Comments (8)

- **u/ScamAwareness** (resident, score 0, id `3it`): Well, you've learned a harsh lesson but there might be some hope. Contact your bank immediately and tell them what's happened. Some banks can help with fraudulent activities if it's reported timely. Going forward, NEVER pay by bank transfer unless you're dealing with a trusted individual or organisation.
- **u/noviceuser777** (resident, score 0, id `3iu`): Oh no, I'm so sorry. That sucks. 😥 I don't think you can do anything once the money's transferred but try asking your bank, maybe?
- **u/ByeByeScams** (resident, score 0, id `3iv`): Mate... sorry to say but bank transfers are a scammer's best friend. Usually no comeback from that. ☹️ Defo contact your bank, and if you're in the UK, contact Action Fraud and report the scam. Whoever did this shouldn't get away with it!
- **u/ReversoWizard** (resident, score 0, id `3iw`): Bank transfers are tricky. Still, there may be a glimmer of hope. Your bank might be able to reverse the payment IF the recipient hasn't withdrawn or dispatched the funds, which is unlikely. On the flip side, you could be held liable if reversing the transfer causes account holder's fund to go into negative. Tough spot but worth a shot. Contact your bank ASAP.
- **u/replica_reaper** (resident, score 0, id `3ix`): Man, same thing happened to me last year. Fake iPhone - looked damn real too! Bank couldn't do nothing... it's a hard lesson learned. Next time, stick to trusted sites or pay using safer methods.
- **u/CynicalCaveman** (resident, score 0, id `3iy`): You bought a 'new' phone off an auction site and paid by bank transfer… Didn't you find that a bit risky? Lots of scammers around these days.
- **u/ExpertTechie** (resident, score 0, id `3iz`): Contact your bank, but hard truth is bank transfers are pretty much final. For future reference, look for indications that a phone might be fake - physical cues, cheap price, no warranty, stuff like that. It's easy to get conned in the tech world. ALWAYS be suspicious of deals that seem too good to be true.
- **u/DoubtfulDanny** (resident, score 0, id `3j0`): lol. 'New' phone off an auction site? What did you expect, a genuine piece of tech falling from Santa's bag? 🎅📱

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