paypal question

so, i just realized that if you buy feeder insects with paypal and got scammed then you cant get your money back? so im screwed?? is that right? because they don't cover live insects? has any1 gotten their money back when purchasing feeder insects through paypal? any info or advice would help. Thanks

When dealing with PayPal, getting a refund for any animal purchase is a bit of a crapshoot. If you're lucky enough to have paid with a credit card or a withdrawal from your bank account, you may still be in luck. As long as you didn't pay with money that you happened to have laying in your PayPal account, there's often a degree of recourse. How exactly was the purchase funded?

aww i had paypal credit, thats how i payed, so i guess im pretty much screwed. damn it!!!

Thank you for all your help Dan.

If/when the seller makes it clear that they don't intend to make you whole, you can always take it to the BOI. It may not help you got your money back, but it'll help others who may consider buying from this person. If you decide to go that route, include all of the evidence that you have: screenshot of the ad, any text/email conversations, pictures of what you received, etc. Just be aware that, since you can't undeniably prove that you received what you claim, there's enough doubt for the seller to try to exploit. For future reference, get in the habit of documenting everything. Even a crummy cell phone video can make a big difference.