ApolloXVII - SCAMMER - Multiple Victims

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I believe one person has been refunded. Based on the timeline that PayPal gave me I expect to have a refund in the next 2 to 3 days.
 
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I was just on the phone with PayPal and they refunded me after checking the case. I suggest you do the same if you are in a hurry, they can drag their feet sometimes.
 
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I was just on the phone with PayPal and they refunded me after checking the case. I suggest you do the same if you are in a hurry, they can drag their feet sometimes.

What date did you first open a dispute?
 
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What date did you first open a dispute?
27th of June I think, but I quickly escalated it. Do you get your money back automatically if the seller does not respond to the dispute?
 
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I only opened a dispute on July 6th, so I have to wait until July 17th for the "seller" to respond.

"Once we receive the information from the seller, we'll review and update you by 17 July 2022 at 6:25:36 AM IST. We'll let you know if we need more information. In the meantime, you can submit any additional information you may have."

I hope they just refund me on July 17th.
 
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Do you get your money back automatically if the seller does not respond to the dispute?
Yes. PayPal gives the seller a chance to respond to the dispute, which is the same date that PayPal gives you (the person opening the dispute). If the seller does not respond by that issued date, PayPal will automatically refund you.
 
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I have passed the "SELLER RESPOND BY" date.
My claim is now in "UNDER REVIEW" which should complete by July 16.
The case is expected to be closed by July 21.
I have not received any refund yet.
 
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which should complete by July 16.
The case is expected to be closed by July 21.
Then this is the timeframe, for you, in which to expect a refund.
 
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I got a refund today. Apollo hat time to make a statement till today...he didnt...and i got the refund automatically today
 
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Just to let everyone know I also got refunded today for the Grey Side of the Moon. Automatic refund after the seller reply deadline ended.

Fingers crossed you all get the refund too fellas.
 
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I got a refund today. Apollo hat time to make a statement till today...he didnt...and i got the refund automatically today

Hmmm..... I filed my claim before you on July 1 and it is still under review. Slightly concerning.
 
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Hmmm..... I filed my claim before you on July 1 and it is still under review. Slightly concerning.

What date does it give you as the maximum response time by the seller?
 
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MtV MtV
What date does it give you as the maximum response time by the seller?

Thanks.

When I made the claim it said:
Sender Reply by July 11 (there was none)
Reply from PayPal by July 16
Case to be closed July 21.

I called PAYPAL and they said the July 16 date was shifted to Monday, July 18. They are very aware of the scope of the scam. She repeated to me "It's a lot of money" over and over.
 
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Thanks.

When I made the claim it said:
Sender Reply by July 11 (there was none)
Reply from PayPal by July 16
Case to be closed July 21.

I called PAYPAL and they said the July 16 date was shifted to Monday, July 18. They are very aware of the scope of the scam. She repeated to me "It's a lot of money" over and over.

Oh - and all our cases were escalated to higher department for investigation of the seller.
 
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Thanks.

When I made the claim it said:
Sender Reply by July 11 (there was none)
Reply from PayPal by July 16
Case to be closed July 21.

I called PAYPAL and they said the July 16 date was shifted to Monday, July 18. They are very aware of the scope of the scam. She repeated to me "It's a lot of money" over and over.
I can only imagine the anxiety in your position and I say this with a sympathetic tone, do try to wait to the date given. I know it’s frustrating to see others be refunded before & faster than you but there could be reasons for this including down to the country each resides in. I’ve never been scammed like this but I have had to open 3 disputes on PayPal over the last couple of years and I was refunded on each by the date given. Each was an international order, each totaled around $500, and each time the seller refused to respond to the escalation.
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I can only imagine the anxiety in your position and I say this with a sympathetic tone, do try to wait to the date given. I know it’s frustrating to see others be refunded before & faster than you but there could be reasons for this including down to the country each resides in. I’ve never been scammed like this but I have had to open 3 disputes on PayPal over the last couple of years and I was refunded on each by the date given. Each was an international order, each totaled around $500, and each time the seller refused to respond to the escalation.

Thanks for the support. This is 2000 euro. ugh.
 
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Hi all,

Just to let you know, PayPal have automatically refunded my money. I was given today morning as the deadline for Victor to respond. PayPal awarded in my favour. I can see the refund on PayPal, I just need to check it goes back on my cc card now.

Hope this gives some reassurance to those that are still waiting
 
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I was just issued a refund after an hour on the phone with PayPal. The date passed and they were going to give Victor 2 more days to respond. I was able to reason with a very nice supervisor who saw to it that I received my refund. My advice to @Dwlighting is to call and do the same.

On a side note, while on the phone I asked if he knew the amount of the fraud and he said over $200,000.
 
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My case was also just settled in my favour.

I'd love to know what happens now. Will PayPal go after this guy? Will he ever pay the money back if he's caught? Will he go to court? Will he receive a sentence?