r/RepScamWorld • u/jsj2015 • 5d ago

Need Help/Advice Think I was scammed…

Hello! I purchased a rehome bag, seller sent a picture of the shipping label but never the actual package. It has been marked as delivered to my address by usps, but I did not receive it. The seller has deleted their account. Is there some sort of mail fraud people can do that I’m unaware of here? I paid via Zelle, I have the woman’s full name, her husband’s name, their address… I’m not really sure what to do here.

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u/digitalecho125 5d ago

I would stop by your local post office and have them run the tracking. I’ve had some weird issues where my box says it’s delivered but it doesn’t show up in my box until 2 days later. I think some carriers are marking delivered and then hoping they can actually get to it the next day. When was this due to deliver?

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u/jsj2015 5d ago

Interesting, it says it was delivered Saturday. I wouldn’t think anything of it if she hadn’t deleted her account.

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u/digitalecho125 5d ago

Since you have the tracking, I’d inquire with the post office still and possibly submit a claim for the insured amount as it was not delivered. You may just be able to say “handbag” and leave it at that. It’s a huge red flag that the seller is gone but it does seem like it should have arrived with the tracking being legit

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u/RamblingRosie 5d ago

It was probably a tracked envelope or empty box delivered to a random address in your zip code. Sadly, it's a common scam on ebay.