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I think I was scammed

LilacTree — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:38:45 GMT

I always ask my daughters what they'd like as a Christmas present. Unlike many, my girls actually need things. One of my daughters wanted a new handbag and sent me a photo of a Coach she liked that was offering a huge discount. Without thinking (I should have known better) I just went ahead and ordered it.

That was several weeks ago. All I received was an "email" type notification that my payment went through and I would receive the paperwork when they shipped the bag. No Coach logo, no address, nothing that looked legitimate. I was immediately suspicious. I wrote back that I would like a phone number just in case there was a problem. I received the same email back about shipping the paperwork at the time they shipped the bag. I have received nothing.

I know I can contact my CC company, but am wondering if I should wait a little while longer to see if the handbag arrives.

Anyone been through this and have any suggestions?

Re: I think I was scammed

fortune — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:46:07 GMT

@LilacTree wrote:
I always ask my daughters what they'd like as a Christmas present. Unlike many, my girls actually need things. One of my daughters wanted a new handbag and sent me a photo of a Coach she liked that was offering a huge discount. Without thinking (I should have known better) I just went ahead and ordered it.

That was several weeks ago. All I received was an "email" type notification that my payment went through and I would receive the paperwork when they shipped the bag. No Coach logo, no address, nothing that looked legitimate. I was immediately suspicious. I wrote back that I would like a phone number just in case there was a problem. I received the same email back about shipping the paperwork at the time they shipped the bag. I have received nothing.

I know I can contact my CC company, but am wondering if I should wait a little while longer to see if the handbag arrives.

Anyone been through this and have any suggestions?

I would give them my telephone number and/or ask them to call me or e-mail me the info within 24 hours or you'll stop payment on the bag. If it's been two weeks and you haven't received it, you've been scammed. You'll need to call your credit card company to get them to take this off your bill and investigate the matter.

Re: I think I was scammed

deepwaterdotter — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:46:19 GMT

Contact the credit card company as soon as possible to stop payment.

Re: I think I was scammed

foo foo shi shi — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:48:58 GMT

@LilacTree wrote:
I always ask my daughters what they'd like as a Christmas present. Unlike many, my girls actually need things. One of my daughters wanted a new handbag and sent me a photo of a Coach she liked that was offering a huge discount. Without thinking (I should have known better) I just went ahead and ordered it.

That was several weeks ago. All I received was an "email" type notification that my payment went through and I would receive the paperwork when they shipped the bag. No Coach logo, no address, nothing that looked legitimate. I was immediately suspicious. I wrote back that I would like a phone number just in case there was a problem. I received the same email back about shipping the paperwork at the time they shipped the bag. I have received nothing.

I know I can contact my CC company, but am wondering if I should wait a little while longer to see if the handbag arrives.

Anyone been through this and have any suggestions?

I have not been through this exactly but I would contact your credit card company.

Re: I think I was scammed

Lucky Charm — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:54:45 GMT

I guess you didn't buy from Coach, but maybe another outlet?

How did you find the 'site' to purchase? Did you google this handbag or was a site provided with the picture?

I'd contact the CC now, since the co. is sending you a generic, non informative reply.

How does one even go after these 'faux' online shops? I hope someone goes after them!

Re: I think I was scammed

mstyrion 1 — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:57:00 GMT

If the source you ordered from is an Asian-based company, the handbag is not a genuine Coach. There are many websites out there advertising "Coach" bags at what seem like phenomenal prices. Most are not the genuine product.

If it is one of the replicas and it is from an Asian company, the shipping can be unusually long. They have to go through customs when delivered to the USA.

Re: I think I was scammed

MillieMilan — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:11:17 GMT

http://www.coach.com/counterfeit-education.html

Re: I think I was scammed

Lipstickdiva — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:18:17 GMT

My guess is you ordered a fake and it is shipping from China. This happened to my sister's best friend a couple of years ago. She ordered my sister a wallett from a "discount" site. When she still hadn't received the wallet after 3 weeks, she was sure she'd been scammed. It took 4 weeks but she eventually did receive what she ordered.

Of course, to this day I do not think she knows she ordered a fake and I wasn't going to tell her.

Re: I think I was scammed

shell garden — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:19:17 GMT

Goodness....when will people learn?

Re: I think I was scammed

CatsyCline — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:20:02 GMT

call your cc company! right now

Re: I think I was scammed

Group 5 minus 1 — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:23:36 GMT

Just how much was this 'Coach' handbag that she 'needed'?

Re: I think I was scammed

sunshine45 — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:23:39 GMT

what was the name of the website?

Re: I think I was scammed

CatsyCline — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:24:09 GMT

Coach bags are available at Marshalls now. Coach. com just had a Friends and Family Sale too, also online

Re: I think I was scammed

OnlyShopsOnline — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:24:34 GMT

Call Coach and see if you purchased from a licensed vendor. There are many fake vendors online. Then, call you credit card company and put the charge in dispute.

Re: I think I was scammed

WSfan — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:24:50 GMT

I have always found that if it seems too good to be true, it usually is. You live and learn.

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shell garden — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:35:16 GMT

I agree WSFAN! Sadly, some people never learn! Oh well!

Re: I think I was scammed

HappyDaze — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:48:15 GMT

@ncascade wrote:
Just how much was this 'Coach' handbag that she 'needed'?

lol when I read that OP said "unlike many, my girls actually need things.." I thought she meant true needs, like essentials (linens, warm coats, cooking stuff, etc). You know, needs not wants or nice to haves. I was confused by that statement. Then when she said a Coach handbag I laughed. Perhaps her statement was tongue in cheek (hopefully??).

Anyway, OP, call your CC and cancel payment immediately.

Re: I think I was scammed

Allegheny — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:50:43 GMT

I don't think you were scammed per se, but did order a fake Coach probably from out of the country. Yes, you should contact your credit card company.

If you can google the original name of the place you ordered from you may find info on them as to location, etc. I would also call Coach and inform them.

Highend companies once were very concerned about knock off companies.

Re: I think I was scammed

LilacTree — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:54:58 GMT

@ncascade wrote:
Just how much was this 'Coach' handbag that she 'needed'?

It was a $250 bag on sale for $57. I'm sure it's a fake.

Re: I think I was scammed

LilacTree — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:00:07 GMT

@HappyDaze wrote:
@ncascade wrote:
Just how much was this 'Coach' handbag that she 'needed'?
lol when I read that OP said "unlike many, my girls actually need things.." I thought she meant true needs, like essentials (linens, warm coats, cooking stuff, etc). You know, needs not wants or nice to haves. I was confused by that statement. Then when she said a Coach handbag I laughed. Perhaps her statement was tongue in cheek (hopefully??).

Anyway, OP, call your CC and cancel payment immediately.

This daughter is far from a spender. The handbag she is carrying now is a hand-me-down from me, and it was almost ten years old when I gave it to her. She is very frugal. She won't even buy a Sunbeam heating pad as I have been nagging her to do. She uses one of those plastic things from the drug store. Ugh!