Marketplace seller vanished after you paid
Save the order confirmation, marketplace messages, receipt and transaction details. Immediately report the missing seller to the marketplace and your bank or payment provider, asking about available transaction disputes.
What to do next
- Save the order confirmation, marketplace messages, receipt and transaction details.
- Immediately report the missing seller to the marketplace and your bank or payment provider, asking about available transaction disputes.
- If you suspect fraud in Australia, report it to Scamwatch; do not pay another fee to 'unlock' a refund.
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Immediately report the missing seller to the marketplace and your bank or payment provider, asking about available transaction disputes. If you suspect fraud in Australia, report it to Scamwatch; do not pay another fee to 'unlock' a refund.
Frequently asked questions
Which checks matter most for marketplace seller vanished after you paid?
Save the order confirmation, marketplace messages, receipt and transaction details.
What is a sensible follow-up for marketplace seller vanished after you paid?
Immediately report the missing seller to the marketplace and your bank or payment provider, asking about available transaction disputes.
What should I do next if the issue with marketplace seller vanished after you paid remains?
If you suspect fraud in Australia, report it to Scamwatch; do not pay another fee to 'unlock' a refund.
Which details are most important for marketplace seller vanished after you paid?
Scamwatch recommends immediately contacting bank/payment provider and reporting shopping scams