[Boatanchors] Fraud Question

J. Forster jfor at quik.com
Fri Sep 23 20:40:56 EDT 2005


BSugarberg wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I used to think that I was protected if I paid for my goodies with
> a USPS Money Order.  However, I have read/heard that the USPS will take
> little action on a complaint, unless a high dollar figure is involved,
> or the seller has multiple complaints against him; and in any event,
> rarely do you get any money back.
>
> Is there anyone on the list who has had an actual experience with the
> USPS regarding a complaint, pro or con, that they could tell us about?
> Has anyone actually gotten their money back?
>
> 73, Bruce WA8TNC

I've had three deals paid with USPS MOs go bad. I each case, I filed on line
complaints with the Postal Inspectors. I recovered in full every time. The USPS
works for me, not eBay or PayPal.

I only wish Canada Post was as good and efficient.

-John



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