Money Order Scams

As technology advances and becomes more accessible, more and more people are shopping on the internet instead of at stores. Shopping online has numerous advantages-cheaper prices and more options. Unfortunately, however, shopping online puts you at risk for being scammed. In order to protect yourself from internet scams, it is important to be aware of the most common schemes.

If you have been the victim of a scam that has caused you serious financial trouble, you may want to consider filing for bankruptcy. Contact the West Palm Beach bankruptcy attorneys at Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. to discuss the details of your economic hardships. Call 561-353-2800 today to schedule a free initial consultation.

How Money Orders Work

Most purchases online use credit cards or Paypal to secure payment transactions. Some sellers, however, request that buyers send a money order to ensure payment before they ship the purchased item. Because money orders function in the same way as cash, sellers can redeem their money immediately on receipt; whereas, with checks and credit card purchases, the buyer can cancel the payment if they suspect a scam.

When you send a money order, there is no way to retrieve the lost money. You must rely on the good faith of the seller to ship you the product; however, if you are being scammed, this is unlikely. You may lose hundreds of dollars and never receive the product you purchased.

Contact Us

If you have been scammed and are now facing bankruptcy, contact the West Palm Beach bankruptcy attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 561-353-2800 to discuss your options.