https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:58:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1174193 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 09:11:15 +0000 HLK208 1174193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: oh yeah, file a dispute through PayPal!! It'll be easy to get your money back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1174157 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 08:59:25 +0000 pui 1174157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: Ah if you used PayPal then you shouldn't have a problem!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1174154 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 08:58:48 +0000 JoJoGirl 1174154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had my debit card stolen and the bank refunded the charges - definitely file a complaint. However you'll likely have to cancel it and get a new one.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1173952 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 07:56:30 +0000 irene 1173952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm it is tricky if you used a debit card but i'd call the bank anyway....</p> <p>For us we only use American Express if we can because of the possibility of this kind of things happening. Amex is usually very good at protecting you on cases like these and they'll remove the charge when you call.</p> <p>Another possibility is I'd call Clark Howard <a href="http://www.clarkhoward.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.clarkhoward.com/</a> and tell them your story and about this company. I don't know how it works but they may help you in getting in touch with the company to find out what's going on. I am not sure if you would get your money back, but at least you would get to let other people about don't do businesses with such a place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1173927 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 07:47:01 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1173927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: I did checkout through paypal in this site. I will contact paypal as well. Thank you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1173821 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:26:53 +0000 mediagirl 1173821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: I don't condone getting credit cards if you don't currently use one. I think what I would do in the future is use another online site with your debit card - like Paypal. That would give you some extra security. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1173409 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 20:30:34 +0000 JamieLee 1173409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That really stinks! I would contest it with your bank. I've had multiple charges reversed by my bank because they were fraudulent. Good luck. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1173386 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 20:21:34 +0000 wheres_c 1173386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: I sincerely suggest getting a credit card, and paying it off every month.<br /> With a credit card you have buyers protection against this stuff.<br /> Also you usually get a year's extended warranty on big purchases, as well as damage protection if something breaks.<br /> It's best to always use a credit card for online purchases since credit card disputes are almost always ruled in favor of the buyer.</p> <p>I would talk to your bank, but when this happened to me, they werent able to help. That's when I got a credit card. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172984 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:45:37 +0000 sorrycharlie 1172984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ugh I am so sorry! also, if this helps, I don't see the weird message when I open the website. the scrolling red message says, "Order by October 27th, choose the lowest cost shipping method and your item will arrive before Halloween!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172968 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:43:25 +0000 mrskc 1172968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: you could get a credit card with like a $500 limit for online shopping. Did you use your debit like a credit card? Doesn't it have a Visa logo on it? Maybe try calling the number on the back of your card? Not sure if that is your bank number or another number. If it does have a Visa logo, maybe call Visa? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172872 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:21:54 +0000 mrs. wagon 1172872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Your debit card should act as a credit card when shopping online since you don't use a pin?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172766 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 17:53:50 +0000 Marfi 1172766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: You paid with your 'debit card' but you didn't use your pin did you? I would call the bank and dispute it. It doesn't hurt to try. DH has done it before and succeeded. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172451 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:41:30 +0000 sunny 1172451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Credit cards have additional consumer protections that debit cards do not have. Being able to dispute charges, free loss or damage insurance, etc are some of the differentiating factors. This doesn't mean one is "more secure" than another. </p> <p>I would check with your bank to see if you can dispute the charge. If not, you might be out of luck. :-(</p> <p>I would look into getting a credit card that you pay off every month to do online shopping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172380 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:21:07 +0000 shinymama 1172380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: I'm sorry. I only purchase online with a credit card because of all the what ifs. Do you by any chance bank with a credit union? They tend to be more member friendly and might be able to help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172372 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:17:40 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1172372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: I used to work for a bank. I'm honestly not sure if they'll refund it because you approved it. (they can be sticklers like that). But, it's always worth a shot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172371 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:17:22 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1172371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: I am so sad. :(</p> <p>Maybe I should get a credit card? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172364 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:16:06 +0000 Ra 1172364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had to contest a charge with my bank once and they were extremely helpful. They refunded my money without any hassle and I never heard anything else about it. I would give them a call! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172304 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:00:43 +0000 LindsayInNY 1172304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agreed with the above. Call your bank. I would also file a complaint with the BBB, just to cover yourself more! FX it shows up though... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172297 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:59:01 +0000 mediagirl 1172297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: yes, it's sadly true. Even though you think you're doing the right thing by using a debit card, it's scary to use them online. </p> <p>Look at the difference when shopping for this costume on google. </p> <p>One is a "trusted" site and the other (that unfortunately you bought from) is not.</p> <p>[attach=251/13/mv6vie.600x268.10-24-2013-3-57-56-PM.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=251/13/mv6vig.600x268.10-24-2013-3-57-39-PM.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172292 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:57:14 +0000 Freckles 1172292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: is right in that debit cards aren't as secure. Did it go through paypal? That's strange you were able to pay for it online via debit card...never saw that option before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172290 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:56:52 +0000 stargal 1172290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Call the bank and dispute the charge as fraud. A similar situation happened to me before and are bank refunded us the money after a investigation </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172277 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:54:32 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1172277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: October 12th. Debit cards aren't as secure as credit cards?<br /> I don't even have a credit card! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172270 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:52:46 +0000 swurlygurl 1172270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: Ugh, it was so cute! You would definitely have to pay a pretty penny on shipping to get another one in time :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172266 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:51:20 +0000 mediagirl 1172266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: I would call your bank and let them know what you are experiencing. They may be able to help you but honestly, debit cards are not as secure as credit cards and if the money is already gone it will be very difficult to get it back. </p> <p>You will want to make sure your bank knows about it anyways. When did you order it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172259 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:49:46 +0000 artsyfartsy 1172259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: Definitely not right. Something's fishy or they are just incredibly bad at customer service. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172258 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:48:48 +0000 twinmama 1172258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: DO IT! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172256 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:48:18 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1172256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: yep, the Christmas tree costume. I was SO in love with it. I am bummed... I want to order it for her from somewhere else now, but I doubt it would come in time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172253 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:47:36 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1172253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MerryC: OMG! I just said to my husband "I need to get JESSE!" HAHAHA!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172252 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:47:20 +0000 swurlygurl 1172252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no!! :( Is it the Christmas tree costume?</p> <p>I have no advice, but stories like this upset me and make me even more wary of online shopping.</p> <p>I really hope you can work it out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-sort-of-action-can-i-take-to-get-my-money-back#post-1172251 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:47:06 +0000 lovehoneybee 1172251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ick, I'm sorry. </p> <p>I'd call my bank. I don't know if they could do anything since it was a debit card and not a credit card, but it would be my next step. And I totally agree with @MerryC: about contacting a news station. </p>