Malaysian Warns Of Pickleball Scammers After Allegedly Getting Conned In Ball Purchase
Another person has also claimed to have been conned by the same seller.
By Tamara Jayne — 04 Nov 2024, 11:10 AM
As pickleball continues to grow in popularity worldwide, scams targeting players are also on the rise
Recently, a Malaysian pickleball enthusiast raised the alarm after allegedly falling victim to a scam when trying to buy pickleball balls online.
Darren Yong, a pickleball player, shared his experience with SAYS, explaining that he found an ad from an alleged pickleball ball seller in a Facebook group. Interested, Yong contacted the seller via WhatsApp.
The seller requested Yong's address for delivery, and after providing it, Yong transferred a total of RM50 to the seller as payment for the balls, including the RM10 delivery fee.
However, a few days later, when Yong followed up for a delivery update, the seller claimed that the initial payment had fallen short due to an unexpected increase in the delivery fee
The seller explained that although he had already paid part of the fee, the delivery cost had risen from the initial RM10 to RM35. When Yong questioned why he hadn't been informed of this additional cost earlier, the seller replied vaguely, saying he had lost the receipt and tracking code.
Several days passed without any sign of the delivery. Frustrated, Yong messaged the seller again, warning that he would notify others in the Facebook group if the items didn't arrive by 30 October.
After someone shared Yong's story in a pickleball Facebook group, Yong's friend reached out to him via WhatsApp, revealing they had also been scammed by the same seller
Yong noted that since he posted his experience, the seller has deleted his original ad from Facebook.
Yong's story serves as a reminder for others to stay vigilant and cautious when purchasing items online, especially from individuals in social media groups.
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