SHIPPING SCAMS

When Kenneth Rogers bought a modem from AliExpress, he never received a product—or a refund. With PayPal, Citi, and the seller all deflecting responsibility, what are your rights when a merchant charges you but fails to deliver?

Help! I was charged $370 for an order that doesn’t exist!

October 27, 2025October 17, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Kenneth Rogers orders a modem through AliExpress, he receives nothing but a $370 bill. How can he get his money back?

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