If I bought a product online from a company in Canada, and if they have deducted the money but not delivered the product, what can a consumer in the US do?
Question Details: I purchased a mixer from the website sumeet.net for $230 about 2 months ago. It's been over 2 months and I have not received their product. However, they took the money from my account. If they are not responding to calls or mails, what can I do? I complained to Canadian BBB, but the business has not responded to them either. Sadly, I found out that they are rated F there. I feel cheated. What can a consumer do to get the money back?
If payment was by credit card then you should call your credit card company and contest the charge. Follow up with a written letter to the credit card company concerning the contest.
If payment was debited from your bank account and the product has not been delivered, your recourse would be to file a small claims action against the Canadian company in the county where your reside. The problem is that you will probably receive a judgment but will be unable to collect on it.
The lesson learned is to deal with local businesses in this country.
