Here’s my take .. and it’s good news for you.
WHO OWES WHO?
The payment issue is between the company and the previous owner of the site. They paid him $5,000 too much by double paying.
Buying an item, a piece of software, a computer, a server, a domain name, or even a website in no way transfers the previous individuals liability to you.
Websites do not make or receive payments – individuals do – and I suspect this company knows it and is either trying it on – or suspects you may be in cahoots with the original person.
I’d suggest getting in contact with them and making it abundantly clear about your position.
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(a caveat)
Now if you bought the company that owns the website (and all it’s assets and liabilities) then you would be liable.
However you could probably sue the seller for incorrect disclosure of a true position – but you would be liable for the newly acquired company debts.
IS NETELLER TO BLAME ?
No.
I don’t think it’s Neteller’s responsibility to check for double payments either. If you write out two checks, or make two deposits then you canot blame the service provider.
This issue is between the company and the previous individual.
WHAT ABOUT THAT $10,000 HOLE
As for the incorrect statement about the media buy – do you have a contract specifiying that this media buy credit is there as part of the purchase price?
Or did you simply do this transaction after a few emails and relying on his good character …
:devil:
(oops)
If you do have a written and signed contract then you could sue for false declaration – although I imagine that the costs far outweigh the benefit.