TNA star Steph De Lander isn’t holding back anymore. After trying to keep things private, she’s gone public with claims that a man named Ethan Heth scammed her out of over $500 worth of merchandise — and then tried to flip it for a profit.
De Lander took to Twitter with a detailed explanation of what went down. She said she initially chose not to name names, hoping to avoid drama and backlash. But with false information spreading across multiple platforms, she felt it was time to speak out and protect others.
“I have purposely never posted his name publicly because I didn’t want him to receive backlash. However, he continues to spread false information on multiple platforms, so I now have no choice but to speak up.”
According to De Lander, Ethan Heth purchased over $500 worth of her items but then filed a PayPal claim and got a full refund — all because she missed the deadline to respond to the dispute. The kicker? He never returned the merch.
“Ethan Heth purchased over $500 worth of items from me, then filed a claim on PayPal and was refunded the full amount simply because I missed the deadline to respond.”
Rather than making things right, Heth allegedly turned around and started reselling her items in various Facebook groups — at an even higher price.
“He has refused to return the items and has since been reselling my merchandise in various Facebook groups for an even greater profit.”
It didn’t stop there. De Lander went on to say she’s learned this isn’t an isolated incident — others have also reportedly been burned by the same PayPal dispute tactic.
“Since then, I’ve learned that he has used this same PayPal dispute tactic on multiple sellers. I’ve emailed him several times in an effort to resolve this privately, but he has not responded.”
Steph De Lander ended her statement with a clear warning: do business with Ethan Heth at your own risk.
Fans have since rallied behind De Lander for exposing the scam and helping others avoid the same pitfall. It’s yet another reminder that even in the wrestling world, scams and shady tactics can hit where it hurts — and calling it out might be the only way to stop it.
Have you or someone you know ever been hit with a shady PayPal refund scam? What would you have done in Steph’s situation? Drop your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
Have you or someone you know ever been hit with a shady Pay Pal refund scam? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
