Message 8 of 51 (1,064 Views) 0 Helpful writerinthework s View Listings. You can also choose to block buyers based on certain criteria. Sellers who request payment via bank transfer to an eBay bank account. Dumbass me decided to try selling something on eBay for ONE time, and already I'm in such a stupid mess. I currently have a case open against me. HERE IS MY HORROR STORY AS A EBAY SELLER. This buyer scam is one of the oldest (yet most effective) tricks in the book. Thanks this is what I'm going to do if PayPal or eBay doesn't help me or if the unpaid case doesn't work out. He told me to contact him which I did. But there is an even easier, more scam-proof way to get this done. I don't know what happened. I was a victim of being scammed by a savvy seller who knew how to work the eBay system. eBay Buyer Scams and How To Deal With Them! The brutal truth is, in cases like this, eBay almost always sides with the buyer. Sep 2, 2017 #44 Thats human nature. My boys broke my TV (beware lightsabres :) and I decided to sell the insurance replacement and upgrade. You can appeal an eBay Buyer Protection case if your item comes back in a different condition than the way the buyer received it, or the package is empty or contains a different item. eBay Buyer Protection Program . I sold my old iphone at the end of last year on ebay after I swore I would never use them for selling again. When he received it, he claimed the bundle only had the console, and did not include a controller, game, or hard drive, and wanted to return it for a full refund. Here's some … The young man is very positive and appears to be pretty sharp. Private deal offered outside of eBay. He was obviously new to eBay and didn’t read the whole listing. Archived. I'm just trying to raise money for a better laptop (one that cost £300 with more storage). I agreed and sent her the jeans. I created a stealth account and used his information. Posted by 5 years ago. But there are still a few ways you can be taken advantage of. This variation of the eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection Scam targets people who are in a rush to purchase items at a great price without due diligence. Ebay’s buyer protection … but what about a seller who has been scammed. I thought withheld payment was just policy. The item will then be "Sold" they pay you via an ebay invoice, you send to the address on the invoice. Return a different item back to the seller. In general, eBay buyers have less to worry about because eBay tends to side with buyers in disputes. I'm sorry this has happened to you, I really am. Plenty of eBay buyer scams work just that way. But yes it is an experience. Especially if they are within the claim period. I sold three brand new, boxed SNES mini consoles on eBay to a buyer who then wanted me to send him £30 because the boxes they arrived in were 'damaged'. Now they are stating that the item is sold is broken and missing a cord. Buyer tried a scam, I said no. Copyright © 1995-2020 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Just ensure going forward that you follow the correct process when it comes to dealing with sales. They claimed they weren’t in the same condition as the listing, but wouldn’t send any photos as proof. This eBay buyer scam allows the scammer to withdraw money or scam others using the sellers account. The good news is that the scams that tend to occur are generally easy to recognize. I replied that we weren’t considering offers on the item. :August 28, 2017 . The one I sold had limited storage and I brought from the store at £220 or £230. If you mail them, you are wide open to this abuse. Later, I discovered he was a competitor. The item is valued at £150 and postage rounded up to £30. So I sold a mobile to a buyer in hyderabad. I recently sold an item through ebay to an international buyer who filed a "not as described" dispute through Paypal on the day he received the item. Throughout this process, I have provided endless evidence – photos, documents etc – to show that what I am saying is correct. Sep 2, 2017 #44 Thats human nature. I was scammed by a buyer on Ebay a while back. Ebay and Paypal cannot nanny us, imagine the uproar if they tried to! It's hard to say exactly what happened here, if it was water damage or some other type of corrosion that caused this. Here in Australia, you'd be wasting your time. So, in this case, that buyer may have scammed you if you had sent the coin by lettermail. HD | Sneakers Jordans JumperMan Kris. but refused to return the item. You do have the buyer’s name and address, as a starting point. Re: Russian eBay buyer tried to scam me, eBay closed their account, they've opened a PayPal dispute Oh yeah, this exact same thing happened to me. Some sellers will only send items to buyers with proven feedback – say, 100 or more. This is by far the most common scam on eBay and it’s a very simple one. Here are some common indicators of eBay scams that you should … Since buyers generally buy these items very rarely, they may not know about the various scams out there. Oh and eBay won't be able to open an unpaid case until tomorrow but assured me I would get 10% value credited back to me which rounds up to a total of £20. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. That's just great but how does eBay or PayPal let this happen? You should always check that a buyer's payment is showing in your Paypal account before you post an item, I'm afraid you didn't. Am I scammed by ebay buyer Discussion in 'MacBook Air' started by Daud, Monday at 10:43 PM. The eBay confirmation email will have been a false one made to look like theirs, it sounds like you never got paid for the item because they never actually bought it . They then opened a case against me, asking eBay to force me to refund them. Ebay "Buyer" Scammed Me !!!! Being asked to contact the seller before making a bid or purchasing steeply discounted items that are actually counterfeits are some ways scammers target buyers. The buyer didn't submit payment immediately but instead sent me a message via eBay's messaging system asking me to change the shipping method to a cheaper option because they didn't realize that the purchase would cost as much as it did with the tax and shipping; they asked me to send them a new invoice with the changed shipping method. I contacted royal mail and they said they wouldn't be able to stop the delivery. Is the additional £120 some sort of compensation? I do remember raising an eyebrow at the name of who i was sending it to, but I did my part and sent it where eBay told me to send it. Whether you're a frequent buyer or seller on eBay - Get Report or consider yourself more of an occasional peruser, there are a lot of ways you can get scammed through online retail. The eBay confirmation email will have been a false one made to look like theirs, it sounds like you never got paid for the item because they never actually bought it, on Apr 28, 2009 419 72. How ebay and ebay buyer scammed me : Non-Political. Sorry but you didn't follow the correct process, if you had you wouldn't have been scammed. The date to send the shipping label expires. Scammers realise this and exploit it. I sent the item to the address listed and that's supposed to be it but the problem is I didn't get paid. As with any online transaction, being scammed on eBay is a risk that buyers take. She left a neg. I'm afraid it sounds like you did get scammed. Dogs breakfast here. He purchased many products from me and claimed he didnt receive even one item. We asked eBay to take a second look, and it has decided it got this one wrong. Here are some of the most common ways eBay sellers are scammed. You didn't, which was why I asked you how they got your email address. The eBay agent even agreed with me that it was a fraud, and I had teamed up with another person who had the exact same thing happen to him - … Based on the shipping address, it was some sort of business that made the purchase. For example, buyers living in a country you don't ship to, or buyers with unpaid items cases. Sorry, you lost your money, but trying to profit from it is morally questionable. This scam usually focuses on smaller, high-value items like smartphones or handbags. Three scammers contacted me trying to initiate a fraud. The buyer paid via PayPal and requested the item be delivered to their local Argos, as eBay facilitates that. That was a lot of money. Scenario 2. Subscribe Subscribed Unsubscribe 90.6K. [ January 9, 2021 ] Wildtornado online casino scam A huge scam operation by criminals Ivan Montik and Marko Keber Bitcoin Frauds And Crimes [ January 9, 2021 ] BEST Crypto Arbitrage Bot of 2021 – Real Passive Income with Top Crypto Arbitrage Cloud Bitcoin Trading Does anyone have any advice? A buyer may see your item and offer to pay for it privately rather than using eBay’s official payment channels. Yes. Last edited: Sep 2, 2017. If the buyer paid through the listing this could not happen - how did they pay? Bought the item which was to be delivered Aug 23. We receive an email like yours every few weeks, though this was the worst we have seen for some time. You can at least report the buyer on eBay and send up an alert when these types of actions threaten your income. I sold my old iphone at the end of last year on ebay after I swore I would never use them for selling again. So I sent the prepaid label, costing $54 (£41). But in the case of the buyer, ebay likely side with them. 164. … Nowadays buyer fraud on eBay is becoming more and more sophisticated and advanced and while these general rules will help you, you still need to be aware of some of the more in-depth scams that buyers try. In February I sold a network router on eBay for £249. 3:48 PM Can eBay really refund them for their money when I have proof of the item that I sold is still new, factory sealed, and all that good stuff. Finally, a full refund was issued to the buyer, and my shoes have not been returned. Fake Invoice of eBay Purchase Protection. Always check your mail by cross checking the information with PayPal. He purchased many products from me and claimed he didnt receive even one item. I told him “no it was sold as not working, for parts.” He told me to take it back because he didn’t want it. So I heard eBay sides with buyers no matter what. “Ebay invests heavily in teams dedicated to fraud prevention and law enforcement. Community Member. Scammers will often pose as buyers and use consumer protection measures to help them defraud honest sellers. 1. D. davidoloan Suspended. Posted by 5 years ago. Never login to Paypal or eBay from links sent to you via email. Registered: 16-09-2019. We recommend you purchase shipping insurance to provide coverage for items lost or damaged in transit to the buyer. Set buyer requirements. By the way, your item sold for £150 plus £30 p&p - that's £180. But it's possible to take action against the buyers in some cases. Definitely not trying to profit. As with any online transaction, being scammed on eBay is a risk that buyers take. What to Do about eBay Scam: Case of the Broken Clo: by: Larchlea1 : Tue Nov 5 10:18:55 2013: WAIT! Cancel Unsubscribe. This means that they will always try to pull their scams on high-value items like cars and computers so that they can make a lot of money quickly. So now I don't know what to do. For many years Guardian Money has advised people selling expensive items on eBay to hand them over in person, and only accept cash on collection. "They kind of just told me straight up…you've been scammed," Gallitz said. This is the worst one for eBay sellers. If an incident like this is reported, our fraud team will investigate and take appropriate action,” it says. I genuinely am sorry for you and I hope you manage to salvage something from this. Here's how to block buyers based on specific criteria: Go to Selling preferences - opens in new window or tab in My eBay. The scam is so common eBay Motors has a fraud alert on their blog and is working with the FBI. That, I'm afraid is not the fault of ebay or Paypal. D. davidoloan Suspended. That is correct, as a new seller a hold is placed on the buyer's payment but you would have still been able to see it in your Paypal account if you had checked. I never had a problem with the GSP, so I decided it was safe. I'm sorry, but I'm not entirely sure what you expect ebay or Paypal to do. Even the license plate of the person picking it up. Request shipment to an unconfirmed address. She opened a case. I don't know what it's like where you are. There are rules about this. That was a lot of money. Item Not Received. I appear to have been scammed after I sold a £450 pair of trainers on eBay about a month ago to a “buyer” in the US. The good news is that the scams that tend to occur are generally easy to recognize. About a month ago, I sold a pair of expensive designer jeans on ebay. You're a new seller, ok, but did you check how the process of selling works before listing anything for sale? Empty box scam. If so, you have to wonder where they have been. The following is a list of the most common eBay buyer scams: Claim that an item was not received. You are entitled to your opinion but this buyer faked an email from eBay/PayPal and I read the PayPal guidelines which said they withheld payment until something or other. eBay scam 2: The fake PayPal account How it works: Selling an item, you receive the customary email notification from PayPal that your buyer has paid, and duly mail them the goods. 8:34 AM They paid straight away, and the delivery address was a business in New York, but there was no contact name and they had zero feedback. enaseja. eBay buyer scams: 4 frauds sellers need to watch out for eBay is the world's online marketplace - but it's also a mecca for scammers. 16-09-2019 They left a message saying to contact them on their email as it was urgent. If you search for that coin on ebay there are quite a few for sale and the majority have shipping under $4 so its odd that the buyer wouldn't have purchased from those people. always go to the websites directly. Hello: I have a problem with a vendor ( byeco-frshop) and would like to help please. eBay buyer scams: 4 frauds sellers need to watch out for. It seems the buyer is based in Ukraine, but I am supposed to ship the item to New Castle DE 19720-4077. I took pictures of the shoes and the box from every angle, and then I bubble-wrapped and double-boxed them so there was zero chance of any damage, and the buyer couldn’t possibly dispute their condition. I just really need a new laptop for uni. Close. Better news for first-time buyers: It will be easier to get a 10% deposit mortgage in 2021, ... Ebay fraudsters scammed me 11,000 separate times and cost my business £54,000. They may reason that when sales are conducted offsite the seller … I was scammed by a buyer on Ebay a while back. eBay is the world's online marketplace - but it's also a mecca for scammers. Here is the situation: Had a guy, we'll call him Freddy make a purchase from me on ebay that he was unhappy about. The seller subsequently does not send the prepaid shipping label. Even though I followed the correct process, I was still tricked at the end of the day. I think your only recourse to recover your loss is the Small Claims Court which I think you can do online but I have no experience of that. :August 28, 2017 . Whether you're a frequent buyer or seller on eBay - Get Report or consider yourself more of an occasional peruser, there are a lot of ways you can get scammed through online retail. I was fine with that and in the morning I dispatched the item. Generally speaking, eBay Buyer Protection is a promise to shoppers on the U.S. eBay site—eBay.com— that eBay will intervene in disputes between buyers and sellers to rectify issues when the seller has failed to act adequately to resolve the dispute. Am I scammed by ebay buyer Discussion in 'MacBook Air' started by Daud, Monday at 10:43 PM. Yes ebay should make new sellers aware of all the scams, but also it is up to you to make sure you have acquainted yourseld with the process of selling on ebay. But you didnt follow procedure, which is why you got scammed. Posts: 17. After doing some search on the internet there seem to be a lot of scams related to that address. ******************************************************************************************. The correct procedure is for a buyer to bid/buy from your listing. We are all grown ups and have to take responsibility for our own actions. The buyer claims he paid me but I don't know. There aren't that many scammers on eBay - but the ones there tend to be greedy. When I asked for … Are we supposed to just deal with our loss and get over it? Close. There's no way eBay sellers can avoid buyer fraud entirely. I called PayPal and eBay and they both informed me there was no record of payment or an email and that the item ID/transaction ID wasn't valid. A buyer from overseas contacted me and asked me to end the auction early for $40 (considerably higher than what they would have sold for- the highest bid was $10 so far). So I loaded up the wheel chair and drove it back home. How to Avoid Being Scammed on eBay as a Buyer or Seller Last Updated: September 18, 2017 - 9:00 EDT The beauty of self-contained e-commerce websites like eBay.com is that pretty much the whole transaction takes place online, from the buyer placing an order and paying for it to the seller getting the order ready to ship. List of Common eBay Buyer Scams. Hope this answers your question. Ebay "Buyer" Scammed Me !!!! Optionen. Frugal living blog SquawkFox has a few suggestions for dealing with the unfortunate problem of being scammed by an eBay buyer. I appear to have been scammed after I sold a £450 pair of trainers on eBay about a month ago to a “buyer” in the US. He left me a negative and that was the end. * You have to wait until the last estimated date for delivery (if Not Received) or until delivered (for Not As Described). It was that easy for the buyer. When I showed up, the buyer asked me if everything worked on the power chair. The buyer then opens a complaint in eBay as not sold as described by the seller. Hopefully, you are not one of them. Which is exactly what happened. I'm not trying to make a profit. I sold an item on eBay, it was still new, shrink wrapped and everything. This concerned me, but I believed I’d be protected by eBay. Als neu kennzeichnen; Lesezeichen; Abonnieren; RSS-Feed abonnieren; Drucken ; Per E-Mail an einen Freund senden; Anstößigen Inhalt melden; am 05-07-2016 22:08. I would be interested in knowing Apple's opinion on this and if They buyer has intentions of even allowing Them verify what the cause was. Buyer scammed me, ebay refunded him - help! The scammer has sent none. eBay Buyer Beware: What to do if you're scammed on eBay | Squawkfox You can follow Adam Dachis, the author of this post, on Twitter and Facebook . 17-09-2019 I'm a long time ebay seller with 100% feedback. How to report a buyer. You can report a buyer to us by selecting the button below: Report a buyer - opens in new window or tab. I wish I could do something! The UK-based buyer paid via PayPal and I promptly sent out the parcel by courier, with compensation cover if it failed to arrive. The buyer claimed that the item was damaged and materially different from what was pictured. The seller inadvertently clicks the bot to accept the return and pay for shipping. MT, via email. Loading... Unsubscribe from JumperMan Kris? I sent all the evidence that a £450 pair of trainers were perfect, but it refunded the buyer who has kept my trainers, Last modified on Mon 31 Aug 2020 20.50 BST. Going through the unpaid item case process will get you a refund of your seller fees, that is all, ebay and Paypal have no further responsibility I'm afraid. Apr 28, 2009 419 72. Buyer scammed me, ebay refunded him - help! You should not appeal a case if a buyer received a damaged item and sent it back to you with the same damage. You're an ebay buyer, you know that a buyer pays via ebay checkout. ****************************************************************************. Job done. No it's because I need a new laptop. I know I'll lose, buyer protection and all, but when the buyer attempts a scam, I like to draw out the process lol make them wait. This will help, but it isn’t failsafe. Prior to buying anything from me, a potential buyer sent a lowball offer on one of my items. Last edited: Sep 2, 2017. It has now repaid you, apologised, and taken action against the buyer. This link was passed on to me and I think some of you may find it helpful in the future. So he gets a free laptop and I get nothing. EBay has a Money Back Guarantee. I am really sorry to hear of your problem. Youtube channel is ‘RalliRoots’ and they seem to be reasonably above board and hard working. Archived. I'm afraid it sounds like you did get scammed. Again, I sent eBay the evidence that it was but, again, this was ignored. When I was on the phone with eBay I asked them about this exact scenario. Greaaat. It was brand new and unopened and listed as such. I will say I was a little suspicious of the buyer of my iPhone 11 Pro due to the screen name (a seeming-random combination of letters and numbers) and the address they wanted it shipped to.But, they had just under 50 positive feedback with a 100% rating, including a recent transaction, so I went ahead with it. How ebay and ebay buyer scammed me :(Non-Political. 3 eBay Scams to Avoid as a Buyer. Depending on what you're selling, it can happen a lot. No one deserves to be scammer out of their money or items and the sad thing is there are many cases like mine. This scam tries to take advantage of eBay and PayPal’s merchant protection rules. “What the buyer had actually done was send an envelope containing a T-shirt, so he got himself a £258 pair of trainers plus a £258 refund off me,” says Barr. If I didn’t, they would issue a full refund and let the buyer keep the item. He broke the seal and used the mobile for few days and opened a guarantee claim that color of the screen is yellowish and he would like whitish color like iphone. The new eBay policy IS protecting sellers in this situation! A week or so later this buyer (who uses a different name to their postage name) purchased this item. I opened a case for an item not as described, returned the item and somehow seller managed to get the case closed having claimed the $312.67 was refunded with a PayPal transaction number and all. So what can others do? The payment goes straight to my paypal, then he proceeds to ask me if I can ship with UPS or Fedex rather that use the ebay shipping label from USPS. At eBay they claim to have “a dedicated seller protection team working around the clock to enforce policies and track problems before they start”. A request from a buyer to cancel the sale of an item and purchase it away from eBay is a warning sign for a common scam. He has private feedback so that always makes me nervous. HD | Sneakers Jordans JumperMan Kris. You've set up a go fund me page with a target of £300 because you were scammed? 12. Later, I discovered he was a competitor. Ebay buyer scammed me [R]eddiquette. I did my best to notify eBay several times but eBay tell me to wait. You need to learn from this experience, you're not the first and you won't be the last to be scammed in this way. Storage and I think either the buyer confirmation of payment which I did, in cases like mine by... 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