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This advice relates to a particular scam carried out by some people living in Nigeria but elements of it may be useful for other scam buyers. HOW THE SCAM WORKS The scammer lives in Nigeria but because they're pretending to live somewhere else they ask for the item to be sent to a relative or friend in Nigeria (really themselves). They persuade the seller to send the goods on receipt of a fake payment confirmation email, usually from Paypal but also from various banks, Western...
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Pi's Postoffice Wall Here is a list of some scams recently pulled on eBay members Protect yourself against them! (There are several variations on these scams, so be vigilant!) Partial List of Ongoing Scams: Spoof eBay Email Encounter Unsafe Safety Board Hijacked Account Fake Escrow Account Indonesian Credit Card Scam Company Check Crumbles Deceptive Double Whammy Buy-It-Now, But Off eBay Spoofed eBay Pages Drippy Drop Shipper Dangerous Questions Phony escrow.com African Adventure Weird Wedding...
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All members should read this important warning. If you shop on websites other than eBay, you should exercise caution if someone emails you claiming to be an eBay representative! We are seeing an increase in reports of fake eBay Motors transactions that originate automotive websites other than eBay, such as Craigslist. Fraudsters are sending online shoppers fake email messages claiming to be from the eBay Trust and Safety Department, the eBay Motors Finance Center, an eBay Escrow...
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I know I don't know alot about Ebay, but is this kind of auction legal? Selling 54 different sets of dishes on one auction when it should be 54 auctions, right? I just don't get it. How do you bid against each other when everyone is bidding on different sets. Shipping is out of this world. Only $7 to ship a set of dishes? That's nuts. Should be alot higher, right? Are they just pulling you in? I don't know how to bid? 320452753168
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I recently purchased some plates (which were listed separately but offered combined shipping) from a seller using "make an offer." The seller accepted my offer, but after reminding him of his combined shipping offer, only amended his $72 shipping charge (for six plates) by $30. When they arrived, it was clear his cost was less than half what i paid, so I sent him a polite inquiry about the twenty-dollar overcharge. the seller's response, more or less, was "stuff it." His argument was...
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Seller has an item I really want. Does not take paypal and offers payment only through Cashier's check or MO. Has only been active a few months but has a lot of feedback (some of it not very good). Seller also appears to be selling pennies in and effort to increase feedback. If I buy from him and don't receive the item or it isn't what is promised, I'm essentially without recourse unless it's on a credit card or through paypal. Is that correct?
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I am tired of sellers canceling all bids and ending auctions early, because they are not getting the price they desire. I read the rules, they can cancel for no reason if more then 12 hours remain in the auction. However, I can not find out how to find how much time was remaining. Without a way to see this, we don't know if the seller is in compliance with the rules. I also believe we should be able to leave negative feedback for sellers who do this. They can certainly leave negative...
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If you are buying land in Arizona, I suggest you carefully check the feedback of your prospective seller. Pay particular attention to feedback received from other members that are "No longer a registered user". Also check the feedback left. This post is not accusing anyone of anything. I'm just saying....►►►Give us your favorite holiday recipe. Give and Take.◄◄◄Grammar Tip of the Moment: You're going to shoot your eye out.
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You want to buy a new cellphone? A brand new cellphone? Ebay is not the place. I encourage any and all here to search for, let's say, 'new verizon cell phone' and take a look at what you find. What is actually being sold here on ebay as 'new, never opened' is actually refurbished. This might not seem so terrible, but here is what really happens. A cell phone is collected back many times from recycling programs. These are then graded by condition. The WORST and most HEAVILY USED /...
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Recently we have begun an all out attack on people in our area who are buying stolen merchandise on the streets. In the state of California if you sell second hand tangible items then you need to register for a Dept of Justice number only one single stipulation you can not have a conviction of PC 496 which is receiving stolen property so any housewife can have one. It is a great program because if you have met some of the victims we have the heartfelt stories of the items that were stolen from...
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There is an auction for live puppies. I've reported it twice and the listing is still there. Search "Cute Live Puppies for Sale." What will it take to get this listing removed?
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Thing is that i bought an ipod touch and never have received it. Seller supposedly shipped the item using usps first class mail and refuses to give me any detail about the shipping. I don't know if he/she insured it or not. In addition, no tracking number was provided. I'm very disappointed since my case has been awaiting decision for four days until now.
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