Send them an empty box. Let PayPal eat the transaction.
Would if I could! This order was from back in early July! This would make A LOT more sense if the buyer had purchased something expensive, instead they bought something cheap. Why even bother buying something with someone's account for such a small amount. Total scam. Too insignificant to matter but still, REALLY ebay? **** you, then!
how are they able to do this? do they call ebay and say that someone bought without their permission? this happends to me when i sale digital keys all the time
Happened to me a few times. I think it could be bought email logins that had ebay attached to it. They probably just wanted to build up some feedback before they sell that phoney iPhone for $$$.
Owner eventually wakes up after not using eBay for 4 months. and phones eBay to investigate.
how are they able to do this? do they call ebay and say that someone bought without their permission? this happends to me when i sale digital keys all the time
That is just ridiculous if they also then expect the OP to refund the purchase.
The message says that but they do actually refund them. I get this message all the time (I sell high dollar items so lots of fraud) and have called to make sure I get FVF credited but it actually shows up on its own without calling.
Also, this message is irrelevant if you followed PP protection policy. Again, I get this 2-3 times a month and it never comes out of my pocket.
Oh don't worry about me, eBay! 
