BUYER scams on ebay: Whats your experiences?
Hi Guys.
Recently I have noticed what I think is a growing trend now on eBay - buyer scams.
I have been caught with one recently where the buyer claimed the item was not genuine but a ⊗⊗⊗⊗, resulting in me having to refund him while he keeps the item (Disposes of LOL), therefore he gets his money back and keeps the item.
My GF also recently has been caught out when she sold an item, where the buyer wanted the item shipped to his work address (because he explained that he doesn’t be home till after 7pm and can’t get to the PO in time). The work address is different from his eBay/PayPal confirmed address. My GF sends the item recorded, thinking that it is safe because she will get a signature, but the buyer claims the he never gets the item, even though it has a signature recorded. And in turn PayPal side with the buyer because it was shipped to an un-confirmed address? Which results in the buyer getting the item for fee!
Is this becoming more of an issue now on eBay with buyers abusing eBay/PayPal’s crazy nasty rules and scamming sellers with these methods?
Can you list your stories/methods where scam buyers tricked you into selling them an item, which they got to keep for free? And maybe we all can get a heads up on potential buyer scams, lurking out there waiting to steal our items and money!!
Last edited by worththewait; 11-04-2010 at 06:23 AM.
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