Make Money On Ebay
Potential Ebay Scam?
I have bought an item off ebay on accident (mistaken for another item) so I am somewhat forced into following through with this one. The seller will has only been a member for 1 month, has had 16 other auctions all for less than $2, will only accept discover or money order/cashiers check. The person has used paypal on all their other acutions until this one (where the price is significantly higher) So i asked them why they won't accept it and they said it's because their personal account has a deposit limit?? a) can a personal bank account have a bank limit? b)what would you do in this case since it blatantly appears to be a scam/fraud?
Public Comments
- i would click on payment sent, then send him a money order its more secure than to give out your credit card info or bank, if you think its a scam, you should go to eBay's website and live chat with an agent "eBay rep" provide them with the item number located to the right of the auction web page and they will investigate. it happened to me once what eBay did is they took off the listing. just like you didn't buy or sold it. be careful, if he/scammer will send you spoof emails, saying that their from eBay or pay pal, if he/ send you one them emails. you should notify eBay right a way to investigate if its a spoof email account. here is some links and emails spoof@ebay.com
- sellers have to pay a percentage of what they earn on an item to paypal to complete a transaction. that could be why he will not accept it, he will lose too much money. the sellers on ebay have to pay to list, put on pics, and a number of other things. its a very interesting process from beginning to end. with a money order you still have receipt of purchase for your item along with his. if it is cashed and you did not receive the product. report the seller to ebay and there is directions on the back of the money order on how to follow through for fraudulent activity.
- My bank account doesnt have withdrawl OR deposit limits. Most bank accounts have withdrawls limits though but I've never heard of deposit limits.... I wouldnt be sending a money order if you really think its a scam. And if this was me and I couldnt use paypal, I just wouldnt bother. It might be bad feedback but at least you still have your money.
- What the seller is talking about is that his Paypal account has a deposit limit. Which means he is not a Verified user. Tell him you you really would feel better about using Paypal. For him to get authorized is a simple thing....they just need to make two small deposits in his bank account and then he tells them what the amounts were. That would instantly lift any limit on his account. See if he would be willing to do this....it would be more secure for you.
