on 29-12-2020 02:38 PM
Hey guys,
Just wanted your feedback. I think I may have been scammed..
Saw a PS5 ad online, messaged the person, looks like he only accepted bank transfer. I was messaging him back constantly, I checked his reviews, he's been a member since 2007. I've transferred the funds, that was yesterday afternoon, he confirmed he will post for delivery once he has the funds.
I haven't heard from him since..
Have I been scammed :(?
Thanks
29-12-2020 02:43 PM - edited 29-12-2020 02:47 PM
It certainly sounds like it on the surface
Can you post the item number?
He cannot only accept bank transfer, sellers HAVE to offer a safe payment method, if he told you otherwise, that is a big red flag
A person can't have reviews, reviews are for products
He may have 100% feedback, but how much of it is as a seller ? when was their last sale?
It is *possible* for it to be a hijacked account
How many does he have for sale?
Very similar post not long ago but this seller had joined in 2011
Same story though
on 29-12-2020 02:53 PM
Hi Sandy,
Thanks for your response.
The item no is: 333838162056
It looks like he had a quantity of 4 for sale.
on 29-12-2020 03:00 PM
Not looking good, their sales were all a year or more ago
And only a handful of their feedback is as a seller
The fact they insist on bank transfer only in the listing could have got them reported as it is against eBay rules
on 29-12-2020 03:07 PM
*Too late to edit to add
That being said, and although they are red flags to me, bank transfer is'nt instant and their was the weekend with the 'extra' day yesterday for boxing day falling on a Saturday
on 29-12-2020 03:18 PM
I'm guttered, not sure what to do.
It looks like the funds have left my account unfortunately..
on 29-12-2020 04:12 PM
on 29-12-2020 05:29 PM
@osaan41 wrote:Hey guys,
Just wanted your feedback. I think I may have been scammed..
Saw a PS5 ad online, messaged the person, looks like he only accepted bank transfer. I was messaging him back constantly, I checked his reviews, he's been a member since 2007. I've transferred the funds, that was yesterday afternoon, he confirmed he will post for delivery once he has the funds.
I haven't heard from him since..
Have I been scammed :(?
Thanks
The seller has sold high priced items before and received positive feedback for them, so you may be ok.
I would report them for not offering a safe payment method but I would wait to see if they post first, allowing time for the money to hit their bank account. If they are honeat about having the item, I'd like to see it in the mail before I pinged them off
on 29-12-2020 06:35 PM
on 29-12-2020 08:55 PM
It is not possible for a seller to only accept bank desposit - they HAVE to offer a safe method of payment, ie: Paypal.
Unfortunately, I don't think you will see your item.
I woild definitely contact your bank ASAP and tell them you think you have been scammed - see if they can do anything.