topic Re: Been scammed in Buying

Been scammed

ruprect_88 — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 02:53:47 GMT

Bought this item from this seller havent recieved item as yet.

Tried to open paypal dispute, paypal says its not covered.

Tried to open ebay dispute and ebay says its not covered even though it clearly says on the item that its covered by ebay buyer protection

What options do I have?

Re: Been scammed

collect247 — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 11:20:18 GMT

Can you show the item number?

Re: Been scammed

cathyjoyjoy — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 11:41:59 GMT

I see you purchased this item on 29 August (a Saturday). If you paid immediately, it would only have been despatched on Monday 31 Aug at the earliest. It has only been 9 business days. Perhaps the item is still in transit. Ebay estimated delivery dates are ONLY estimates and not realistic. Politely check with the seller who will be able to give you an update on how it is being sent.

Re: Been scammed

collect247 — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 11:49:35 GMT

Yes it's too early to open an INR but my main concern would be the feedback left for this seller and therefor I wouldn't have purchased from them at all.

Re: Been scammed

kopenhagen5 — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 11:51:39 GMT

Seller has sold 15 of similar items in a few days and listed them in a category that doesn't have protection.

Looks like they knew what they were doing and scammed.

Didn't you look at the feedback before buying?

Seller is in China, not much chance of getting your money back.

Chalk it up to lesson learnt.

Re: Been scammed

collect247 — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 12:00:54 GMT

Ok the buyer was scammed but kopes I think in this case ebay are partly to blame also because ebay should have removed the sellers listing for not having the listing in the correct category.

I have had a few listings removed for not having them in the correct category immediately after I listed them so why didn't ebay pick up the sellers incorrect listing category??

I would be asking ebay this question.

Re: Been scammed

kopenhagen5 — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 12:25:47 GMT

Unfortunately ebay can't vet millions of listings and it would require someone looking to see that the product is indeed listed incorrectly.

So it's caveat emptor.

As you know ebay rely on reporting from members and each listing has a report link but there are a few of us regulars that have taken turns in reporting listings in incorrect categories (pocket bikes was often used) and ebay are slow to react until they can see the account has obviously scammed.

I agree crow, ebay need to be far more proactive in eliminating unscrupulous members.

It would boost comsumer confidence and sales, it's not rocket science.

Re: Been scammed

phorum_junkie* — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 12:25:30 GMT

I too wuld be on the phone to ebay asking why they allowed a seller to list in the wrong catagory which meant you had no buyer protection wen you would have had it been listed correctly. If you do't get anwhere ask to speak to a supervisor. If you funded the payment with a credit card you could contact your bank about a chargeback.

The fact the listing says the seller is registered in China, the item is located in Australia and it is being delivered from overseas should have had alarm bells ringing.

Re: Been scammed

polly.the.cat — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 12:48:37 GMT

@phorum_junkie* wrote:
I too wuld be on the phone to ebay asking why they allowed a seller to list in the wrong catagory which meant you had no buyer protection wen you would have had it been listed correctly. If you do't get anwhere ask to speak to a supervisor. If you funded the payment with a credit card you could contact your bank about a chargeback.

The fact the listing says the seller is registered in China, the item is located in Australia and it is being delivered from overseas should have had alarm bells ringing.

Taking in everything that pj has already stated, plus others, without sounding cruel or harsh on the op, what would one expect to receive for $37 Australian ? Take a look at the item in question, wow.

Yes, Seller located in China, the "Goods" located up coast in Ozzie, freight coming from outside Australia, would have had Bell's rebounding in my head, till l woke up to .....am l being set up for a "Sting, or a Scam" you bet . !!!

I feel for the Buyer, but maybe we just need to not be over excited about the PRICE, and actually read all the info. first, before one parts with hard earned funds.

Re: Been scammed

cathyjoyjoy — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 12:58:21 GMT

Apart from the recent negative feedback for this seller, I certainly missed the fact that this was listed in the incorrect category of "vehicles" (wasn't aware that there is nobuyer protection for certain categories).

Re: Been scammed

harley_babes_hoard — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 13:18:05 GMT

wow feedback 63 %

Re: Been scammed

phorum_junkie* — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 16:17:22 GMT

Cathy it was a very common comlaint on the boards for a while some time ago although it was for much higher priced items. In many cases where people camer to the boards and were given the advice to go for the jugular with both ebay and Paypal some did get their money back.

Re: Been scammed

jessicadazzler97 — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 21:13:53 GMT

Little bit early to open a case against them, isn't it?

And yeah, you should know better than to buy from a seller with 63% feedback.

Re: Been scammed

ruprect_88 — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 22:00:14 GMT

The feedback is only recent, it wasnt there when I purchased.

I didnt notice the incorrect category either.

Yes I had suspicions re the price for that item but hey, I figured at best he listed it incorrectly and I'd score a bargain and at worst it was a scam and I'd be able to get my money back through Ebays buyer protection.

You'll notice that the item is listed with the buyer protection on the ad.

but so far neither paypal or ebay will alow a claim as its in the wrong category?

Re: Been scammed

ruprect_88 — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 22:14:23 GMT

For those saying I should know better re the feedback, you should read the dates on the feedback and you'll see they have only just been added. Also have spoken with Ebay now and have been told it will be covered under their guarantee, I just have to follow the process and timing so all should be good.

Re: Been scammed

lyndal1838 — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 22:22:11 GMT

There are no dates on the feedback any more.....all we can see is that it was left in the last month.

Re: Been scammed

harley_babes_hoard — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 23:20:18 GMT

Just for the record I DID NOT say you should know better regarding feedback. I could see it was only recent I was just commenting on how low it was. It's about the lowest I have ever seen.

Re: Been scammed

cathyjoyjoy — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 23:53:37 GMT

That's great news regarding buyer protection for your purchase.

Re: Been scammed

go-tazz — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:15:48 GMT

They are scam listings,(they don't have the items so you will not get your item).

Reprt it via: http://ocsnext.ebay.com.au/ocs/cusr?query=1491&levelHierarchy=5a2

These are the same type of items as the ones they list in the go-karts and pocket bike categories,(they avoid

detectiond and buyer aren't covered in those categories).

You need to report them as being sold by a scammer and follow through on the dispute(once they are NARU'd

you'll get a refund).

Edit: It looks like you'll get a refund but please follow though stating that they are scam listings.