topic Re: Are we being scammed? in Buying

Are we being scammed?

mbuyiselntshongwan_0 — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 13:24:26 GMT

Dear all, I bought an item which was basicaly a software download when I downloaded it was just somehing else, tried to communicate with the guy, he never responded, the account is no longer in existence.

Re: Are we being scammed?

soundtraxcds — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:25:52 GMT

I don't think eBay cover digital downloads with their money-back guarantee, but PayPal do. If you paid via PayPal then you should be able to make a claim with them.

Re: Are we being scammed?

silver-fox-bullion — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 12:09:21 GMT

@mbuyiselntshongwan_0 wrote:
Dear all, I bought an item which was basicaly a software download when I downloaded it was just somehing else, tried to communicate with the guy, he never responded, the account is no longer in existence.

I would also run a VERY good virus checker through the device/s

Re: Are we being scammed?

legosheepy — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 12:17:11 GMT

Yes, that sounds suspicious.

Of course, that's how some of these crooks operate.

Re: Are we being scammed?

*tippy*toes* — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 22:36:17 GMT

If the account is no longer in existance, then eBay have shut it down, not the seller. Does it say on their feedback page that they are no longer a registered user, or has the account completely disappeared?

Try and lodge a claim with PayPal. Make mention that the account has been closed down by eBay. That usually speeds to refund process up a bit.