topic Re: Possible scam in Buying

Possible scam

brandan_42 — Mon, 17 May 2021 02:23:35 GMT

Hey everyone I won a bid on a ps5 digital last sunday and bought it for $780 with $20 postage through paypal. The seller was in contact with me and responded very fast on the last day of the bidding but the day after I saw he did not mark it as posted yet to I tried to get in contact with him and have done that everyday since. Today is when its meant to come and still very worried and my anxiety is going through the roof. He used his account once last year and that was it. Anyone know when I should go for a dispute??

Re: Possible scam

sandypebbles — Mon, 17 May 2021 02:33:12 GMT

Well, given what the item is and how many scams there have been with them, my automatic response would be 'as soon as the system allows'

BUT, since the price is not the usual 'scam' figures I'd add a 'but'

What was the item number?

How many did it show the seller had for sale

And, most importantly how did you pay? (did the seller insist on bank deposit only?) *oops, missed the PayPal bit , sorry

Re: Possible scam

jellybirddesigns — Mon, 17 May 2021 02:32:17 GMT

Fortunately you have paid through Paypal and will have recourse.

Firstly, if you suspect you have been scammed (and many have), open a case for Item Not Received, as soon as you are able. This puts the onus on the seller to supply a tracking number within 3-4 days. If they cannot do so, then the case will close in your favour and you will be refunded.

Do not close the case until you have either your money or your item.

Sounds like a possible hijacked account, to be honest - I'm surprised the seller didn't insist you pay via bank deposit as then your money would be completely gone.

Re: Possible scam

brandan_42 — Mon, 17 May 2021 02:35:37 GMT

Hi the item number is 174754270309

Re: Possible scam

brandan_42 — Mon, 17 May 2021 02:36:51 GMT

And it was the only one he was selling and the bidding lasted a week

Re: Possible scam

papermoon.lady — Mon, 17 May 2021 02:46:55 GMT

A seller with only 1 feedback as a buyer... Hmm... I don't want to alarm you even more, but it might indeed be a scam.

But you are protected. Usually you have to wait until the last day of the estimated delivery to open a case. Was today just the first day of the estimated delivery or the last one? Some sellers don't mark their items as posted, but if you haven't received your item by the last day of the estimated delivery and the seller does not reply, of course you should open a case ASAP.

Re: Possible scam

brandan_42 — Mon, 17 May 2021 02:45:48 GMT

There was only one day of the estimated delivery, I wasnt going to go for it due to it being a 1 feedback seller but he did provided a recite and I kinda yoloed it

Re: Possible scam

papermoon.lady — Mon, 17 May 2021 02:48:52 GMT

Wait until the end of the day (I think you have to anyway as eBay would otherwise think it can still arrive) and open a case...

Re: Possible scam

brandan_42 — Mon, 17 May 2021 02:51:31 GMT

Yeah I think that is what I might do thanks for the advice

Re: Possible scam

papermoon.lady — Mon, 17 May 2021 03:00:48 GMT

By the way, you can also add a follow-up to your feedback and say that the item did not arrive on Monday, so that people are warned.

Re: Possible scam

brandan_42 — Mon, 17 May 2021 03:04:57 GMT

Yep that something I will do

Re: Possible scam

domino-710 — Mon, 17 May 2021 03:05:56 GMT

It's not a terribly good idea to leave Feedback - until the item has arrived safely - and is as described.

Did the seller provide a tracking number for such an item. ???

Re: Possible scam

padi*0409 — Mon, 17 May 2021 03:06:51 GMT

Why on earth have you already left a neutral feedback when the ETA hasn't even passed yet ????

Re: Possible scam

brandan_42 — Mon, 17 May 2021 03:13:42 GMT

I did that to try get his attention I thought if I left feedback earlier about him not answering me for a few days he would see that and try get in contact

Re: Possible scam

brandan_42 — Mon, 17 May 2021 03:14:00 GMT

Re: Possible scam

papermoon.lady — Mon, 17 May 2021 03:18:29 GMT

The OP has already left feedback... I would have waited too, but sometimes when people are anxious and the seller does not communicate they go and leave feedback.

The OP also said the item has not even been marked as sent, so definitely no tracking number.

Re: Possible scam

domino-710 — Mon, 17 May 2021 03:19:26 GMT

Think these days - packages have automatic tracking - where's the tracking.

And why have you already left Feedback ??

Re: Possible scam

brandan_42 — Mon, 17 May 2021 03:22:05 GMT

I left feedback trying to get his attention, I thought maybe there was a reason eh couldnt see the messages to left it saying he hadnt responded to me in days hoping he would try get in contact

Re: Possible scam

domino-710 — Mon, 17 May 2021 03:24:49 GMT

Please don't leave Feedback - until you have received an item - checked the item - are happy with the item & are overall happy with the experience.

This ' parcel ' should have tracking automatically.

Re: Possible scam

brandan_42 — Mon, 17 May 2021 03:27:24 GMT

If this tracking were to be a thing any idea where it would be?