topic Re: Scammed for $2000 4090 in Buying

Scammed for $2000 4090

jerrycatf0707 — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:12:36 GMT

Hi,

I bought an RTX 4090 from a user for $2000 AUD and the seller hasn't responded nor sent the items for 3 days already. At first, he was pretty nice and was telling the reason he sold his card and stuff but as soon as I made the payment, he was silent since. The original listing was an auction but doesn't allow offer, I was asking him if I can offer $2400 (with $400 through PayID and $2000 through Afterpay due to Afterpay limits) and he accepted it and relisted the item.

Upon looking at his profile, I can only see that he is rated 100% as a buyer and hasn't sold anything. And I also saw that his listing has the exact same picture as another guy:
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 24GB GDDR6X Graphics Card 4719331311476 | eBay (his)

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE 24GB GDDR6X Graphics Card 4719331311476 | eBay (other guy)

The other guy is clearly legit since he has 354 positive feedbacks as a seller. Now the question is how I can cancel the order since eBay doesn't let me cancel this order now, and how can I get my money back. Do I need to wait for it to past the expected delivery day?

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

twyngwyn — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:18:58 GMT

what is the item number, please?

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

davewil1964 — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:29:03 GMT

Pretty much, yes.

Once the last EDD has passed, you can open a claim for Item Not Received. If it turns up and it's not as described, open a Not As Described case.

So, no, you can't do anything about non-delivery until non-delivery occurs. And 3 days is not excessive for a handling time. If the seller wants to be protected they have to send it with Signature on Delivery.

Just wait out the time and do some real due diligence BEFORE buying next time.

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

k1ooo-slr-sales — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:38:32 GMT

did you pay through eBay checkout? OR, did you pay directly to the seller away from eBay?

I am asking because your post indicates that you split the payment between PayID and Afterpay.

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

jerrycatf0707 — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:08:50 GMT

Here's the item number: 125845884277

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

jerrycatf0707 — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:09:20 GMT

Yea, I was too eager for it. I had a look at the profile saw 100% but didn't check anything else, how silly am I.

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

jerrycatf0707 — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:09:53 GMT

I only paid $400 through Payid the $2000 rest is through eBay checkout.

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

jerrycatf0707 — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:11:17 GMT

I just had a live chat with eBay. They are aware of the situation, and has flagged the account and they said that his account should be suspended soon. They also assured me that my money is safe, but I need to wait past the EDD, till I can open a dispute, as they cannot cancel the order now.

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

k1ooo-slr-sales — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:07:32 GMT

did they say they would cover the full amount, even that paid through PayID?

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

jerrycatf0707 — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:10:39 GMT

No, I think they will only cover the part that I paid through eBay. What do you think about asking the bank for a chargeback? Would they even consider it cause $400 would seem too trivial to the bank?

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

k1ooo-slr-sales — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:36:47 GMT

what do I think about asking the bank?

I think you should ask the bank.

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

etb321 — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:38:38 GMT

Be at the bank as soon as possible.

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

eol-products — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:35:28 GMT

As a seller I have had chargebacks for as little as $25.

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

jerrycatf0707 — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:25:55 GMT

Alright, I will head to the bank asap. Hopefully, can get the $400 back too.

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

countessalmirena — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:18:20 GMT

Only the PayID amount - ask your bank if they can reverse that amount.

The amount paid through AfterPay can be handled under eBay’s T&Cs, but not if you try to claim THAT portion via another means.

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

jerrycatf0707 — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 01:43:53 GMT

Yes, I will only try to claim the $400 back through chargeback and will try to solve the $2000 with eBay. Only if eBay cannot refund for whatever reason, will I ever try to get the $2000 back from the bank. But hopefully, I don't have to resort to that, and eBay can sort things out.

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

jerrycatf0707 — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 08:02:10 GMT

Hi guys, just an update. I managed to fire a dispute of "item not received" today. But it is shown on eBay that if the issue is still unresolved by April 12th, they would step in. Is it supposed to be April 5th (3 days after today)? Is there any holiday between this period that I am missing?

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

sandypebbles — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 08:01:34 GMT

Easter

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

jerrycatf0707 — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 08:05:35 GMT

I thought it started on Friday. Am I missing something?

Re: Scammed for $2000 4090

sandypebbles — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 08:07:33 GMT

Oh, sorry

I thought you meant a holiday between the 5th and the 12th

Don't mind me, I'll just go slap myself