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Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

cq_tech — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:39:26 GMT

I received notification from eBay yesterday that my CC details needed updating as it had almost expired, so I logged on to eBay and made the relevant changes.

Upon checking my Netbank balance a few minutes ago, I discover that eBay have charged me $1 under the details EBAY INTL AG - AU SYDNEY NSW 20 AUS.

Now, I haven't sold for months and I owe eBay absolutely nothing, so I've emailed them and asked what the hell they think they're doing but have so far not received a reply.

Any idea wtf is going on before I contact the bank and dispute the charge, and have the bank hit eBay with a $15 reversal fee?

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:54:14 GMT

DO NOT click on any links in the email.

You probably haven't been addressed by name so it's

almost certainly a phishing scam.

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:56:57 GMT

Sorry CQ...my mistake...didn't read your post properly.

This is normal. They have tapped your credit card to make sure it's alive and well.

You should get a refund shortly.

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

cq_tech — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:12:43 GMT

Thanks term, it turns out that you're right, but I thought that only applied to new members, and not those who are simply updating expiry dates of pre-existing cards. 😮

The fellow I spoke with was very surprised that no mention was made of this in the reminder, and said he'll see if he can have something added so that others will understand what is happening.

I think we already know the outcome of that suggestion, don't we. :^O

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:27:16 GMT

'A dyslexic man walks into a bra'

Love it...lol

Sure glad they don't do a $100.00 tap or I would cop an

overdrawn fee for the bank although even $1.00 could theoretically do it.

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

cq_tech — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:20:23 GMT

I guess that's inflation for you! :^O

When I first signed up, I remember Paypal taking (then almost immediately returning) amounts of 1c and 2c from my normal bank account (I bet that used to please the banks' accountants no end, but I digress).

However, although my credit card has been on file with eBay for 7 years and has been updated at least twice already, this is the first time that eBay have ever tested my card's validity by making a withdrawal, despite their having used it for listing & selling fees on numerous occasions in the past.

Sems that eBay are pretty quick when it comes to ignoring their own Community Values. 😐

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

traxonwax — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 07:52:14 GMT

yes they just took $1 from my account also and I am only a ebay buyer not seller!

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

katzbob29 — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 04:17:41 GMT

Yes...they took from my account, after i updated bank details. Im a buyer NOT a seller. Why should i be charged by them for updating

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

imastawka — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 04:21:07 GMT

You'll get it back - they're just confirming the details, is all

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

lyndal1838 — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 04:59:31 GMT

The money will go back into your paypal account....they have just confirmed your account. That is only done once and allows you to keep using the card for unlimited purchases. While it is unconfirmed you will be limited in the number of tranactions you can do.

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

sparrow2207 — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 04:48:46 GMT

Whwn taken from a bank account it takes up to 7 working days for the credit to go back in.

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

lyndal1838 — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 05:07:09 GMT

The credit does not go back to your bank account or credit card....it always goes into your paypal account when it is a credit from a verification.

It may take a little longer when it is verifying a bank account as it takes 3-5 days for the money to clear from your bank account to paypal.

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

johclapsho-0 — Mon, 23 May 2016 22:43:38 GMT

Heres a question.
why was $75 taken from my account under the same description?
I hope i get this back, i need to pay my drivers licence fee this week. Not happy.

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

davidc4430 — Mon, 23 May 2016 23:01:38 GMT

i rekon if i'd seen $75 taken out of my account that i thought was not ok i'd be making a phone call real quick.

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

lyndal1838 — Mon, 23 May 2016 23:22:16 GMT

If paypal has taken a large amount of money from your account it must be for a purchase authorised by you.

They don't take money out for no reason.

If you did not authorise a payment then you need to ring paypal immediately and find out what is going on.

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

mbselections00 — Tue, 24 May 2016 00:45:31 GMT

As OP has low feedback, could it also possibly be the funds are on hold ?

Edit : Oops sorry, not OP from years ago - latest poster - shame on me

Gee, maybe I need a strong coffee - now I look - lots of recent feedback !!

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

go-tazz — Tue, 24 May 2016 01:00:23 GMT

It could be your invoice was paid,(in which case you wont get it back).

You've sold nearly $200 worth from late April to early May on this account (so it shouldn't be that high but maybe

another account?).

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

residentoftheheart — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 00:16:03 GMT

Mine has three of them
PENDING PP* EBAY\SYDNEY all for $1.00 but paypal has no record.

02:06am PENDING PP* EBAY\SYDNEY - 1.00 AUD
02:05am PENDING PP* EBAY\SYDNEY - 1.00 AUD
02:04am PENDING PP* EBAY\SYDNEY - 1.00 AUD

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

imastawka — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 00:34:50 GMT

Did you even read the thread for an answer?

They've tapped your credit card to make sure it's working.

The funds will be returned.

Re: Anybody else had any unauthorised CC debits by eBay?

davewil1964 — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 06:29:03 GMT

It's an old thread. They probably didn't think there was any point reading it.