topic Re: Scam seller? in Selling

Scam seller?

tam.j — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 08:29:39 GMT

Hi, if I suspect a seller making false claims on their listings do you think I should contact ebay.
I believe some buyers are paying too much for plated jewellery, and is it alright for me to give you a item no for you to look at so
You can see this sellers completed listings, or is it against policy,
Thanks.

Re: Scam seller?

tam.j — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:26:49 GMT

This seller has claimed their rings have a written valuation of $4,600 on a red ring but it is plated.
Has had 3 of the same ring and 2 sets of the same necklace and earrings given to her from her husband as a wedding gift.
I really think a lot of people buying these items are getting scammed.
Should I contact ebay about this seller or just let it go.thanks.

Re: Scam seller?

davewil1964 — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:33:55 GMT

eBay won't normally do anything unless a buyer complains, not a member who hasn't bought.

You could try posting the item TITLE in the Hijack Hunters thread in 'Buying'. The people there are experienced scammer hunters and eBay seem to pay attention to them.

Re: Scam seller?

go-tazz — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:34:31 GMT

You can post a full listing title but you are not allowed to post item numbers.

To report fraudulent listings you can use the report link on the item page,(above the item number).

Then use the drop down boxes: Listing practices > Fraudulent listing practices > You suspect that a listing is fraudulent, >Continue > Send report.

Re: Scam seller?

tam.j — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:50:25 GMT

Thanks for the advice,
The listing is 3.2Ct Caret Blue Sapphire 14kt white gold ring
Please see what you think on the completed listings and what is written.
Thanks.

Re: Scam seller?

bsal6160 — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:07:09 GMT

dont bother. its so obviously a scam that even the gullible buyers didnt want to buy it.

Re: Scam seller?

tam.j — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:12:20 GMT

But there are bids on the ring and 1 sold for over $1600.
Even though the buyers of these completed listings have bid and won I hate to see the seller getting away with it.

Re: Scam seller?

tam.j — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:24:37 GMT

Thanks davewil1964 I can't seem to find the hijack hunters thread in buying.
Anymore info please, thanks for your help.

Re: Scam seller?

go-tazz — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:01:27 GMT

@davewil1964 wrote:
eBay won't normally do anything unless a buyer complains, not a member who hasn't bought.

You could try posting the item TITLE in the Hijack Hunters thread in 'Buying'. The people there are experienced scammer hunters and eBay seem to pay attention to them.

Thanks,

Newbies wouldn't list these on 3 day listings as they would be looking for maximum exposure.

Scammers tend to list with three day listings to avoid detection.

For that reason as well I've let eBay check them out,

Re: Scam seller?

tam.j — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:11:59 GMT

Thanks davewil again for your help, much appreciated.

Re: Scam seller?

tam.j — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:15:32 GMT

Sorry, thanks go-tazz.

Re: Scam seller?

lyndal1838 — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 21:48:04 GMT

Yes they are fakes but they are also listed as white gold filled which makes a lot of difference to the value. Anyone who knows anything about jewellery would not fall for it.

Re: Scam seller?

tam.j — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 08:20:00 GMT

Hi, just a follow up on the scam seller. there listing and all completed listings have all disappeared so looks
Like ebay have removed it. Thanks to you all for your replys and hopefully they will think twice if there is a next time.
I just hope the buyers who paid heaps for a plated ring will get there money back.
What I can't figure is why There was no feedback left from any one of them. Once a buyer pays can you block them
So they don't leave feedback or you can't. Thanks.

Re: Scam seller?

lyndal1838 — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 08:30:34 GMT

When ebay removes a listing it disappears completely so no feedback can be left.

You will probably find that in these cases the sellers will disappear also, so no need for any feedback as they are no longer sellers on ebay.

Re: Scam seller?

tam.j — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 08:48:13 GMT

Before the listing was removed they had 8 sales but no feedback.
I understand that some buyers don't leave feedback but I did think that if a buyer was unhappy with their purchase
There would have at least 1or 2 negs that's why I thought that maybe the seller could block the buyer after they paid so other new bidders wouldn't see the neg's.

Re: Scam seller?

go-tazz — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:19:55 GMT

@tam.j wrote:
Before the listing was removed they had 8 sales but no feedback.
I understand that some buyers don't leave feedback but I did think that if a buyer was unhappy with their purchase
There would have at least 1or 2 negs that's why I thought that maybe the seller could block the buyer after they paid so other new bidders wouldn't see the neg's.

Buyers don't leave feedback till after they have received their items and scammers tend to "string" buyers along and

make them belief that the items are still coming.

A seller can't block a buyer from leaving feedback.

The only way members can't see feedback from others is if they have their feedback set to private.

An active seller can not set their feedback to private.

Re: Scam seller?

tam.j — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 03:22:16 GMT

Thanks again go-tazz, you have been very helpful,
Cheers!