Are we being scammed?

[mbuyiselntshongwan_0]

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.

[audio-spot]

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.

[silver-fox-bullion]

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@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.

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

[legosheepy]

Yes, that sounds suspicious.

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

[*tippy*toes*]

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.