on โ14-12-2013 03:42 AM
โ14-12-2013 04:01 AM - edited โ14-12-2013 04:05 AM
on โ14-12-2013 09:23 AM
Yes it is a common scam, do not contact them again, do not send anything, report the account to ebay for false contact details and possibly as a hi-jacked account.
Be very careful over the coming months that you do not fall for any phishing emails, that is what these scammers are interested in, harvesting email accounts, if somebody actually sends them something then that is a bonus.
If you did fall for it the next thing that would happen is you would receive what looks like a genuine Paypal email saying the funds were available and would be released on proof of shipping, of course once you sent it and contacted Paypal they wouldn't have a clue what you were talking about!
on โ22-01-2014 08:06 PM
So what happens when you have supplied your account details, such as paypal address...? what happens next?
on โ22-01-2014 08:56 PM
If they go through checkout they won't see your Paypal details. Unless it's the same as the email address you use for eBay, which they do get, I think.
What is the context? Have you sold? Have you provided your account details in order to sell off-eBay?
Bottom line is Nigeria = scam. Asking the price and availability for a live listing = a scam. Any mention of wire transfers, oceanography/oil rigs, paying the picker upper in cash or Western Union that the 'buyer' has paid into Paypal especially coupled with any mention of payment being in escrow = scam.
The generic answer is change your passwords, run anti-virus and anti-malware scans, don't click on links in emails, always login to the relevant account and see if the alleged transaction has occurred.....
โ23-01-2014 07:21 PM - edited โ23-01-2014 07:25 PM
This is the basic way they work,how to prevent them,how to contact eBay and how to get your fees back,
http://www.ebay.com.au/gds/nigeria-is-a-scam/10000000016952077/g.html
Ps: If any one is interested this also contains the short cuts to Live Help via the first two links,