eBay is full of scammers (Even with feedback)

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Proximity, Feb 12, 2008.

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    eBay is full of scammers (Even with feedback)

    I am trying to sell my ipod touch on ebay, and i have listed it more than 6 times now. All of the 6 times, a SCAMMER won the bid. Its not just people with 0 feedback, its people with high feedback aswell.

    This has really been a mess for me.

    Anyone else experienced this?
     
    Proximity, Feb 12, 2008 IP
  2. iplunge

    iplunge Peon

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    Oh, don't get me start on this one, please. That place is worse than New York City without the police. I bet 90% there are scammers.
     
    iplunge, Feb 12, 2008 IP
  3. Proximity

    Proximity Banned

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    #3
    You are right. eBay should really do something about this...before it gets filled with fake buyers/sellers

    By the way, I started my auction again.. as i need some money. Always hoping this time it will sell.
     
    Proximity, Feb 12, 2008 IP
  4. Dklein180

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    Yeah I hardly use ebay but when I sold 2 of the 4 items I've ever sold on there the people try to scam me. And the sad thing is there not even good at it.
     
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  5. Shazz

    Shazz Prominent Member

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    Limit the restrictions on who can bid etc. that knocked off half of mine ;)
     
    Shazz, Feb 12, 2008 IP
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    Speedy059 Banned

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    Ebay is full of scammers. My brother bought a $500 dollar camera.....well not exactly, the camera never came.
     
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  7. Shazz

    Shazz Prominent Member

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    Paypal dispute.
     
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    RichUser Banned

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    I remember when ebay was doing so great in 2004 and 2005. The scam rate was low, and it was extremely popular.2007 was a horrible year though, there were we several large hacks that took place. Which exploited over 20,000 ebay accounts.
     
    RichUser, Feb 12, 2008 IP
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    How do you know there all scammers? WHat happened?
     
    ghoulardi, Feb 12, 2008 IP
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    Claudek Well-Known Member

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    #10
    I bought my first ebay item in 1996/1997 and it never arrived after payment. I have since bought many items from there and haven't had any issues yet.

    I think it was 2 or 3 years ago I reported to Ebay that a number of large positive feedback sellers accounts may have been compromised, judging by the items being sold, their price and totally unrelated history to the sellers previous items. It turned out to be more widespread than I thought and the forum at ebay was quite busy discussing and finding various other accounts that were compromised.

    I have not heard of the 20,000 accounts you mentioned till now. Do you have any news links about it?

     
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  11. getjimmy

    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    How do u know that they are scammers with all those feedbacks?
     
    getjimmy, Feb 12, 2008 IP
  12. Proximity

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    They sent me FAKE Paypal emails with the amount.
     
    Proximity, Feb 12, 2008 IP
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    #13
    If a new user wins the auction and doesnt pay you can still offer it to anyone else that bid.
     
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    Proximity Banned

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    I have tried, Second Chance offers, No luck.
     
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  15. Static

    Static Active Member

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    eBay is quite bad... I currently have one that has yet to come when I ordered about two weeks ago... With Express mail... Nice. :(
     
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    ummm, i heard around the traps that eBay was considering removing the negative feedback system. Not sure where i heard it, but it was very recently.
     
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    #17
    yes your right.... ebay is full of scammers and 90% are scammers... there are place where these scammers can buy feedback accounts.... very sad that ebay and paypal both are full of scammers these days.... and not safe anymore....
     
    Pervert-For-Life, Feb 13, 2008 IP
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    #18
    e-Bay = FAKE
    Duplicate products , Fake Feedbacks etc
    i recommend everyone stay away from e-bay
     
    cchetanonline, Feb 13, 2008 IP
  19. terminator69

    terminator69 Notable Member

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    LOL eBay is real.. :eek: stupid thing to say.

    Duplicate products because there are duplicate buyers, noob.
     
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  20. Abhik

    Abhik ..:: The ONE ::..

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    #20
    yeah.. ebay is now full of crap bidders who are there for only to raise the price of the item.
     
    Abhik, Feb 13, 2008 IP