| eBay scam
When we were looking, I bid on one that seemed too good to be true. Never lost a cent and learned quite a bit.
It turns out that they were able to hijack the account of a very reputable seller.
The text of the scammer's and real eBayer's emails follow.
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<<< SCAMMER >>>
Dear Sir ,
I want to be honest with you and I inform you that i stop the listing because i have 2 buyers interested in this trailer , they are willing to pay the buy it now price .To be fair with all possible buyers I will sell the trailer to the first buyer that will arange the Square Trade first payment . If you are able to make the first payment today or tomorrow you will be the next owner of this trailer .
First I will like to tell you that I am in United Kingdom and the trailer is stored at ebay warehouse in San Jose , CA , the trailer will be shipped from there on my expence.
The trailer is like new , in perfect condition . I am selling this trailer because the shipping to Europe will cost me to much.I have this trailer from my father in law .The Buy it now price is $5,100 . I will sell the trailer to the first one that makes a 2,800 $ deposit through Square Trade .
Terms & Conditions Shipping and handling:
The shipping address must be provided before sending the payment. The trailer will be shipped through JC MOTORS or DAS Shipping Company . The trailer will only be sent after receiving the payment. I agreed with eBay Square Trade to send my trailer to its warehouse since I am not in US .
This way, both sides (seller and buyer) are insured by eBay.
Payment:
If you will offer the buy it now price I will suport all the shipping from the warehouse to your address .
For the payment i would like to use eBay Square Trade as a third party . They will keep your money until you get the trailer and will release it to me upon delivery .
Here are my name and address you need for the payment in case you decide to buy the trailer .
[Name Withheld}
187 Edgware Road
London
W2 1ET
United Kingdom
The trailer is ready for shipment, i just need the payment confirmation from Square Trade with the transfer's details and the trailer will be delivered to your address.
REFUND-After the trailer arrives, you have a 7 days period for inspection. If the trailer is different than the way i've described it, 100% refund - transfer fees and the trailer will be shipped back to the warehouse on my expence. Anyway, i don't think it will be necesary, you'll love this trailer from very first moment you'll see it.
Buy with confidence!
I will have pay for an insurance to eBay Square Trade as proof my trustworthiness.
Thanks for the conceded time .
I am looking forward to your reply.
[Name removed to protect the real eBayer]
<<< Here's the email explanation from the real eBayer >>>
YES !!!
It has been a LONG DAY trying to resolve all of this and resetting all my passwords, etc. I have gotten lots of questions re: items that were NOT ever mine...and they had reset my email address too...UGH.
Thanks for the Head's up though, I really appreciate it.
I think that I have successfully secured everything though without any serious damage...
Thanks again,
[name withheld]
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