Are there fake buyers on eBay?

FAKE BUYERS!! But, there can be some scammers who are looks like genuine, but with fraudulent intention behind. The best thing you can do to identify the scammers, keep in touch with the Community chats and threads as well as to follow exact eBay policies.

Why do I keep getting fake offers on eBay?

Scammers are creating accounts and making offers on items the same day. These offers are over the asking price to get the seller to accept and then is asked to send the item to a different address out-of-country(i.e. Nigeria). Easy to spot because the offers don’t make sense and the age of the account is easily seen.

How do I filter Chinese sellers on eBay?

Do EBAY search and go to “item location” and click USA (sellers inside US). Click on “more filters” and go to “country of manufacture” and select “names of countries” (that are acceptable to you).

How can I tell if an eBay buyer is legit?

As a new seller with pricey items listed you are a target of scammers….Answers (2)

1. You either accept an offer or you decline it.
2. If you accept the offer then you wait for the buyer to pay.
3. If the buyer doesn’t pay after 48 hours you file a nonpayment dispute in the Resolution Center.

How do you know if a seller is scamming you on eBay?

Here are some warning signs to look out for:

1. Short duration listings: Fraudulent sellers often want to close a deal quickly.
2. Heavily discounted or sold-out items: Be wary if a seller has lots of high-value items at suspiciously low prices, or a stock of hard-to-find goods that are sold out everywhere else.

Can you block sellers from China on Ebay?

You can try using the Advanced search featur and designate Location only to items Located in United States…then you only have to watch out for listings that appear “too good to be true” where the China seller has intentionally lied in their “Item Location” choice when they created the listing.

How do I block Chinese sellers on Etsy?

Here are the guidelines I follow in order to try to avoid supporting a reseller or an overseas sweatshop when shopping on Etsy:

1. Check the company’s “about” page and see what they say.
2. Check where the seller is located.
3. Check how many items the seller has listed.
4. Is the price too good to be true?

How do I make sure an eBay buyer is legit?

NEVER give your email address or any other information to a ‘buyer’. The only purpose they have for asking for it is so they can send you a FAKE email from eBay and/or PayPal that PRETENDS you’ve been paid. You really should have listed the items as Buy It Now with Immediate Payment Required.

Can I get my money back if I get scammed on eBay?

eBay Money Back Guarantee covers most transactions on eBay. It means buyers can get their money back if an item didn’t arrive, is faulty or damaged, or doesn’t match the listing.

How can you tell a fake buyer?

The red flags that may help identify a fake buyer are:

1. The buyer only makes contact via email and/or text message.
2. The buyer is willing to trust an agent they found on the internet without having a conversation or meeting in person.

What happens if eBay seller doesn’t ship item?

Report an item that hasn’t arrived through My eBay

1. Go to Purchase history – opens in new window or tab.
2. Select More actions beside your item and then I didn’t receive it.
3. Tick the box beside I want a refund or I want the item.
4. You have the option of adding a message to the seller.
5. Select Send request.

Can eBay take money from your bank account?

In other words, if you agreed to managed payments (not like there was even an option), Ebay will hold your bank account information hostage ad infinitum. It cannot be removed – only replaced by ANOTHER bank. This happens even if you have NO payments pending.

Why you should not use PayPal?

Since payment apps including PayPal use your financial data and personally identifiable information, they’re a common target for hackers and fraudsters who want to commit identity theft or fraud.

Can I be scammed through PayPal?

Despite its advantages, however, PayPal still has one thing in common with traditional credit card payments: fraud. Like any other payment processor, PayPal faces a ceaseless onslaught of scams and fraud attempts trying to take money out of someone else’s pocket.