posted on March 18, 2005 07:14:30 AM
*SCAM ALERT* After this auction sells do not fall for any offers to buy the item, should you be one of the under bidders. eBay Scammers are offering high priced auctions, which have sold, to under bidders saying, "The High Bidder has decided to pass on this auction. If you are still interested in buying it for your high bid please send the money to........." This Scam is being used on all high priced eBay Auctions that have sold. *BEWARE**BEWARE**BEWARE**BEWARE**BEWARE*
I just ran into this in a listing of one of my favorite sellers. Has anyone had this happen to them... gosh if so another paragraph for the templete!
posted on March 18, 2005 08:42:28 PM
Some scammers use that technique to get off-eBay sales, especially higher priced goods. Since the transactions do not envolve eBay's feedback function, the scammers they have less chance of getting caught when the buyers do not receiving their items.
posted on March 19, 2005 05:59:00 AM
I sold a very rare banjo once for $2650. The next day, I had two apparently honest inquiries about the Second Chance Offer that they thought I had made (which I hadn't). Of course, payment wouldn't be going to my account
I notified eBay and of course told the low bidders NOT to send anything to anyone.
