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chris13 · 04-11-2023

If a package redirection scam leverages a shipping label where the tracking is legit, but the address has been altered...doesn't it expose all transactions to irrecoverable losses when the MBG uses the tracking status 'Delivered' as a validation? 1) ...

chris13 · 04-11-2023

While helping a frustrated buyer with their search efforts, I stumbled across a situation where the MPN item attibute value is being 'promoted' as a keyword match. Understandable. However, the attribute 'Brand' did NOT seem to be promoted in the same...

chris13 · 04-10-2023

Of course I cant prove anyone is purely using Chatbot to post but yesterday it was noted that someone was almost certainly using ChatGPT to post long 'helpful-like' posts that are highly suspected to be Bot generated responses. They stood out as bran...

chris13 · 04-09-2023

I have a group of watchers on an item for sale as BIN, best offers turned off.A buyer who is also likely watching tried messaging me with the "I think your item is low quality, give me a low price" ploy.I replied politely "try looking for examples wi...

chris13 · 04-05-2023

This auction is well under way with bids.The listing text specifies "Priority Mail Only"The listing's shipping options are configured to default to Media Mail but also include priority mail as an option. https://www.ebay.com/itm/125854945429 If I wer...

chris13 · 04-11-2023

Adding resized photo.I suppose at least it wasnt just duct tape with a sharpie that fooled them.

chris13 · 04-11-2023

@pemand-73 How disappointing that that works. The pic will help make the point, thanks. USPS: You arent on the address, cant give it to you or deliver it.Customer: But cant you look under the tape or type the tracking # into the system and see the RE...

chris13 · 04-11-2023

@ittybitnot @pereirahawk I think this may be how it's done.If the scammer prints out the MBG return label, or any purchased label, scans it, uses any free paint program to paint a new address on the image, reprints it, they have a redirected label wi...

chris13 · 04-11-2023

@pemand-73 Yeah I started this thread based on at least 5 different threads I've read. Some I only suspect were scenario #1 but yours is scenario #3. Its also possible to not have an accomplice involved at all, but use scenario #3 with a 'rock in a b...

chris13 · 04-11-2023

@evry1nositswindy I am often clueless about such things. Is there a sarcasm font? I find that when I use sarcasm I either AM being snarky or come across as such, both I wish to avoid. When I read the original post it just 'screamed' sarcasm to me, bu...

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Package Redirection Scams - How does the shipper liability factor in?

Is there a reference for which Listing Attributes are promoted in Search Results?

ChatBot Posters...two in two days. Should we just ignore them?

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What happens when listing text and shipping policy dont match? Which wins?

Re: Package Redirection Scams - How does the shipper liability factor in?

Re: Package Redirection Scams - How does the shipper liability factor in?

Re: Package Redirection Scams - How does the shipper liability factor in?

Re: Package Redirection Scams - How does the shipper liability factor in?

Re: No more watchers count for buyers? Finally, thank you!