Is someone trying to rip me off?

Question

I have had a collector's jacket listed since last November for $1400. No one has responded. Suddenly, someone is interested. Their user name says they have sold 2 items ever, with no other information.

I just got a notification from eBay saying a new device signed in on my account located across the nation.

Is this a coincidence? If this possible buyer makes me an offer that is good, how do I prevent being ripped off? I understand people will say it was damaged or other things, and stop payment.

eastlaneave · Answer

@lorilove I just got a notification from eBay saying a new device signed in on my account located across the nation. this is very serious -- Your account may have been hacked and someone may be using it fraudulently. Please call 866 961 9253 it is a dedicated line for customers who may have experienced fraud on their account If this number does not work, you can have eBay call you, here Start here https://www.ebay.com/help/account/protecting-account/get-help-hacked-account?id=4196&from=ContactUs Scroll to the Bottom of the page 1) Click "Contact Us" or the ? then: In the CHAT WINDOW 2) Type "I need help" 3) Click "Fraud" (or your topic) 4) Type "Agent" in the chat window 5) You may need to click "Something Else" or "More Options" or type "Agent" a few more times 6) Click “Have Us Call You” (or "Chat with an Agent") -- If you use a call filter on your phone, turn it off temporarily, or it might block the incoming call. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1) If for some reason you cannot reach them, please get on a computer and change your password if you are able. https://accountsettings.ebay.com/profile 2) Log out from any session you do not recognize (this is very, very important) https://accounts.ebay.com/acctsec/security-center/sessions 3) Check bank information https://ppcapp.ebay.com/myppc/wallet/list 4) Check your Name and addresses. etc https://accountsettings.ebay.com/profile 5) Addresses https://accountsettings.ebay.com/uas/addresses -- Here is a help page where you can learn more: https://www.ebay.com/help/account/protecting-account/get-help-hacked-account?id=4196 and https://www.ebay.com/help/account/contact-ebay/contact-ebay?id=4379