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Hello,
This is my first time selling and I want to be safe. I received the below message regarding items I have listed and just want to verify if they are scams:
Hello!
We are pleased to inform you that your item has been successfully sold! However, before you can receive your funds, we need to perform a small verification of your account.As part of our security updates and to protect all eBay users, we are conducting a random verification of accounts.Please follow the steps below to verify your account.What you need to do?
Use the link below to confirm:
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]If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact our support team.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation!
Best regards,
The eBay Team
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Mentor9 months ago@urbnso_86 This sounds very much like a SCAM.
On your eBay messages does it show in an eBay Folder over on the left OR is it from Members?
https://www.ebay.com/cnt/ViewMessage
This is how you know that the message is really from eBay.
Do NOT paste that link. I can tell you that is not a secure site.
Select Report on the message on the upper right.
ADD the user ID to your blocked buyer list> https://www.ebay.com/bmgt/BuyerBlock?
You will need to contact eBay customer service for assistance to verify your account.
However I recommend checking a few things as eBay will NOT tell you what doesn't match for security reasons.
1. Verify that name and address on your eBay account matches your checking account and government ID EXACTLY. I had to had my middle name to my eBay account so it would match my checking account and drivers license. You will need to provide your SS#.
2. Make sure the ACH routing number is the correct one to use for these type of deposits. Verify this with your bank.
3. Contact Customer service
Click this link> https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/getting-paid/getting-paid-items-youve-sold?id=4814
Then Type Verify Checking account. In the chat bot box on the lower right.
Then AGENT after the bot responds. You might have to repeat those steps.
urbnso_86
OP9 months agoThank you very much, you have helped to confirm my suspicions. I have started the processes of reporting the incident ans protecting my accounts.