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How do i know if it is real

How's if a scam are not

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How do i know if it is real

Hi @kebu9866 

 

In order to answer that question, we'd need to know what "it" is. Please post back to provide some details if I'm guessing wrong with the advice below:

 

You found an item (usually a vehicle) on another website where the so-called seller tells you that eBay will handle the sale.

 

If so, this is a common scam, and you are dealing with a criminal who is trying to steal your money.

eBay has nothing to do with listings on other sites. If the item isn't listed on the eBay website and if you don't purchase it through the eBay listing, the transaction has nothing to do with eBay.

You can read eBay's warning here:
http://pages.motors.ebay.com/buy/security/index.html


You can read the FBI's warning here:
https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/common-scams-and-crimes/online-vehicle-sale-fraud


Read about eBay gift card scams here:
https://pages.ebay.com/ebaygiftcard/


You can report the listing to the site where you found it.

Inceptions
Volunteer Community Mentor, buying and selling on eBay since 2004

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How do i know if it is real

Thanks that answered my question 

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How do i know if it is real

Sometimes I'm good at mind-reading, sometimes not so much!

 

Glad you came here to ask before losing any money!

Inceptions
Volunteer Community Mentor, buying and selling on eBay since 2004

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