07-04-2019
02:59 AM
- last edited on
07-07-2019
11:35 AM
by
kh-cathy
07-04-2019 05:25 AM
In this particular case, that user is no longer registered with eBay.
Probably not a good idea to contact anyone who emails or texts you referring to "your item" and wants you to text or call an out of state number, particularly if you are selling pickup-only vehicles. Messages referring to "your item" are often sent in large batches by spammers or scammers hoping to reel in potential victims who can be enticed into an unprotected outside-of-eBay "transaction".
If you do contact that number, it is likely they will offer to send you a larger than expected cashier's check to deposit in your bank, and ask you to wire some cash to their "shipping company" who they say will arrive in three days to pick up "your item", but who actually never show up. Later, your bank will contact you to let you know the cashier's check was no good, but the money you wired will be long gone by then.
07-04-2019 05:33 AM
That number shows to be a VoIP number, which is a huge red flag. (903 is NE Texas, when in fact, this number is likely not even from the state of Texas..They can choose any digits) Second red flag.... Any time "My husband", "My father"..."My brother" etc, is used, to parlay interest. Scammers seem to think this will instill confidence, and sincerity. (After-all, why doesn't the husband, etc., contact you them self?) I [personally] would avoid.
07-04-2019 06:29 AM
We just had a variant of this, a few weeks ago. Definitely a scam.
07-04-2019 07:24 AM
SCAM-ola!
They contact you outside of the Ebay message system, because the Ebay ID is not really theirs; and thus they can remain anonymous so that there are no repercussions after they've scammed you.
07-05-2019 05:24 AM
Tell him you don't text. If really interested, they will get back to you. If a scam, not likely.
07-08-2019 07:13 PM
Thank You All. : )