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I am being scammed empty box

I’m trying to head this off at what might be Happening.  I ordered an iPhone 14 Plus and I got a box with an empty android phone box instead.  Since buying the item another reviewer posted a scam feedback as well on the seller (wasn’t there when I purchased).

I had to file an item not as described and I hoped they wouldn’t reply and just be done, but accepted a return.  Now I’m concerned I’m going to be scammed. 

My eBay account is from 2002. I have 100% feedback on hundreds of buys and many sells. I hope this doesn’t jeopardize my account.   

What can happen from here?

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Re: I am being scammed empty box

@deviceworks  send them back what they sent you

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Re: I am being scammed empty box


@deviceworks wrote:

 

What can happen from here?


First you send the empty box back using the label provided by eBay.

 

I can see the listing for the phone you purchased

  • This is a new seller who does not know how to scam well.  He has listed with no returns, which means that he does not have any power in the return process.
  • When the phone arrives, he'll have 2-3 days to refund the money.  If he doesn't, ask eBay to step in.
  • You'll get back all your money.
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Re: I am being scammed empty box

Next time buy that from a real factory dealer.  Scammers come " out of the woodwork " with Apple items.

Also, always use a credit card to pay for the added protection they offer.

 

Your scammer is new at this or they would have used the fake tracking number scam.

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Re: I am being scammed empty box

Hi, contact support for each step, but if ebay doesn't want to refund, then contact the bank and they will make ebay do it

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