Lol, these scammers think they are so smart. They may get me somewhere else, but not for this scam.
Not today.
So I had this guy purchase one of my most EXPENSIVE items in my store. Paid cash through paypal/managed payments, sure, whatever.
The payment went through. But then, his supposed "employee" emails me and asks me if I would allow local pickup, and they would send their personal "Courier" to pick up the item.
Then his supposed "Boss" emails me with another ebay account, saying the employee was his tech person. Still, a little weird to do it that way, but ok. That can be legit too.
I first said, sure, I can do local pickup as long as you mark the item as "received or delivered" and provide positive feedback saying your recieved it on the spot, I can allow them to come and get the item.
This is because they already sent payment online. If they messaged me before paying, I would simply hold the item for them, and wait for them to bring cash. But they already paid. This is the key...
As I pondered this, then I said, wait a minute...
I realized the scam. You see, the first clue is that they purchase the most expensive items I have.
They send the payment, so you think all is good. But, if I was to actually allow the supposed "courier" to come pick up my item, what proof would I have that the item was received?
None. And yes, I know of the QR code thing, but that too is shaky at best. Will ebay take my side for a QR code when they file a "not received case?" Lol.
The thing is, I didn't have local pickup on the listing. I always ship my items. So the scammer suggesting local pickup after payment was a red flag.
Now the thing is, I have done local pickup before. I have even gone and picked up items myself from people as well.
But I always bring cash, or require cash as payment. ALWAYS.
But this bright scammer, when asked about cash, said that the courier couldn't bring cash.
I told them I would cancel the order immediately. I then informed them that I wouldn't do business unless the item was paid for with cash for local pickups.
Then I thought better of it, and just outright blocked them.
Be careful out here guys. Scammers and revenge buyers exist on this forum. They purchase your items and try to scam you, or open false SNAD's to get back at you for posting and destroying their weak arguments on this self-same forum.
Seems like I have a few stalkers, lol! Have had 2 already from people who dislike my posts :.)
I have had to block several people already.
In any case, just posting here to inform everyone about this new type of variation on the local pickup scam.
Carry on :.)
