Hi, welcome. Sorry for your rocky start. There are inherent risks in selling online. That's a given. There are some scams that eBay won't be able to catch in time because, for all intents and purposes, the transaction appeared legitimate. Only after the sale, after the seller has sent the item, does one learn the buyer is a scammer when they claim an item is Not As Described and mail back a rock in place of an expensive camera, phone, diamond ring, laptop etc. Ebay will protect the buyer's interest above all, sometimes even at the expense of the seller. The seller must guard his own interests and not expect eBay to do it.
I'm not saying eBay abandons its sellers. It does offer us some tools, like Buyer Requirements, but one must know of and how to employ these tools. Many newbies don't. However, with a little time, patience, and willingness to learn, there are ways to mitigate a seller's risk on the platform. That is why other posters recommend starting small. Get thru the eBay learning curve using items less likely to be targetted by scammers. Should you decide to stay, there are many fellow eBayers here on the boards who will be happy to assist you through the curve.
One last thing: my experience here is that most transactions go off without a hitch, and the large majority of buyers are honest. Haven't had a return in two years, and have never been scammed by a buyer in 9 years of selling. This platform works for many sellers.
Good luck to you whatever you decide.
