Offers over Buy it Now price then asking for a text to pay

[robe_9912]

Hi - This week I've had numerous offers over the amount of my Buy it Now price on 2 auctions.  Once the offer is accepted I receive a message asking me to text them to set up payment.  The message also asks me to state the name of the item.  I've responded that I only accept paypal and only communicate through Ebay.  HELP!!!  One item sold several days ago and no payment has been made.  If it's a scam, how do I report it?  Does Ebay screen messages for things like this? 

[loveyourimagination49]

It’s a scam! You can call eBay and report. Don’t know if it will help or not. Open an unpaid item case.

[epowerbargains]

Good catch - this is a big ole red flag scam. They are targeting you because they suspect you are new to eBay and a new seller. You might want to put them on you Blocked Buyer List and open an unpaid item case. I would avoid chit chat with them as they are feeling you out to see how to manipulate. Don't text them and only used the eBay message system if necessary.

[relaxintowealth]

Scam alert.EVERYTHING has to go thrugh ebay.

[lilybean99]

Sounds wrong to me for a few reasons and I think the best thing is to call ebay ASAP for their advice. I always address problems immediately and call Ebay when I'm unsure how to proceed.

[lintbrush*]

@robe_9912

Why would a buyer offer you more than the Buy It Now price?  

-Because they think you'll be blinded by the money and fall for their scam to send a PP invoice.  All they are trying to get is your PP email addy so you'll get a fake "You've been paid - now ship" email.

Don't entertain these people.  Start the unpaid process ASAP (48 hours after the "win")