Possible buyer trying to scam seller?

[kane_890655]

I posted an auction with a best offer option and quickly received an offer that was a little but above the starting auction price which i accepted.  The buyer then messaged me to contact them outside of eBay channels which I did not do. A little while later I received a message from eBay security saying that buyer account was comprised and the sale was cancelled. I relisted it and shortly after I received an offer that is way over (more than double) the starting bid price on my auction very quickly after the auction went live. The buyer's address is in a foreign country and they do not have any ratings so i am suspicious. A few hours later a 2nd offer came in for the same amount that is more than double the starting bid price but this buyer's address is in NYC and they have ratings but when I checked their ratings, they're all in a foreign language which also seems suspicious.  Has anyone experienced this before?

[soh.maryl]

If you feel uncomfortable about an offer, why not just not accept it?

And you can block any bidder you want.  

[itscalledapostingid]

Yes, this is extremely common especially for a new seller with zero feedback. They are scam attempts. 100% scams. No doubt about that.

My advice:

Don't do auctions or accept offers.

Use 'Buy It Now' only with immediate payment required.

Also buy some things on ebay so you at least have some feedback.

[janet9988]

If the item is worth  double of the starting BID then it dos not mean it is a scam.

[slippinjimmy]

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@janet9988 wrote:

If the item is worth  double of the starting BID then it dos not mean it is a scam.

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It doesn't but add in the "buyer" wants to take the transaction off eBay and now you have a 100% scam attempt.

[ckimodog]

@kane_890655 

You're a new seller and a scam magnet.  Good for you that you recognized what they were doing.  Block this person from further annoying you.  

https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/resolving-buyer-issues/blocking-buyer-ebay/

[kane_890655]

Thanks all for the advice!