Scam Buyers

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How to identify scam buyers on eBay?

[jonathankirkland]

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@inhawaii wrote:

How do you keep people from Sri Lanka, who aren't even allowed to sell on ebay, from coming on the discussion boards and asking all kind of ridiculous questions that don't even pertain to them?

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Well I think someone from ebay already answered that on another thread, that they are welcome here just like anyone else.

It's kind of a gray area but I personally think they should not be allowed to post on the 'selling' board specifically for the fact they cannot legally sell on the site that this particular board pertains to. I would say sure let them read in case that change in the future but posting here when it's irrelevant seems like a waste.

I feel bad for them honestly. Somehow they are being lied to and misled into believing they are able to sell here, I still do not understand the motivation for people telling them these lies, as I said it's just kind of sad.

[jonathankirkland]

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@coolections wrote:

Most of it is common sense. Don't read or reply to any emails. Do not accept any form of payment other than approved by Ebay. Do not fall for any sob stories. Check the buyer's feedback from other sellers. (they will be positive but the remarks can tell you a lot). Don't ship anything until after receiving payment. Always get tracking on your packages. Delivery confirmation for expensive items. As someone else mentioned, if yu feel something fishy come here first before doing anything.

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And of course, check the feedback THEY left for sellers for signs of habitually trying to get partial refunds or other shenanigans.

[jonathankirkland]

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@dirk12955 wrote:

I think the Sri Lanka posts are a form of free advertising.     "Look at me,   Here I am,  Buy something!"

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But again, the problem is they cannot accept Paypal and therefore CANNOT sell here.

[jonathankirkland]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Anyone with a cat for an avatar...oh, wait 😉

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Hey wait just a minute..! ..oh.. nice kitty. 😄

[katzrul15]

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@inhawaii wrote:

How do you keep people from Sri Lanka, who aren't even allowed to sell on ebay, from coming on the discussion boards and asking all kind of ridiculous questions that don't even pertain to them?

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I'd tell you, but I cannot see your hat.

[katzrul15]

@Anonymous 

What about 3 cats in your Avatar.....😃  (and don't get me started on Cats with Hats.....)