Are there fake sellers on eBay?

Fake listings may appear on eBay and other trading sites. They’re either for non-existent goods that never arrive, or fakes that aren’t worth the bargain price. Scammers can even hack an account with decent feedback and take it over. They sell goods quickly, then move on to another account.

What does a purple star on eBay mean?

Purple star: 500 feedback points. Red star: 1,000 feedback points. Green star: 5,000 feedback points. Yellow shooting star: 10,000 feedback points.

What happens when you send someone an empty box on eBay?

The buyer pays quickly, and you send the item without concern. The buyer receives the item but claims you sent an empty box – in other words, accuses you of fraud. eBay will demand a return and the buyer sends the empty box back to you, keeping the item and the money as it’s refunded. 5. Buyer claims the item wasn’t received

What happens when you sell offsite on eBay?

They may reason that when sales are conducted offsite the seller (you) can avoid paying transaction fees. You close the listing and send the item, but either they don’t pay, or they dispute the transaction with eBay, claiming the item was broken or that the listing was a fake.

What happens if you send a damaged item on eBay?

In this scam, the buyer then accuses you of sending a damaged item. They may even provide photos of the broken item. Unfortunately for you, the item is a replica of the one you sent. The buyer can report the item as damaged to eBay and get a refund, leaving you without your item or the payment.

Why does eBay sell with the wrong name?

Seller ships with deliberately incorrect name on label This scam is clever because the deceit occurs offline after the eBay transaction is complete. After completing the sale normally, the seller will post the package with the correct address but the wrong name.