sold a phone on ebay - buyer having me on!!! EDIT: Now he's opened Paypal Dispute

StaffsSW

shaggy wrote: »

Sir, I think you are totally paranoid. WHAT SCAM!!!!
I buy mobile phones with working lcd's to replace the phones I buy with broken lcd's. Its not rocket science...........It is just a shame that sellers say that the lcd's are working when in fact they are broken.
The only part usable then is the mainboard and that is why I ask for a part refund to reflect the value of that part.
I can not return it as I have used the front casing on another phone.
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So they admit to buying phones to resell, but the selling ID is not registered as a business seller...?

A quick phonecall to these people may do more damage/righting of wrongs, than anything that eBay could impose.

http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Services/S-Z/TradingStandardsEnforcement/FAQs/WhistleblowersHotline.htm

It may also be worth looking at this page - http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/Taxes/ContactOrDealWithHMRC/DG_10010579 - particularly this bit.

If you know someone whose business is not registered for tax call the Tax Evasion Hotline on 0800 788 887 (open Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8.00 am to 4.00 pm) and HMRC will do something about it. You don't need to leave your name and address.

Gloves are off. The big guns are out.

pseudopensioner

stevew8975 wrote: »

So they admit to buying phones to resell, but the selling ID is not registered as a business seller...?

A quick phonecall to these people may do more damage/righting of wrongs, than anything that eBay could impose.

http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Services/S-Z/TradingStandardsEnforcement/FAQs/WhistleblowersHotline.htm

It may also be worth looking at this page - http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/Taxes/ContactOrDealWithHMRC/DG_10010579 - particularly this bit.



Gloves are off. The big guns are out.

I love to see people standing up for what is right.

littlemisscheeky123

shaggy....
No haven't heard anything YET. Ebay haven't got back to me either but i will keep you posted as soon as i hear anything. I'm determined not to let him get away with this

bluebell_lily

smartie1976 wrote: »

If anyone does happen to buy stuff from this charlatan with the intention of returning, don't tell him you're returning the item before you actually do, so that he does actually sign for it (rather than refuse, maybe thinking it's a purchase) and then any dispute can be resolved with the proof of posting. Once it's signed for then mention you want a refund (plus dispute)

Add to that, send it back in a DIFFERENT packaging/box so that the seller does not recognise it.

Another thing, with buyers, eBay does not give out the full seller's address? So how to get the seller's address?

blue_monkey_2

bluebell_lily wrote: »

Add to that, send it back in a DIFFERENT packaging/box so that the seller does not recognise it.

Another thing, with buyers, eBay does not give out the full seller's address? So how to get the seller's address?

Tell him you want to pay by postal orders.....

Or if already paid and the item sent it should be on the outside of the package, all you need is the postcide and house number!

marko4ever25

wot wot a thread ive just read evvery post since it started i was intrigued. scammers eh ive just had one too but was too wise for their tricks but will share with u a common trick u may all know off

bought a phone from me - wants to send to india - alarm bells!! - pays extra £20 to send - international signed for off course making it look all genioune. his/her address is listed in their email account but when u go to paypal to check it out surprise surprise it says

Seller Protection Policy:
Ineligible [URL="javascript:openWindowQuestion104();"][/URL]

No Address Provided

Payments without a postal address are not covered by PayPal's seller protection policies and programs. Learn More

so basically a scam i send and then they claim the money back even though i can prove i sent it

shaggy

littlemisscheeky123 wrote: »

shaggy....
No haven't heard anything YET. Ebay haven't got back to me either but i will keep you posted as soon as i hear anything. I'm determined not to let him get away with this

I complained to Ebay too, using 'email us' link -- you have to find it hidden away in the 'report a member' section. I got a standard auto reply back , saying they will look in to it, but due to confidentiality will not tell me what action they will take, if any

shaggy

silkyuk9 wrote: »

is there anything i can do using my old ebay account name. id love to buy something or bid and not pay..............

its not quite as simple as 'buying and not paying' ...

pulliptears

shaggy wrote: »

its not quite as simple as 'buying and not paying' ...

Could be fun to buy a mobile then claim the screen was damaged though

littlemisscheeky123

shaggy wrote: »

I complained to Ebay too, using 'email us' link -- you have to find it hidden away in the 'report a member' section. I got a standard auto reply back , saying they will look in to it, but due to confidentiality will not tell me what action they will take, if any

Got a reply similar to yours........"Ebay take this kind of abuse very seriously blah blah blah"