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scammed on ebay by vinney2787

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  • DX2
    DX2 Posts: 8,275 Forumite
    jamespir wrote: »
    its fraud gaining money by deception and that is a police matter
    The didn't gain the money by deception though, did they ;)
    *SIGH*
    :D
  • StaffsSW
    StaffsSW Posts: 5,788 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    If a fool and their money are easily parted, how did the fool come into money in the first place?

    Whilst there are still many many people out there gullible/naive/greedy enough to buy a dirt cheap iPhone, then these listings will continue.

    If it looks too good to be true and all that?

    There is very little deception involved, but a great deal of stupidity.
    <--- Nothing to see here - move along --->
  • d123
    d123 Posts: 8,747 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    jamespir wrote: »
    its fraud gaining money by deception and that is a police matter

    Even the OP admits the auction was for a photo of an iPhone, he got his photo by recorded delivery so what deception?

    The OP's only hope is that Paypal will refund.
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  • StaffsSW
    StaffsSW Posts: 5,788 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    d123 wrote: »

    The OP's only hope is that Paypal will refund.

    It was sent recorded, so Item Not Received is out of the question - not as described may be tenuous as well.

    If anything does happen, it will be refunded by eBay directly, who will then chase the seller through whatever legal means to recover costs.

    And in turn, this is just another incessant drip of cost that will be added to our ebay fees in months or years to come.
    <--- Nothing to see here - move along --->
  • Strapped
    Strapped Posts: 8,158 Forumite
    kirstiex wrote: »
    OMG ...... that's shocking. never been to goofbay before but have book marked it :T

    Just checked my own selling history and that tool only found about 1/5th of my sales so I'm not sure how accurate it is :confused:
    They deem him their worst enemy who tells them the truth. -- Plato
  • Lube
    Lube Posts: 1,495 Forumite
    This is another useful tool

    http://toolhaus.org/
  • Still want to know what you paid for it??
    :AQuidco
    :D Codes
  • d123
    d123 Posts: 8,747 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    edited 5 January 2010 at 1:50AM
    Still want to know what you paid for it??

    looking at the completed auctions, somewhere between £200 and £400, most of the BIN's are £350-£400.

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  • I paid £356.99 the item was listed in the mobile and home phones > mobile phones category. The title was " Apple Iphone 3gs 16gb" description.
    my item includes all of the following- i phone 3gs 16GB (black or white) please state what colour when paid for by attaching a note to paypal payment, stereo headset with mic, dock connector to USB cable and usb power adaptor. this phone is fresh in a unsealed box as my phone in my item has been unlocked to all networks and a brilliant purchase. lucky buyer please enjoy as my item features are the best and most popular in the mobile phone world, this truely is a piece of art. PLEASE NO TIME WASTERS, I WILL NOT SEND PRODUCT OUTSIDE THE UK, SO NIGERIAN SCAMMERS DO NOT BID!!!! I HAVE HAD 3 DIFFERENT ACCOUNT HOLDERS BUY THIS PRODUCT WHOS BOYFRIEND LIVES IN NIGERIA AND THE PERSON BUYING (HIS GIRLFRIEND) LIVES IN ASIA. PLEASE PAY FOR THIS ITEM WITHIN 24 HOURS OF BUYING OR THIS ITEM WILL BE RELISTED AND YOU WILL BE REPORTED TO EBAY MANY THANKS Item specifics - Mobile Phones Brand: Apple Type: -- Model: -- Condition: New Network Standard: -- Simlock: -- Camera: -- Bundled Items: -- Features: Bluetooth, USB See reviews Detailed item info Key Features Form Factor Smartphone, Touch Screen Design Mobile Display Display Size 320 x 480 Communication Wireless Capabilities Bluetooth, WLAN 802.11b, WLAN 802.11g Multimedia Built-in Digital Camera Built-in Digital Camera Technical Features Operating System Mac OS X PC Interface Bluetooth, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi Antenna Type Integrated Connectivity Bluetooth, USB, WiFi Input Method Microphone, Touch Screen Talk Time 10 Hours Standby Time 300 Hours *this is a photo only* 3 Megapixels Digital Camera Resolution Other Features Messaging Formats SMS Phone Features Integrated speakerphone Other Features Vertical and Horizontal Display Multimedia Features MPEG4 video playback Dimensions Depth 0.48 Inch Weight 4.8 g
  • lilmiss1982
    lilmiss1982 Posts: 1,405 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    What a clever con. I totally would have fallen it too. Hope you get your moneyback some how.
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