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How to avoid eBay scammers

Irn-Bru-Kid
Irn-Bru-Kid Posts: 614 Forumite
in Ebay, auctions, car boot sales, post & parcels
Some really misleading advice from yahoo:

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/how-to-avoid-ebay-scammers-162242444.html

See if you can spot where they have gone wrong.

Comments

  • steviebabes
    steviebabes Posts: 2,071 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    This bit is out of date and incorrect:
    Get proof of posting
    If you're using a 'signed for' method of posting such as Royal Mail Recorded then you'll be provided with a tracking number but if you're using regular first or second class post then ask for a 'proof of posting'. This covers you in case the buyer claims that the item has not arrived.

    The rest of the article is full of errors and omissions.
  • SpammyTheSpammer
    SpammyTheSpammer Posts: 1,773 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    "Check the postage costs and if the seller doesn't list them clearly, contact them to ask to avoid any hidden fees."

    I can see the whole "overcharging for P&P" debate kicking off again....
    ;)
    I am a cow so cannot speak Bullshine but I do recognise its smell when I come upon it.
  • SpammyTheSpammer
    SpammyTheSpammer Posts: 1,773 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    https://uk.news.yahoo.com/how-to-make-an-unbreakable-password-100740661.html

    Best laugh that I have had in ages....
    I am a cow so cannot speak Bullshine but I do recognise its smell when I come upon it.
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