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Buyer asking for IMEI & serial number after purchase
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craig_Bond
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I sold a brand new iPhone on eBay. Buyer has paid but held on PayPal at moment. He’s then started messaging asking imei and serial number after purchase “ I am reminding you to send me a picture of the imei and serial number before shipping as we agreed. It is highly important”
worried going to be scammed here but he’s paid and handset never used? Maybe legit reason but worried as he never asked until after purchase.
worried going to be scammed here but he’s paid and handset never used? Maybe legit reason but worried as he never asked until after purchase.
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Did you agree to send him a picture of the IMEI and Serial Number?The comments I post are my personal opinion. While I try to check everything is correct before posting, I can and do make mistakes, so always try to check official information sources before relying on my posts.0
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Once he purchased I said I could. Just feel uneasy now0
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don't send the details until the payment clears0
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I’ve checked the imni online clearly states not past first activation as well as clean regards not black listed so I at least have proof before it’s sent0
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Why is the payment been held?0
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Possibly my side of PayPal why it’s holding payment though as states possible reason:
Haven’t sold anything for a while which I haven’t.0 -
What's the buyers feedback like?
In the game of chess you can never let your adversary see your pieces0 -
fenwick458 said:don't send the details until the payment clearsI’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0
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What's the buyers feedback like?0
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craig_Bond said:What's the buyers feedback like?I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0
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