Victim Location 84341
Total money lost $600
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was selling the gentleman Pokémon cards on EBay. What I thought was EBay contacted me back asking for payment in Gift cards and was going to pay it back through a one-time payment through PayPal. This person spent time making a fake EBay and sent me emails to scam me for Gift cards.
Victim Location 53151
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a jet ski I wanted to purchase which was through Ebay. The offer seemed too good to be true. A jet ski that according to what we looked up could have a value of $5000.00. It was listed at $800.00 and in really good shape with low mileage. Per the seller, she was getting a divorce and wanted to get rid of it. Said the process would be smooth and all I had to do was buy $800.00 of gift cards with cash from any store that sells Ebay gift cards and to show her the picture of the numbers for the card or send the receipt with the numbers. She also said the trailer was included and that it would ship without any additional cost to me once I sent confirmation with everything to Ebay. The Ebay email I received looked legit and said that I could call the direct phone number to report the numbers on the gift cards or just send in a photo. I could also ask questions at that phone number if I had any. I was going to call to question it since I’ve never bought or sold on Ebay and do not know the procedure. I was a bit skeptical so I tried to look up the order number on Ebay but nothing came up. I then called the Ebay customer service to question it and when the numbers never had a product, I told them about what the seller was asking. I was told it’s a scam and that Ebay would never ask me to buy gift cards and send numbers, that I would always pay with credit card or paypal. I’m glad I went with my gut and did not lose out on $800.00.
Victim Location 84663
Type of a scam Employment
Company calls claiming to be eBay offering to help you make money from home. If they were legitimate why use a piggyback local number to get you to answer??
Victim Location 63111
Total money lost $1,800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was scammed by ebay and showed my look to like a real contract and was scammed out of 1800 dollars 1200 for camper and 600 for shipping insurance. Money sent by eBay cards, all I want is my money returned.
Victim Location 77705
Total money lost $1,900
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I tried to purchase a 1999 Jeep Wrangler and the lady told me her husband had passed away and she is letting it go for 1900.00. After paying with giftcards with eBay motors the number changed and all communications was cut off. And I have 4 children and this was very upsetting. Don’t not teust anything from eBay. I’m so upset that I fell for it after all the communication.
Victim Location 57340
Type of a scam Phishing
I have received 3 emails informing me that my ebay acct. has been temporarily disconnected. It is not! I suspect that this is some sort of scam to capture my information if I were to click on their link. I also suspect the reason they are pretending to to be ebay is because people will be desperate to keep their ebay acct. active because of CORVID-19.
Victim Location 75961
Total money lost $1,400
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was sent an email, stating that Donna Potter, has selected eBay Motors Buyer Protection to handle a secure online transaction with me
and that I could find the invoice for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 4×4 that I purchase from ebay
it was all a scammed
Victim Location 57770
Total money lost $100
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was buying an Iphone 7 plus off craigslist, helene douglas was the seller and she said she was located in rapid city bu wasnt comfortable with meeting up for the phone. Said she left it up to"ebay" to ship and pay for the phone. but ebay or that sight took my 100$ and asked for another 100$ before it would be shipped or even paid for. Never got my money or any type of help from helene , she hasnt replied to any of my emails also.
She is attempting a similar scam in Austin on Craigslist for an iPhone8 @ $150. 04/15/20
Victim Location 92277
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was on offer up looking for a car and saw this amazing deal! A Honda CR-V in perfect condition selling for only 1,4000. They shared with me that they were in the army and had this deal with eBay to send me the vehicle and I have 10 days to check out it out and decide if I’d like to keep it. Then sent me an eBay “invoice”.
Victim Location 76528
Total money lost $800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Being scamed through eBay for purchasing a vehicle
Victim Location 38635
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I seen a motorcycle on Craigslist an I reply to the number they had on there the number is 213-992-6779 … I texted her and she texted back saying she saleing the bike for a thousand dollars and if I wanted to buy it that I had to buy it threw ebay and that ebay will gmail me about buy the motorcycle and so I called the ebay motor support number they had on the invoice ebay Gmail me saying how to buy it and so on the invoice it said go to family dollar or dollar general or some place like that to get ebay gift cards to load the money on all 5 of them to Equals up to $1000 to get the bike and once’s The store loaded the money up to call back and give them the card PIN number and I did and the invoice said that the shipment would be 3 day and on the second day they gmail me saying that the shipment had been stop due to I had to send a 600 dollar in to insurance the shipment and that the payment would be refund back once’s the item was delivered and once’s I said could I insure the bike threw a car insurance places the people was like they would have the shipment department to call me and since then I haven’t received anything or my money back and I google ebay company and was telling them about the order number that ebay sent and the seller name Kim Coldwell had sent to me and I forwarded the gmail to some people that they have link with them or work threw them it’s [email protected] to let them know that ebay was sayin I Ben scammed by Kim Coldwell and if you reply to that number they going to reply back with a text .. and they lead me to y’all to reach out for help on getting my thousand dollars back .. I have gmail and proof of the invoice of ebay an my Receipts to show in court if I have to I hope and pray that I can get my refund back and that Kim Coldwell and who ever in with her scams they running get taken into custody…
Victim Location 06355
Type of a scam Phishing
"Doris" has requested a vehicle report from a specific website be sent to her/his email after I make the $7.00 purchase. No name, address or phone shared from "[email protected]
Victim Location 39209
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was inquiring about a pickup truck from the app “offer up”. Once I inquired the owner of the truck ask me for email address to correspond. Then to allow me to see the car she ask for name and address to be put on a shipping receipt to have truck sent to me to check out. To move forward eBay would be the broker to protect herself. She ask for gifts cards for for eBay to verify payment. Shipping of the truck will be made in 24hrs. She text me this morning to say she needs additional $1200 for tax, title, tags. I knew then things was not right. I have emails, text and invoices.
Victim Location 36613
Total money lost $2,100
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was looking on Craiglist.com at golf carts. Wanted to get one for my wife so she could used it when attending college football games. Found one that a lady was selling. She stated her husband had passed away and she was downsizing after moving back to ***, NE where her sister lived. The address was listed as ***, Ne. The cart was a 2012 Club Car Precedant. The add included several photo’s of the cart. She stated she was using the eBay Buyer Protection to handle a secure online transaction. They asked that I purchase eBay Gift Cards and call 1-480-478-0282. I did and talked to a person named ***. All the paperwork I received was from ebay. After purchasing the gift cards and calling them in I received another email requesting fund to cover insurance on the vehicle. Because I wanted to get the cart for my wife as a gift I purchase the requested amount and called ***. He stated I would hear from the shipper by 8PM to arrange delivery. Never received the call or the cart. Went online and entered the phone number and found out it was a scam.
Victim Location 60619
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
I was scammed by someone using eBay as a front to get people to buy vehicles.
Victim Location 32808
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
I saw this car posted on craigslist and the person referred me to eBay and this is what she said
eBay Buyer Protection
Hi, my name is Brenda,
My 2004 Acura TL, never had or need any paint/body work done, garaged keep always, without any mechanical problems, tires and wheels are in great shape as well, electric is working perfectly. The car has only 87 k miles, it is in excellent condition, no liens or loans,it has been very well maintained, with a clean title and no accident history. The engine is 3.5L ,the automatic transmission shifts perfectly. I am selling it at this final price of $1,000 because my husband died 1 month ago (he had a heart attack) and it brings me bad memories and that’s the reason I want to sell it asap. I, along with my daughter decided to sell the house and so we moved to my sister in Omaha, NE trying to start a new life.I want to use eBay services for the safety of both of us so if you’re interested in purchasing this car just email me with your full name, address including the zip code and phone number, so I can notify eBay that you are selected as my possible buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure. I am waiting for your reply.
P.s. Also, you have the pics attached.????????
Hello again Demarcia,
I have received your details and I am going to send them over to eBay so we can get this transaction started. Our request will be processed in few hours or tomorrow morning. They will send the invoice, with all the instructions on how to complete the sale. I will shoot you an email as soon as I have any news from eBay, let me know if you get any emails from them before i do.. As I told you in my first e-mail,we just moved to my sister in Omaha,NE. Before leaving I had prearranged the deal with eBay services so my presence isn’t necessary. The vehicle is now located in Omaha, NE, at eBay storage facility, ready to be delivered.It will arrive at your address in 3-4 working days. The shipping costs are included in the total price of the vehicle! You will have 5 days to test and inspect the vehicle prior to make any purchase.
Thank you
Hi Demarcia,
eBay told me they already sent you the invoice, make sure you also check your spam folder. Everything is ready on my part, I have signed and notarized all the paperwork.I used the same method when I bought a camera from eBay, it was very quick and simple.Also, there is no reason to worry because after those 5 days of inspection, if by any reason you find something you don`t like about the vehicle, you can send it back, on my cost and eBay will refund you in full, in max 48 hours.If you have any questions you can call the eBay at :+1 (949) 264-9106.
Do let me know if you’re going to make the payment!
eBay Buyer Protection
We have to inform you that there is an issue regarding your shipment.
The shipping process of your item was stopped during shipping process because your product is not insured.
There are two insurances for the item, first insurance for that 5 days inspection period when the item is at your place for the inspection and another insurance for the transportation. The seller paid for both of them but since the item was valued by our Department more than the price you agreed with the seller, you need to make a deposit fully refundable of $1,000.00 because the item was undervalued. Since the insurance that the seller paid does not cover the new insurance that we need in order to continue with the delivery, the shipping process is on hold.
The trailer that was transporting your item is also transporting 2 other products. The other buyers already paid the insurance of their items so we are waiting for you to make a deposit for the insurance. The cost of the insurance is $1,000.00. You will receive this payment ($1,000.00) along with the vehicle ( cash in hand ), in full because the deposit for the insurance is fully refundable. We hope that you understand that is very important to insure the vehicle during the transportation. You have to make the payment using the same payment method.We are waiting for your payment confirmation as soon as possible so the shipping process can continue. Once again, you will receive your money back when you will receive the item. We truly apologize for any inconvenience!
Thank you for using our services!
Sincerely,
eBay Financial Department
eBay Support Department: +1 (949) 264-9106.
We are available at the following hours:
5:00 AM to 9:00 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday
5:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday
Sincerely,
eBay Department
Victim Location 62220
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
We were interested in a golf cart. We found one we liked through Craig’s list, but the individual referred us back to Ebay. *** *** was the name that was used. She was selling it because her child had passed away 5 months prior. The price was extremely low: $1500. Normally a golf cart of that type would be about $5000.00 She requested payment through Ebay gift cards.
Victim Location 75082
Total money lost $3,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Purchasing 2009 missan altima and got scsmmed out of money thru eBay..once unasked for a refund ..the emails stop and when I tried yo call back the number doesn’t work and I can’t get in contact with eBay niether
Victim Location 29108
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
The seller had a vehicle that she say she wanted to sell. The daughter put it on facebook(social media). It said to email her mother directly at her email. So I emailed her and she returned a message back and told me that she was selling straight through eBay. I got emails from the supposed company on what to do and an invoice with the product and price. Last email they sent had the confirmation number for delivery,but also said that the licenses to pull the vehicle had expired the the day before they were going to ship the vehicle and that I needed to send $1000.00 more dollars and that I will get it back once the vehicle was delivered. I told them I wasn’t sending any more money and to refund me my $2000.00. They told I would have to wait 60 to 90 days and I would get a cashiers check in the mail
Victim Location 45237
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Responded to an add for sale of used car 2006 Nissan Maxima. Sent text message to individual at Cincinnati 513 phone number and received text message from 757 Hampton VA phone number. Scammer said name was Linda Dempsey and husband died recently she was a military member going on deployment and needed to sell car quickly which is why it was priced so low. Said I was interested and scammer said she would have eBay send an email to complete transaction as her car was being held by private storage and eBay would arrange the sell and shipment. All correspondence was through email. never talked to person. since person used military and death of husband and was a woman never questioned it. I don’t shop on eBay so never knew the service didn’t exist. Thought it was a special arrangement for military members through eBay. Scammer said eBay would send an email to me arranging the sale of vehicle. Email said that eBay gift cards needed to be used for purchase. Purchased $2000.00 in eBay gift cards and sent gift card numbers to what looked like a legitimate eBay correspondence email.
Victim Location 63385
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was looking on the site Let Go to find a vehicle, I found a vehicle and contacted the seller who requested I pay 1500.00 using 3 Green Dot cards in the amount of $500.00 each, she said ebay would email me an invoice once payment was received. After I did not receive the invoice and was Scammed I immediately contacted Green Dot Corporation seeking a stop payment.
Victim Location 21229
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Me and my boyfriend was searching for a pick up truck so we can use because we are moving soon and we came across this 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for $1000. We hesitant at first but then we decided to contact this person to see if we can come check it out. This person had me emailing them asking for my address and they will send out an ebay invoice for the vehicle. On the invoice it was saying that we had to purchase ebay gift cards in order to pay for vehicle. Then we had to call this supposedly customer service number and the guy that answer the phone had some type of fake accent. It just didn’t seem right at all, i called the ebay customer service and they said that they don’t have any knowledge of that invoice
Victim Location 85756
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Other
A vehicle is being sold on the Letgo app its a white Acura TL 2007 they are asking 1500 dollars for it. But the seller is using the [email protected] email only. The scammer then sends en ebay logo transaction and you must buy three ebay gift cards of 500 dollars to make the purchase. The ebay add says they will hold the money until the buyer receives the car. The buyer can try out vehicle for 5 days if satisfied with vehicle then the buyer lets ebay know to give money and transacction is coThe scamers use the let go app to advertise and then through an email [email protected] tell the buyer to purchase three ebay gift cards of 500 dollars a piece to complete the vehicle purchase. After you send the three scratches redemption codes you don’t receive no information. Which its already to late. Scamers have the money and you don’t receive no car.
Victim Location 45807
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I went to purchase a vehicle on ebay and then a day later eBay called and said it was a scam so now I have lost 1500 dollars!
Victim Location 38804
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a vehicle on craiglists. I contacted the person by email and she responded back. I received the invoice from ebay, so I thought from ebay making arrangements to pay. I compared the buyer protection program through ebay website and looked legit. After a couple of days of not receiving the vehicle, I called ebay and asked about the purchase and then was told I have been scammed.
Victim Location 20707
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I received a letter in the mail saying that I owe 216.50 for an eBay account. The letter does not included a user name or any other information other then my name. I don’t have any payment arrangement set up with eBay and have not ordered anything in this amount.
Victim Location 44110
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
A lady presented herself as selling a 2008 Mazda cx9 I contacted her through email she informed me that eBay was handling the sale do I contacted eBay the number she provided the guy then told me to purchase 4green dot cards totalling 2000dollars I purchased the cards which cost me 2008 dollars I then called him with the card numbers he told me I would receive my car Monday March 6 at 630 I never received the car or my money I have tried to reach out to them with the email she sent and the number he called from no answer he then sent me a purchase order number to my email I never thought this was a scam because it had eBay name associated with it I really need to know how I can get my 2000 back please help me
Victim Location 29615
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I saw a car on craigslist and she said she was military in Alabama but was being shipped to Afghanistan and that she could ship the car using eBay. I would have 6 days to decide weather or not I wanted to purchase it. If not I would return it at her expense. I asked for the mileage and vin # and she gave it to me. "ebay" did the rest. it asked me to buy green dot cards and pay with them. I did and the car never arrived. I was scammed for 2,000. I have purchased a motorcycle in the past with ebay and all was fine. So I had no problem using ebay again. After 34 years and with the help of safe harbor I left and abusive marriage and have restraing order and order of protection. I didn’t deserve this, not now.
Victim Location 35907
Total money lost $3,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
answer an ad about a skid steer for sale at $2000.00. contacted by ebay motors stated they needed me to go and buy $2000.00 in green dot visa cards but nor to register them. I called after I got call and they wanted all numbers on card, After 3 days we did not receive item, we were told to get two more cards totaling $1000.00 for insurance on item and it would be deliver in 14 hrs. It has been 42 hrs, and now "Matthew" will not answer our phone calls. any help would be appreciated. THANKS
Victim Location 28144
Total money lost $80.24
Type of a scam Online Purchase
We ordered 2 crossbows from there and never received either of the items and they refuse to send item or to refund the money. They were very rude.
Victim Location 76549
Total money lost $2,200
Type of a scam Phishing
The scammers used the likeness of ebay , issued a confirmation number and invoice for the product I was purchasing to scam me out of $2200 for the purchase of a vehicle that would be delivered within 5 days. The scammer had a "customer service number" that I could call to find out the status of my purchase . The number still works and a person still answers the number and acknowledges you by the your confirmation number. When I ask for the status of my purchase they hang up. They sent me an email and invoice all using eBay’s likeness and image so it was very hard to detect until the car didn’t show up. I used gift cards as a form of payment and ebay is looking into the scam because they should have the ability to find the gift card numbers and how they were used.
Victim Location 44147
Type of a scam Other
"Nicole ***" *** first contacted me with this email and a bunch of pictures of a car:
My name is *** *** and I want to thank you for taking an interest in my 2005 Honda CR-V at the price of 1500$. Let me give you a few details about it: it’s in very good condition with 103,000 miles, it doesn’t have any mechanical issues, the engine is a 2,4L 4Cyl, it has automatic transmission, All-Wheel Drive ,no scratches or dents, easy on maintenance costs, extremely reliable. The interior of this car is something I always took care of, the seats/carpet are not stained and we never smoked inside it. The car was never involved in any accident and I have a clear title for it free of any liens or loans. The reason I decided to sell it is because my husband had a heart attack and died two weeks ago and it brings me back memories.
I want to make this deal though eBay since the car is already in their custody in Omaha,NE and I used it before with no problems so if you’re interested in purchasing it please reply with your : full name, full address and phone number. After that I will notify them I found a buyer and they will contact you with the rest of the procedure.
Thank you and I look forward for to hearing from you.
Then I sent my name, phone and address and
And then I got this email from "eBay" ([email protected]) supposedly, with the document I attached below:
Dear XX XX,
You are receiving this e-mail because *** ***, has selected eBay Buyer Protection to handle a secure online transaction with you.
You can find the invoice for the 2005 Honda CR-V attached to this email.
For any questions contact eBay Support Department: +1 (888) 497-8584.
Thank you for using our services!
Sincerely,
eBay Buyer Protection Department
Victim Location 90277
Type of a scam Online Purchase
My land lord received a call asking for my address in order to have merchandise delivered. I never order anything from EBay.
Victim Location 63136
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I got an email saying this person was selling a 2003 Honda Accord for $1500 due to the passing of her husband. It was being sold through eBay. She was selling it from Topeka, Kansas. I was told to buy an eBay gift card and send it in and that eBay wouldn’t make the transaction until I received the vehicle. It was supposed to be delivered to me. I would then have 5 days to test out the vehicle and let eBay know if I was happy with it or not and if I was satisfied and wanted to purchase it then eBay would pay the seller. I was given three numbers, 8008047093, 866-794-9177, 866-446-8204. I dialed the first number and got a busy signal. I dialed the second number and someone answered, and dialed the third one and the exact same person answered the phone. I looked up eBay and called the number I found and they said this wasn’t legitimate. They only take PayPal or an actual credit card. Gift cards cannot be traced.
Victim Location 57566
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Purchased a 2005 toyota camry from the Rapid City SD craigslist site and the seller said they were going thru eBay, buyer was contacted by eBay and payment was made but there is now no record of this transaction. Seller said she was in the military and being deployed on May 15 for 1.5 years.
Victim Location 73107
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
I was asking about a truck on craigslist. I texted the number provided. Then i was contacted by email telling me that she was going to have ebay send me a invoice after i recieved it i realized it was fake. This is still ongoing i.have not told them i know this is fake
Victim Location 08360
Total money lost $4,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I bought a truck on ebay. I pay 4500 i have all my receipts and emails from the guy i chatted with. He went by kevin donnovan. [email protected] I loaded the money into paypal cash cards and was told to call this paypal card number 408 465 4274. I was supposed to received a tracking number and never did. i called ebay it was a fake. I looked up that number it was a landline from morgan hill ca. The truck i was buying was supossed to be in iowa. Paypal said even though i have my receipts mostly likely i cant get my money back.