Luckily my bf didn’t lose money or time. But these overseas, non English speaking pieces of [censored], come to America and try getting into Americans pockets, let alone all the convenient stores they own and price gouge…and still want more! This needs to stop
Victim Location 48135
Total money lost $4,800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
My husband and found a car on Craigslist for 1,200 and person will respond explaining about the car and will mention in military and it was her husband’s car who died eBay motors will send you an invoice saying you have to use google play cards then will send emails saying you have to get insurance to cover car, then saying having trouble with trailer need to pay for that then another one saying customs cost at west virginia and another one saying error in their system after they claim card was authenticated
Victim Location 40212
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was supposed to be purchasing a 1994 ford bronco Eddie Bauer edtion and I have already paid 2,500 for the truck now there is no response by phone or email
Victim Location 45014
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Tried to buy a car, said she was on Base in the military so she listed the car on EbayMotors. I was directed to call them and they sent me the contact information. They wanted 3 cards
For 500 a piece from Best Buy. It was then that I realized it was a scam.
Victim Location 44820
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a 2007 Nissan Maxima XL with 78,000 miles on it in Sunbury, OH on Letgo. Joann Davis, in St Louis, MO, was letting ebay motors take care of the transaction for her as she was a medic in military getting ready to be deployed. She asked for 5 ebay cards, $200 on each one.
Victim Location 63701
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a vehicle on Craig’slist in Cape Girardeau but the car was in Billings, MT. The lady’s son had died and the car had belonged to him. The price was too good to be true, $1200 for a 2013 Toyota Corolla West. Her son died in a motor cycle accident. the shipping was to be free. With the title no liens, not loans.
Victim Location 44708
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a boat on craiglist.seller said ebay was selling boat for [email protected] was $1400.00.I paid the 1400.00 in ebay cards.then they said there was a transportation insurance fee of 600.00,to be refunded at delivery.I paid the 600.00 and never heard another word from them
Victim Location 31055
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Patricia Mitchell trying to sell a 1993 Kubota L2350 for $1800.00 through ebay motors. She said she was in the military and had no need for it anymore. She ask for my name, address and phone number so that she can provide ebay this information. She said she will contact ebay with my info so they can send me an invoice. The Invoice phone number she was using was 818-900-1961. She also said the tractor could be delivered in 2 to 3 days and I will have 5 days to test drive it before making the buy. She also stated she was in Billings, Montana. IT IS A SCAM
Victim Location 77979
Total money lost $2,200
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Try to buy a product and paid for it and have not received an email or phone call they won’t answer emails nor phone calls.
Victim Location 79770
Type of a scam Online Purchase
eBay Motors sent this message to ***** * ***** ******** Your registered name is included to show this message originated from eBay.
eBay Buyer Protection Invoice – Order ID# 9040033187
Dear ***** * ***** ******** You are receiving this e-mail because Barbara Willson, has selected eBay Motors to handle a secure online transaction with you.
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Item Title: 2003 Coachmen Mirada Class A
Sale price: $2,000.00
Deposit: $2,000.00
Remaining Balance:
Shipping: $0,000.00
$0.00
Estimated delivery: 2-3 days
Seller:
Barbara Willson (100.0% Positive Feedback), Member since Jun-12-08 in United States
Location:Billings MT 59102, United States
Buyer:
***** * ***** ******** **** ****** ** ***Texas 79770
United States
How To Make The Payment:
Payment must be submitted via eBay Cards and they can be purchased with cash at thousands of stores nationwide.
Through eBay Cards services we can guarantee you 100% protection and insurance in this transaction. eBay will secure the payment until the buyer receives, inspects and accepts the vehicle. Or, if it will be the case, eBay will refund the payment to the buyer.
For security reasons the eBay Cards needs to be completed in person at any Rite Aid, Albertsons, Best Buy, Fred Meyer, K-mart, Kroger, Ralph’s, Safeway, Stop & Shop and anywhere you see the eBay Cards sign. The cashier will collect your cash and load it into the eBay Cards. Just purchase your eBay Cards, use cash to load it and you are ready to go. In order to avoid any mistakes when buying the eBay Cards, you need to purchase the scratch able cards.
The maximum amount that you can load on an eBay card is $500. In order to complete the payment you need to purchase the necessary number of eBay cards found in stores. In your case: the vehicle price is $2000 then you need to purchase ( 5 x $400 each ) if you don’t find $400 eBay Cards in the store, you can purchase any amount from $50 to $500. You can also visit multiple stores if there is a one card purchase limitation to purchase the necessary number of eBay Cards.
For any questions please contact eBay Motors Support Department:+1 (818)-900-2684
Note: Some stores policy may not allow you to purchase more than one eBay card per day. If you find this issue, please visit more stores in your area to complet
Victim Location 94103
Total money lost $2,200
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Hello I was trying to buy a 2004 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra for $1,200 and buyer got back with me said I have to go threw ebay motors. Well they contacted me with an Invoice #EBP185086. Looked good so far, then I had to pay by using the ebay card $25-$500 which I did for $200- $500 each. Then I got another email saying I to pay another $1,000 for Insurance and that it is refundable on delivery of vehicle.
I called ebay customer support number they gave me # 1-818-473-0668.
I confronted them as a scam and she hung up on me I called right back now number is disconnected.
Victim Location 65616
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a golf cart on this website. It was listed for $1000. I reached out to them about the golf cart. They told me to purchase five $200 ebay cards and send pictures of the numbers of the cards and the receipts. We purchased the cards and we sent the information to them. I reached out again to them and they told us it would be verified in 10-12 hours and we will receive confirmation. Then they told us another $1000 had to be paid for the shipping. We knew something was wrong. They told us they could return it in five days. They said they would need additional money for insurance but it would be refunded. We told them we knew it was a scam and we would report them to the ScamPulse.com and they hung up. We tried to call the number back and we just got a busy signal.
Victim Location 39232
Total money lost $2,600
Type of a scam Online Purchase
First, I am a senior citizen who has been taken advantage of. I found a 2005 Silverado pick-up for sale on Facebook for $1600. The "owner" advised the vehicle was with ebay Motors and sent me a link to work with in the purchase. ebay Motors advised I should buy ebay cards, scratch off the numbers on the back of the card and e-mail them back via return email. I followed the instructions. The next day, I was told I needed to send another $1000 to cover transport insurance. I sent it. Then I received a third request for $800 to to cover an out-of-state of Arizona vehicle border cross fee. At this time, I realized this was not normal and checked the BBB. Sure enough, it is a scam. I emailed ebay motors asking them to refund my money and, of course, I have received no more emails. Total loss $2600.
Victim Location 75701
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Lexus offered for sale for $1,400.00, must be purchased through eBay Gift Cards.
Victim Location 55082
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was looking for a car for my son, i find this 2011 RAV 4 SUV on Marketplace, priced at 1200.00 . i message on Facebook, person responds with "its my aunts ….contact her at [email protected], I contact her, she says "her husband died of heart attack and she sold her home and moving her kids…." she will have Ebay send me a invoice. Ebay Motors send me invoice wants me to buy (6) -200.00 ebay cards. send them the info and the car will arrive in 2-3 days. So i emailed back in forth with "EBAY MOTORS" where they assured me they were legit. I asked why they werent using my EBAY account….they didnt answer that. They started with a cheap looking invoice.
Victim Location 75755
Type of a scam Phishing
He called 2x hoping to get 2 different individuals (bc he couldn’t understand the 1st person). He got 2 different women with the same story: husband died and put their vehicles on FB marketplace with reasonable pricing. They discussed the particulars of the vehicles. One woman said she was in the military (Billings, Mt)…he said both women spoke as if from a script.
Victim Location 48236
Total money lost $800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
The seller uses Craigslist to solicit using eBay account some kind of way then allows consumers to purchase as if it was through Craigslist or eBay then charge another fee for delivery or refund. Refunds are 24 hours so I selected refund and I have been waiting for 48 hours and I have not been notified from eBay regarding this matter
Victim Location 40515
Type of a scam Investment
eBay requested gift cards for payment of car. After receiving notified me for additional 300.00 for shipping protection. If not paid company will not refund money. Found car on Marketplace & told car was in Kentucky. Find out it is in Nebraska. Two individuals are involved plus eBay Motors.
Victim Location 63114
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I saw a trailer for sale in the St. Louis Craigslist listing. They wanted $1000.00. It was a good deal for a 2004 RV. I contacted them through Craigslist. There was a personal email listed in the ad. I emailed her and she answered. She told me that her husband had died three months ago and she wanted to get rid of it. She asked for me to pay her in ebay gift cards. She said that she was in Kentucky. She told me that it was being handled by ebay motors. I provided her with my information, then ebay motors would contact me, which they did. I sent the gift cards to ebay motors.I could keep the van for 5 days to see if I liked it and if I didn’t I could return it. They provided me an invoice number and all the steps to complete the transaction. I was asked to pay for the shipping insurance at the company. That was $600.00. It was refundable if the camper came to me undamaged. This was the red flag for me.
Victim Location 45255
Total money lost $2,600
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Facebook Marketplace advertised a 2005 GMC pickup for $1600. Seller was going through a divorce. I emailed the person and she said that EBay Motors was handling the transaction for her and they would be in touch with me. Representative from EBay Motors emailed me and asked that I purchase $1600 in EBay gift cards and send the codes from the back of the cards as the form of payment. Then they responded that payment had been received and a second payment in the amount of $1000 in the same form was necessary for insurance. This payment would be refunded when the truck arrived in Cincinnati. Cards are now empty, truck is no longer on Marketplace, no further responses have been received.
Victim Location 90706
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was looking for a car to buy online ,I found one , clicked on it an received a response from someone A detailed email telling me she was going to deploy in an that she made a deal with eBay Motors to handle the sale of the car which entailed $1200 sale price, which was due 5 days after car is delivered to my home once I inspect an accept it , to reply w/ my name / address / so she could start transaction w/ eBay an they would send me an invoice w/ the terms. Shortly after I received the invoice an realized it wasn’t legit an haven’t responded since. I attached the invoice mentioned above.
Victim Location 45240
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Found an ad on craigslist for a horse trailer emailed with the owner Patricia Myers [email protected], she stated she was a flight attendant and traveled and eBay Motors would handle the purchase. Stated the trailer was in an eBay warehouse on Omaha, NE and they would contact me. They contacted me I made the payments and they said they would follow up with shipment information and I have never heard from them again. I am out $1000.00 dollars. I have written eBay and waiting to hear back.
Victim Location 77047
Type of a scam Online Purchase
On Sat, Apr 18, 2020, 9:58 AM **** ******* wrote:
Hi,
My 2009 Nissan Murano LE AWD is still for sale for total price $1,200(which includes delivery and handling to your address). It has a 3.5L V6 Gasoline engine with only 105,500 miles, fully loaded( AC, power locks, power windows, leather seats, dual power seats, front&rear heated seats, dc player, navigation system and back up camera, rear view camera, alloy wheels, tint, keyless start, keyless entry). The car is in perfect condition with clear title, no accidents, no liens or loans and it has just been completely serviced. The engine runs very good and the automatic transmission shifts perfectly.
I’m selling this car so cheap because my child of only 21 years died a few months ago in a bike accident. The car belonged to him and it brings me bad memories. I can’t keep it anymore. That’s the reason I want to sell it asap. Things are a little crazy lately with the virus going around and i don’t want to sell it in person. i want to make this deal through eBay, so if you’re interested in purchasing the car just reply me your full name, full address and phone number, so I can notify eBay. Once it’s done, they will contact you to explain the entire procedure.
Thank you,
Victim Location 91001
Total money lost $800
Type of a scam Credit Cards
Good Afternoon
to whom this may regard. My name is *** *** I was a potential buyer for a 2003 Honda Accord that was supposed to be delivery today (March 23, 2020 @ 7:00pm). There was nondelivery of the vehicle due to "The delivery of your item was stopped during shipping process because your item is not insured", stated by eBay Motors. Sent from eBay Motors email. Which was sent to me, today @11:31am. I am seeking full reimbursement from the cancelation of the transaction in the amount of $800 which I paid eBay Motor Making the purchase of the vehicle and the asking price, the delivery process begin I was told vehicle would arrive at 7:00pm on March 23, 2020. Which is now 7:08pm the vehicle haven’t arrived nor received my payment. I cancel the order and called the customer service number that was giving to me. At this point I have contacted eBay Motors. The first call conversation I spoke with the representative he said the payment department would get back to me for my cancellation reimbursement in a hour but never got the call back. I tired to resolve the issue. First with the seller because they did not include the shipping insurance in final sell. Second with the customer service rep. but they started to deny my calls. I am requesting full reimbursement in the amount $800 from eBay/ eBay Motors for the purchase of the 2003 Honda Accord EX/L in regards to the eBay guaranteed policy/VehiclePurchase Protection from the seller Sgt. Amanda Brown who address is at 1700 W Valencia Rd, Tucson AZ 85706.
Victim Location 47714
Total money lost $1,800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was purchasing a car from eBay motors.
They said that if I sent $1800 that they would let me know where and when to pick up the car . Two days went past without hearing from them as I had already sent the money until this day I still have not received the car or money back and would like either one my money back or the car!!
This was a big lesson that I learned not to do anymore and I advise others if they want to purchase a vehicle online take a step back and have second thoughts about it !!
Victim Location 65026
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was on Facebook Marketplace and I saw a 2010 Honda CVR for $1600. A woman contacted me and said she stayed on a military base and was selling it through Ebay Motors. She sent me an invoice with Ebay Motors on it. She wanted me to buy some gift cards and send them in to her. I knew at that point it was a scam. I told them I wanted to see the car and she said after I send the gift cards I can.
Victim Location 64505
Total money lost $1,800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Bought a car for $1,800 they wont give me a refund
Victim Location 78016
Total money lost $500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
So my husband found an ATV on Craigslist for $500, the person selling it contacted him back stated the item was being sold through ebay and to pay for the item he needed to purchase ebay gift cards. We received an email with the information, all looking legit, purchased the cards and called the number with the redemption codes and found out it was ALL fraud and a scam. Tried calling ebay to stop the transactions and get our money back but that didn’t work even though, in order to use the cards they have to have an account, so the transaction should be trackable.
Victim Location 78382
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
i recieved an offer to purchase a used golf cart for my disabled wife , and sent an invoice which looked legitimate from ebay motors to submit payments , after a couple red flags arose in conversation , i contacted ebay who informed me the entire transaction was illegitamet . I had purchased $1400 in ebay gift certificates to compklete the transaction , but never submitted the numbers before finding out it was as scam .
Victim Location 77651
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was suppose to be buying a car from a divorced lady for $600,a day goes by an they email me saying the need $400 for transportation insurance an I’ll get the car the next day. When I call to ask about the car they hang up on me. I knew it was a scam then. I didn’t follow my first instinct the deal was to good to be true.
Victim Location 64446
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I saw a tractor for sale on craigs list. The seller stated that he was being deployed,and the transaction would be handled through ebay motors. I was to put a 2000,00$ deposit,with the rest due on inspection. I was to pay the deposit with ebay cards. the transaction was supposed to be insured by ebay motors. I was SCAMMED. I feel really stupid. I should have called ebay security priorto sending any money. If a deal sounds too good to be true,IT IS!
Victim Location 77077
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Sale of vehicle too good to be true. Contacted person posing as military affiliation awaiting deployment and offering to sell for pennies on the value of the car using ebay Motors. Purchase ebay gift card and vehicle will be transported directly.
Victim Location 20716
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
The scammer posted a car for sale on facebook through a third-party dealership. Once contacted, they said they were in the military and moving. They said they used EBay Motors for the transaction. They sent a fake invoice and requested payment in EBay gift cards.
Victim Location 20716
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
The scammer posted a car for sale on facebook through a third-party dealership. Once contacted, they said they were in the military and moving. They said they used EBay Motors for the transaction. They sent a fake invoice and requested payment in EBay gift cards.
Victim Location 23228
Total money lost $700
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Advertised an old car for sale on a website; but the item was to be sold and shipped through "ebay motors" That’s the part that looked legit. We pay ebaymotors with ebay cards and they would hold the money til the client sent the car and would release the money to the client once we saw it and agreed to the purchase. We sent the money. Then they wanted more for "insurance." That’s when we called ebay and found that the pngage "from ebay" that included the purchase form and invoice was bogus!
Victim Location 37356
Total money lost $2,800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Was shopping on Facebook Marketplace and saw a potential good buy on pickup truck so I contacted about location to view and possibly buy Jessica email back the reason she was selling so cheap she had lost her husband 4 months ago and was being stationed overseas for 1 year and didn’t want to pay insurance and storage for that year so next day which was June17,2019 got email that ebay was handling online purchase for her and truck would be delivered on Thursday June 20 between 3-5 pm next day got email saying had to pay with ebay gift cards so I purchased 1800 in ebay gift cards got. Email confirmed payment next day got another email requesting I would have to send another 1000 for insurance so I purchased those on Wednesday 19 Then today which was supposed to be day got email wanting another 1000 for border taxes at this point could not purchase any more gifts for a week called ph # that I gave gift card information to which was supposedly Micheal and told him I could not purchase any more cards and if there were another way to pay he answered no had to be on eBay gift card so called eBay.com and was told this was a scam so therefore I’m out 2800 dollars and on fixed income
Victim Location 62056
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
There was an RV listed in Montgomery County Illinois trading post. It was an add for an Airstream Land Yacht. Supposidly located in Dupo, Illinois. The invoice required me to purchase ebay cards from Dollar General at $200 a piece. Scratch off the codes on the back and give codes to [email protected] Our vehicle would be delivered 3 days from the date they received the scratch off 13 digit numbers.
Victim Location 78132
Total money lost $1,200
Type of a scam Online Purchase
YEs i thought i purchased a vehicle on march 2 and i haven’t heard anything so i tried to call and when i called i got told that i had to purchase a 1000 insurance for the car and when i told them no i got hung up on and when i called ebay headquarters i got told that their as no purchase made for 1250
Victim Location 20020
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
Hello again, as I told you in my first e-mail, I’m in the army and right now I am located at a military base in Virginia. The car is here with me.
We are training hard and getting ready for deployment.
Before leaving, I prearranged a deal with eBay Motors, so my presence isn’t necessary. The delivery process will be managed by me. I think I can have it there at your home address within 2-3 working days.You will have 5 days to test and inspect the vehicle prior to making any purchase. During the 5 days testing period I will not be getting any money.
I need to know if you are interested so I can ask eBay to send you the details regarding this deal.
If you are interested, please reply with your contact info for eBay (full name, shipping address and phone number), so we can get the ball rolling. I will send your info to eBay and they will contact you and send you everything there is to know about how to close the transaction in the best terms possible for the both of us.
You will find photos of the Ford in the attachment.
These pictures are 100% accurate and they represent exactly what you see.
SSG Diane Taylor
Bravo Company, Virginia National Guard.
Victim Location 78744
Total money lost $500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I emailed a lady name Lisa Adams January 18, 2019 on Craigslist about a 2003 Toyota Corolla. Her response was she will add the transaction on Ebay so we both can be protected. Lisa stated she was about to leave with her military team soon. I talked to a man from ebay, he told me to purchase a ebay card. I called him gave him the number from the gift card. I was promised the car in two days. Ebay stop answering my phone number so my boyfriend and my daughter talked to him.
Please help me with my $500, the car was for my college daughter.
Need help selecting a scam type?
Other (please explain)
Victim Location 96797
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Raquel Burkley advertise Nissan Altima 2006 white vehicle on Honolulu Craigslist and I provide my email. Claim eBay Motors is credible part of eBay. Paid $2000 total for car advertised for $1000 using and stated will be delivered via military logistics by buyer but fake business added on insurance and trailer fees. Request payment via Walmart. Reported to eBay via spoof.
Victim Location 31047
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
There was an advertisement listed on craglist.com to purchase a John Deere Tractor. The only way of contact was thru e-mail the sellers. The seller refer the transaction to an ebay account. In return ebay emailed back asking for payment thru ebay gift cards. Things got suspicous when ebay asked for payment a second time for insurance for shipping. The gift cards were purchased and then phoned to the number that was listed in the email. I was not aware that it was a scam at the time. But after I refused to pay for the insurance and called the number several times with no responses, it was then when I got the message it was a scam. I looked up Ebay website and got another number and sure enought Ebay confirmed that I was scammed. The real Ebay did not have the order in their system and could not refund me any money. I was told to refer this to the local police department.
Victim Location 29414
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
I was on the website cars for sale & while Im the site I seen a car I was interested in so I provided my personal info & Jill Patrick contacted concerning a 72 Dodge Charger for $*** well this person ask for my home address & phone # so she can provide this to eBay motors they email me so I can send them $ Thru PayPal wow really well longer stort short it was all a scam??. This is message I received from the scammer Hi, thanks for being interested in buying my 1972 Dodge Challenger. It is in perfect condition, 112k original miles, no need for additional repairs, no scratches, dings, rust, special marks whatsoever. The interior looks great, runs like new and all services are up to date. Also, I need to mention that it was never involved in any accidents.
The price is $*** (non-negotiable). This belonged to my husband and after he passed away I decided to sell it. My name is on the title.
I moved at my daughter because I had a throat surgery and I will remain here for few months at least. I’m located in Colorado Springs, CO and I took the vehicle with me. I gave it to eBay Motors who will deliver it to the next owner. The transaction will be made through them for our own safety because I can’t deal in person. The best part about this is that you’ll get 5 days for inspection for free with no further obligation or fees.
If you’re interested in purchasing it just email me your full name, full address and phone # so that I can initiate the deal through eBay Motors and they will contact you to explain the procedure.
Thank you very much and waiting to hear from you,
Jill Patrick
Victim Location 03060
Total money lost $3,800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Saw an ad for a truck in NH Craigslist. I contacted the seller by email and was told she is using EBay. Proceeded to purchase vehicle thru them. First they wanted 1,800 in eBay cards . Called them back(sounded legit) they said they would email us back when the truck will be shipped. Here’s where it gets tricky, they stated they needed another thousand to insure the vehicle in eBay cards and the money would be given back in check upon delivery.So I called them back with another thousand in eBay cards. Once again sounded legit. Then another email from them asking for another thousand. Told them I’m canceling the order and calling the authorities. Never heard back from them again. So I’ve been scammed
Victim Location 44112
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Consumer was on Offer UP looking for a car. She found a 2006 NIssan for sale and clicked on it. A woman asked for your email address so that she could send pictures of the car and further information, which was received. The woman who contacted the consumer was Sandra Kenneh, email address [email protected] She told the consumer that she had EBay Renter’s Insurance that would allow her to ship the car from Virginia to the consumer in Ohio to test drive for 5 or 6 days at a cost of $1,000. The consumer was emailed all details and was told that EBay Motors would keep the consumer’s $1,000 in escrow until the consumer was able to test drive the car and determine if she wanted to purchase it. If the consumer wanted to purchase the car she would let EBay Motors know and they would send the money to Sandra Kenneh. If the consumer did not want the car the money would be sent back to the consumer. The consumer then received an invoice via email from [email protected] The email then instructed the consumer to purchase EBay gift cards, telling her that the maximum amount that could be loaded on an EBay gift card was $500. She was then told to send the gift cards to EBay Motors, but provided no address to send them to EBay Motors. The invoice does not list any information or address for EBay Motors. It only lists Sandra Kenneh’s address – Sandra Kenneh, 8725 John J. Kingman Rd., #235, Fort Belboir, VA 22060. The consumer was told that once she purchased the gift cards she should email the numbers on the gift cards to EBay Motors.
Victim Location 20785
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
This person was selling an car on Letgo and carried the situation to gmail for further information on a vehicle I wanted to buy. This person then said EBay motors would email or contact me because they wanted to soothe transaction through ebay.I sent this anonymous person my personal info. Such as address and first and last name and paid my money on a gift card they told me to get from a local store they then gave me a number to call for "customer support" because it was my 1st time using eBay I ignored ALL RED Flags,once I paid my total of 1,000$ they then said I had to pay an extra 700$ for shipping insurance I then felt like I was being scammed and immediately reported
Victim Location 34773
Total money lost $1,200
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Found listing on Craigslist for Golf Cart listing ID 6570731881
Contact Seller at email address: [email protected]
She informed me it was still available
I replied with questions about payment, etc.
She explained that she was selling it through eBay Motors
We would have 5 days for inspection with full refund available
We agreed to move forward
Friday May 25th
Received email from [email protected] and [email protected] claiming to be eBay
They provided order ID 7935243127
And attached an invoice with instructions for payment to be EBAY gift cards
After work, I went to Walgreens and purchased $500 EBAY gift card using my debit card
They would only allow $500 max at that location
I then went to Publix supermarkets and purchased $700 in additional EBAY Gift Cards using my credit card
I called the number provided (858) 386-4962 in the invoice and email and provided the Gift Card numbers as instructed
The email instructions and the person on the phone stated that it would take up to 24 hours for payment to go through
Received confirmation from eBay and seller
Called the (858) 386-4962 eBay contact number several times. Often would receive message that "Call cannot be completed as dialed"
Sent follow-up emails to both Liza and eBay asking for delivery information
Later I googled Liza’s email address [email protected] and found several sites that list her as a scammer!
https://www.antiscammers.org/liza-brussel-scammer-2012-golf-cart-limited/
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Victim Location 43085
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Following is the nature of the e-mail:
I really appreciate your interest in purchasing the jeep and I would like to clarify some things 1st of all. I wold like to speak on the phone with you is much easy for me but i have a surgery at mouth and i can’t speak for few week. The thing is I’m selling this jeep because my husband passed away not long ago (he was very sick) and and this jeep too much for me and that’s the reason why I want to sell it asap I have lot to do…I along with my daughter decided to sell the house and we moved to my parents in Topeka, KS trying to start a new life. The jeep is already at the shipping company ready for delivery. The jeep is there already because someone agreed to buy it, but in the end he never got the loan. For this reason, the shipping is already paid. I will use eBay in this transaction for our protection. If you are not aware of this program, you should know that they will secure your funds and they will allow you to test drive and inspect the jeep before any funds are released to me. The inspection period will be set to 5 days and I think is enough for you to make a decision about the jeep. If you won`t like my car for some reason, you notify eBay and you send the jeep back on my expense. But I assure you it won’t be the case. If you want to continue the purchase, please reply with your full name for bill of sale, delivery address for shipping and phone number so I can start the transaction with eBay and ask them to send you the terms of this transaction ( with no further obligation or fees).
Waiting for your reply. Tracey Cuming [email protected]
Victim Location 43201
Total money lost $1,980
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was trying to buy a used car online and found a car for $2000. The seller told me they were selling through eBay Motors, and had eBay Motors reach out to me to do the transaction. I got emails from eBay Motors, or an email pretending to be eBay Motors, and they asked that I pay for the car via a Walmart2Walmart money order. After I did so, they gave me an expected delivery time of the vehicle. About an hour before the vehicle was supposed to arrive, they told me I had to pay a $1,000 insurance fee for the ‘testing period’. This raised a red flag, and I called eBay customer service through the website instead of the number they provided, and they made me believe this was someone masquerading as eBay. I’m not sure I can get the money back, but I have reached back out to ‘cancel’ the order and get a refund. I don’t know if they’ll answer me at all.
Victim Location 43302
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a 2002 Nissan Maxima w/90,000 miles on Columbus.craigslist.org. The lister was a woman from Buckeye Lake, Leslie Adkins. She said she moved to Omaha, NE and wanted to get rid of the vehicle. She said the vehicle was stored at a shipping location. She sent me pictures of the car. I sent her my phone number because I wanted to talk to her, she said no, we should use email. She was asking $1,000.00. She wanted me to go to CVS, Walgreens, or Rite Aid, and buy an eBay debit card, and give them the security number off the card. I talked to a man in Customer Service with eBay Motors. He said he would hold the funds for 3 days for the vehicle to be shipped, then 5 days to accept or reject the deal. After the 5th day, if I didn’t want the car, they would come pick up the car and give me my $1,000 back. The email reads do not reprint or show anybody any of this information as it is very confidential.
Victim Location 46835
Total money lost $900
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I inquired about a truck on Craigslist Fort Wayne by sending the seller a text after the reply phone number stated it was a text messaging service. I text (260) 216-5435. The next day I got a text message from (219) 627-1061 letting me know they were sorry for replying so late and asking me to email with their personal email address of [email protected] I did that and they sent me more information on the truck and a link to more pictures https://use.com/ODtHi. The email had believable information that she got the truck in her divorce settlement and did not need it. I was then instructed to let her know if I wanted it and she tell eBay motors that I am purchasing the truck and give them my information. They would then reach out to me with further instructions. “eBay Moters” sent me instructions along with an invoice. They instructed me that the only type of payment they accepted was eBay gift cards and explained how to load them and send with receipt. I did this and even called the number to verify receipt of gift cards and approval. Someone actually answered the fake “eBay motors” customer support line. Later in the day, I looked online and saw the use.com site was used in scams and then found even more evidence that this was a scam when I viewed an invoice that looked just like mine. I am now out $900 that I was going to use to get my son a cheap work vehicle. I called eBay to cancel the gift cards or put a freeze on them but by this time they had already spent the majority of the money on the cards.
Victim Location 32301
Total money lost $3,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I responded to a craigslist classified for a travel trailer priced at $***, supposedly from an individual being shipped overseas. The seller stated the listing had been made through eBay Classified, took my name address and email,
to allow them to contact me for payment. I received a legitimate looking invoice, paid it (stupidly) using prepaid debit cards, and was promised delivery three days later. No delivery on the promised date, but did get a notice that they had to have an insurance deposit ( refundable) same stupidity. I paid the extra $***, was promised delivery the following Monday. No shipment, no contact, and the customer service number went unanswered ( evidently disconnected).
I’ve communicated the details of this fraud to Craigs list Legal.
At this point, it seems likely that the seller is out a trailer (if there was ever a trailer), eBay Motors ( if it exists) has successfully stolen $*** from me; and the entire fraud could easily have been carried out multiple times, based on the original ad.
Victim Location 28683
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was looking to purchase a vehicle on eBay Motors. After identifying a vehicle to purchase, I contacted the seller at their personal email. They asked that I pay with WalMart gift cards. I was then instructed to call their phone number to read the gift card information to complete the purchase. Once the payment was processed, they would have the vehicle at our house with title. They called back later asking for an insurance payment. After denying the insurance fee, they dropped the price. I continued to deny their request and realized this is a scam. In attempting to contact them for a refund, they just hang up.
Victim Location 27609
Total money lost $1,900
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
I saw a Craigslist ad and the man was going to ship it to be and had me pay a fake eBay invoice in all gift cards and the woman said her husband just died and it was heartbreaking to see the car. I have 4 eBay gift cards and proof of payment (receipt and western union transfer. First I wrote asking about the car and the girl said it was her moms and gave me this email [email protected]
She then had a fake email from eBay motors. They said anything you buy off eBay over $1000 you have to pay for in eBay gift cards but the legitimate eBay motors said that was a lie.
Victim Location 83709
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Interested in buying truck online. Given information to purchase green dot debit card (do not register in my name) and send so that the truck could be delivered. Owner just moved out of state.
Victim Location 28546
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Michelle stated that her husband died 2mths ago and she was selling the 4 runner for 1500because it gave her bad memories,found out later she set up an fake ebay page after i given her the money,now she’s disappeared
Victim Location 27888
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
The scammer put an advertisement on Craigslist.com for a 2005 Acura TL in perfect condition with 78000 miles on it for $1500. Upon contacting "Diane Stone" (I’m sure this is a false identity, but this was the name provided), I received a sob story of how her husband died 4 months prior and she was about to be deployed (posing as a United States Air Force medic) and she needed to sell the car before she was deployed as to not be forced to pay fees for storing the vehicle for the duration of her deployment. She claimed that she was going to be deployed in 9 days from the date that I contacted her. She told me that she would handle the process of shipping the vehicle herself at her own expense and I would have a 7 day inspection period that at any point in this period I could get a refund and have the car shipped back to her at her own expense. Following this email conversation I received an email from the above listed address stating that I needed to pay using MyVanilla visa cards (3 cards, $500 each) and that it was the only acceptable payment method. I purchased these cards and gave the information to a false eBay motors representative and they sent an email with a false receipt stating the transaction was complete and the shipping process could begin. The next day, I received a phone call and an email, both stating that there was a hiccup in their shipping process and that the company they use had new rules and policies, and that I would have to pay an additional $1000 for shipping insurance that would be refunded in cash upon delivery (which I did not pay, it was at this point that I realized this was a scam). I called the supposed eBay motors representative and informed her that I had found another car, and I would like my money refunded which they promised they would do at any time upon my request, and she told me that I would have to provide my full name and she would call me back momentarily with refund information (trying to get me off the phone so they could block my number). I asked her if there was a way for me to stay on the line with her while she did this and she said there was no way to do that and when I contested this, she hung up. I called back and discovered that my number has been blocked by this person.
Victim Location 77951
Total money lost $450
Type of a scam Online Purchase
a seller on craigs list is selling a car. they tell you to use ebay motors to secure sell of vehicle. you buy the vehicle by purchasing i tunes cards and giving them the 16 digit number on back and that the car is in a warehouse in st louis waiting to be shipped.
if you agree they get ebay motor team to send you a invoice that looks totally real. and it is signed ebay purcharse protection financial department. i emailed them to make sure it was legit and they respond to all email accordingly guaranteeing that your money is being held until you get your car and inspect it for 10 days before they release the money to the seller.
THESE ARE A FEW OF THE EMAILS I GOT FROM THEM:
eBay Motors Financial Department!Case ID#8884790
Dear Customer,
We have verified all the details of this transaction and concluded that they are accurate. We guarantee that you are 100% protected in this transaction. Your money will be kept in our account until you finish the testing period. You will have 5 days for testing period. After or during the testing period, if you decide not to buy it, we will refund all your money immediately.
Again, we guarantee that you are 100% protected in this transaction. Please follow our instructions to complete the transaction safely.
Sincerely,
eBay Purchase Protection Customer Support
Dear Customer,
Thank you for contacting our department in behalf of your transaction opened with eBay.
In order to make the payment and complete the transaction, you will have to buy 3 iTunes – Gift Card loaded with $500 each and 1 iTunes – Gift Card loaded with $300 each . For security reasons the iTunes – Gift Card needs to be completed in person with cash, credit card or debit card at any CVS/Pharmacy, Walgreen, 7-Eleven, Rite Aid, Family Dollar and Dollar General and anywhere you see the iTunes – Gift Card. The cashier will collect your cash and load it into the iTunes – Gift Card. It costs $4.95 or less. There are no hidden fees or charges. Just purchase your iTunes – Gift Card, use cash, credit card or debit card to load it and you’re ready to go.
In order to validate your payment please reply back at this email with the following information:
– iTunes – Gift Card -16 DIGIT NUMBER (scratch-off the portion covering the code).
– Pictures with the back of the iTunes Gift Cards where we can see the PIN Numbers and the receipt (color pictures & readable, clear).
For any questions you can contact eBay Department by replying to this e-mail.
Sincerely,
eBay Financial Department!
Case ID#8884790
Dear Customer,
PayPal is not an available payment option for your transaction.
Payment must be submitted via ITunes to eBay Financing Center. We will secure the payment until the Buyer receives, inspects and accepts the vehicle. Or, if it will be the case, eBay will refund the payment to the Buyer. ITunes is the fastest and safest payment method, at the lowest fee’s on the market. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Support Department by replying to this e-mail.
Sincerely,
eBay Purchase Protection Customer Support
Case ID#8884790
Dear Customer,
PayPal is not an available payment option for your transaction.
Payment must be submitted via ITunes to eBay Financing Center. We will secure the payment until the Buyer receives, inspects and accepts the vehicle. Or, if it will be the case, eBay will refund the payment to the Buyer. ITunes is the fastest and safest payment method, at the lowest fee’s on the market. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Support Department by replying to this e-mail.
Sincerely,
eBay Purchase Protection Customer Support
Victim Location 28277
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Inquired about a posted Jeep Wrangler for sale on Craig’s list. Text to a number and they sent email showing vehicle and instructions for purchase. The email stated the woman who owned the vehicle husband passed away from a heart attack and she moved away to KS and wanted to sell. Said she was using a third party to handle since she was gone. eBay motors sent me an invoice via email requesting purchase price of $1,300.00 to be sent upfront via Vanilla debit card only and the car would be delivered 2-3 days for inspection and acceptance. We would have 5 days to cancel and apply for full refund if not satisfied with vehicle. They offered no other option for payment and said it would be held by ebay until we called back with approval to release funds to seller. I called ebay corporate to check on "ebay motors" and they said that any email communication should contain the word "ebaysupport" in the address and that they accept other options for payment. The customer service rep at ebay corporate advised further inquiry because it did not sound authentic.
Victim Location 23231
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
spoke with seller on offer up about a 2008 Nissan Titan. seller informed me that they had ask ebay motors to handle transaction. wired 2500 dollars to seller. got a fake invoice back from ebay stating the 2008 Nissan Titan would be delivered to my home on 7-17-16. contacted ebay motors and offer up. filed police report on 7-17-16 to report scam
Victim Location 28214
Total money lost $1,300
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was looking for a car on craigslist. I found a nice car for 1500 and emailed the lady. She said that she was in the army and was getting deployed, that it made no sense to keep her car in storage. She sent me an invoice from ebay motors and when I bought the onevanilla card and upload my money they just took my 1300 since we agreed on 1300. I have not gotten the car and my money is gone
Victim Location 44839
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I responded to a used vehicle being advertised on cars.com. This vehicle was listed as ‘private sale’ with phone number listed (614) 682-2399. I contacted and left message at this number. Subsequently I received a text message from this number from ‘Melissa Ward’ indicating that she would prefer to communicate via email correspondence which she provided her email. After several email exchanges where I indicated my continued interest in the vehicle and requested more information. I received an email with carfax and supposedly copy of vehicle title. I was asked for my personal address – (this person already had my email and telephone number) – at which time I received an email from ebay Motors with an Item Invoice (email: [email protected]). This email provided a customer service number (questions contact eBay Customer Service: +1 (866) 421-9800). The method of transaction requests the buyer purchase ‘ebay gift cards’ which would provide verification of funds. After contesting the purchasing process – I requested confirmation of cancellation of any agreement (which I never accepted). I asked to speak to a manager – (209) 676-8507 and subsequently will not accept my calls. See attached.
Victim Location 28372
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
I sent this business $2500 for a 2007 GMC Yukon on March 14, 2016, expecting delivery 3 days later. No delivery and they would not answer my calls and would not give back my money
Victim Location 03280
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
went online looking to purchase a motorcycle the posted that they were ebay motors even phone line 323 484 6162 guys name was eric had me buy one vanilla visa cards 1500.00 vechicle was to be delivered 4 -27- 16 at 830 pm protection id number 65B4T138L3213 no show was then concerned it was scamm
Victim Location 85210
Total money lost $3,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
On March 1, 2016 (we) my brother and I entered an agreement with eBay Motors over the internet to purchase a 2006 Toyota Tacoma (4×4) that was on Craigslist. EBay Motors was contacted through the information on Craigslist on behalf of my brother and myself. When we inquired about the vehicle, we were contacted by a party who claimed his name was Michael and he worked in the finance department of eBay Motors and was handling the consignment of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma for the seller by the name of Samantha Crown. The pictures was posted on Craigslist for our viewing. In the interim of this transaction we were given an email address of eBay Motors, a telephone number of eBay Motors, and the sellers email address at that time for further correspondence with both parties pertaining to the transaction and procedures needed to finalize the sale of the truck.
Now this is how the sale was suppose to be finalized for the purchase of the truck. The following is what eBay Motors required of us to do to complete the transaction. First of all, they were contacted and informed of the interest we had in this 2006 Toyota Tacoma (4×4) pickup, and what it would take to purchase and have this truck shipped to Mesa, Arizona. We were then told by this individual named Michael, that there would have to be a $2,000.00 down payment paid by us towards the truck using "One Vanilla" cards, ($500.00/card), and when we got the cards we were to call back eBay Motors and give the 16-digit numbers along with the expiration dates and 3-digit codes on the back to him (Michael) for verification and activation of the cards, which we complied with and then was told that this money would be held in an escrow in the invent that we decided to change our mind about the purchase of the truck, we would have the money we invested reimbursed back to us.
Then he went on to tell us that the truck would be shipped up to Mesa, Arizona (crated) for 7-days, the shipping expenses paid-in-full by the seller for our inspection, and if we decided to keep the truck, to follow-up and send the remaining $1,500.00 in Vanilla cards same as before to total the $3,500.00 that Samantha Crown the owner was asking for the truck to finalize the sale. The shipping costs from the point-of-origin to the point-of-destination and back in case we decided against buying it was to be paid by Mrs. Crown whether we took the truck or refused it.
Now in the interim also of this agreement they came up with a stipulation later on, that the full amount of $3,500.00 had to be paid up-front before the truck was to shipped to Mesa, Arizona and we were going to have to pay the shipping costs of another $500.00 to cover the shipping of the Toyota Tacoma. Well, at this time my bother and myself decided not to meet their demands of the other $500.00 to cover the shipping of the truck to Arizona, and told Michael that we just wasn’t going to send anymore money towards the truck. We told him that we met our commitment and now it’s their turn to honor their side of the agreement and eBay’s policies that they set forth in the agreement. Well, that’s when strange things started to happen.
This Michael (who ever he is), had told us that he would get back to us within an hour after he talked to his boss to see if he could finalize the sale as we previously agreed upon at that time. Hours come and went and no call, so we decided to call back to Michael to his contact number we had been conferring with him about the truck for two-days and guess what, you guessed it the number was "disconnected" immediately and is no longer in service at this time. So right then and there we assumed this to be a "scam". Even the VIN# he/she gave us turned out to be bogus after checking it out with the DMV in Nashville, Tennessee, where we believe this scam originated from. The address Mrs. Crown gave us where she resided turned out to be an established business and after talking to the owner he informed me that he never heard of her.
We tried many times to contact this Michael individual and Mrs. Crown since March 3, 2016 by the phone and email information they gave us but to no avail. The emails we send them are being received and do not come back "undeliverable" by celerity mail. The pictures of the truck I took off the internet has since been removed from Craigslist, but I have some very pertinent information as well as the pictures of the truck if requested for.
Thank you for your kind attention and consideration towards this matter.
Victim Location 95348
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
A person was selling their car that sounded too good to be true. They said they just got into a divorce, which was used to bait us into them selling their vehicle for cheap price. If you call them, they will pick up, but once you have a question regarding when an order will arrive and considering whether you are a buyer or seller, they will hang up on you right away.
Victim Location 42553
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I went to purchase a 2004 acura and paid for it. The car never showed up.
Victim Location 15213
Type of a scam Other
Consumer was contacted by "Dedrick Garner" at 866-769-1507. She was told by Dedrick that he is an agent from Ebay Motors, selling a care on behalf of a active military member. The consumer was told to send $2500 through Money gram. The consumer contacted Ebay and was told that Dedrick is not an agent for them, and they do not process payments through Money gram.
Victim Location 92316
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
January 03, 2016 I saw a post on crigslist for a 2005 Nissian Altima 2.5 for $1500. I responsed to the post requesting more information Rebecca Hills email me back on gmail. Rebecca’s email address [email protected] Rebecca Hill’s also send me an email stating if I was interested in purchasing her sons 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 slit wou!d be $1500. Rebecca Hills send me an invoice stating To go and get 3 ebay gift cards for $500 each in total of $1500. To contact eBay motors to pay payment along with the receipt of proof of purchase. Well I got 3 gift cards of $500 with eBay. Send eBay motors 3 photo of all three cards along with receipt. Mean time Rebecca sends me another email with a an invoice though EBay motors stating car is payed in full pending payment. Which would be made as soon as I sent a confirmation email to eBay motors letting eBay I’m know either im keeping or sending it back to seller. Well I never received the car. Ebay send me an email stating my shipment been placed on hold , do to insurance and shipping fees of $1000. Which I had know knowledge of. So I emailed Rebecca requesting a refund of $1500.00 due to not having $1000 for Insurance and shipping fees. A few minutes later Rebecca emails me stating She’ll pay $500 of $1000. So I stated even $500 I won’t be able to come up with due to financial issues. So at this time would like a refund. I get no response from either Rebecca Hills or eBay motors its going on3 days already. Yesterday I contacted eBay motors and they had no knowledge or recorded of any transaction which so ever.