Watch Out For Ebay Automobile And Computer Scams.

Check the seller's feedback rating and reviews

Verify that the listing price is in line with market value

Use secure payment methods, such as PayPal

Never wire money or send a cashier's check

Avoid deals that seem too good to be true

Do research on the product and the seller

Never give out sensitive personal information, such as your social security number.

If you suspect a scam, report it to eBay immediately.

Ebay is an online marketplace that allows people to buy and sell goods and services to individuals all around the world. While it has made shopping and selling easier, it has also become a platform for scammers to target unsuspecting victims. Here are two common scams to watch out for when shopping for automobiles or computers on Ebay.

Automobile Scams

Fake Ads - Scammers will post fake advertisements for luxury vehicles or high-end sports cars that are priced significantly lower than the market value. When a buyer tries to make a purchase, they are asked to send money through Western Union or Money Gram, which is an indication of a scam. The seller will not respond to any inquiries and the buyer will never receive the car they paid for.

Vehicle Shipping Scams - Scammers will post a car for sale and ask the buyer to send a deposit for shipping. The buyer is then informed that the shipping company requires additional funds for insurance or custom fees. Once the buyer sends the money, the seller will stop responding and the buyer will never receive the car or their money back.

Counterfeit Payment Scams - Scammers will pretend to be a buyer and offer to pay for the car through PayPal. The scammer will then send a fake payment confirmation that appears to come from PayPal, but the payment will never be processed. Once the seller ships the car, the fake payment will be reversed, leaving the seller without payment and without the car.

Counterfeit Payment Scams - Scammers will pretend to be a buyer and offer to pay for the computer through PayPal. The scammer will then send a fake payment confirmation that appears to come from PayPal, but the payment will never be processed. Once the seller ships the computer, the fake payment will be reversed, leaving the seller without payment and without the computer.

To protect yourself from these scams, it is important to take the following steps:

Check the seller’s feedback and ratings before making a purchase. If the seller has a low rating or negative feedback, it may indicate that they have a history of scams.

Never send money through Western Union or Money Gram. These payment methods are not secure and are commonly used by scammers.

Do not provide personal information or login credentials to anyone, even if they appear to be from eBay.

Use a secure payment method, such as PayPal, that offers buyer protection.

Research the market value of the item you are interested in purchasing to ensure that the price is reasonable.

Computer Scams

Fake Ads - Scammers will post fake advertisements for high-end computers, laptops, or gaming systems that are priced significantly lower than the market value. When a buyer tries to make a purchase, they are asked to send money through Western Union or Money Gram, which is an indication of a scam. The seller will not respond to any inquiries and the buyer will never receive the computer they paid for.

Phishing Scams - Scammers will use fake emails or pop-up advertisements that look like they are from Ebay, asking the buyer to provide their login credentials or personal information. Once the buyer provides

There aren’t that many scammers on eBay – but the ones there are tend to be greedy. This means that they will always try to pull their scams on high-value items like cars and computers, so that they can make a lot of money quickly. Since buyers generally buy these items very rarely, they may not know about the various scams out there.

Automobile Scams.

With cars, you will generally find that scammers try to get you to send them money in advance, for whatever reason. For some reason, some people aren’t all that reluctant to pay 50% or 25% of the money before delivery using a relatively insecure payment method, especially on a car. They reason that the seller will obviously deliver it, as they’ll want the other half of the money.

But there never was a car! Pictures of cars aren’t hard to find, and the experienced scammers will have a whole library of pictures of different cars. The seller just got your $5,000 for nothing, and you can leave them all the negative feedback you like. They’ll just go and open another eBay account and find their next sucker.

While it’s not an outright scam, what you might find is that the car does turn up, but simply doesn’t live up to the description – it has been oversold, in the tradition of used car dealers through the ages. If this happens to you then you should open an eBay dispute and say your item was not as described – you might get a partial refund.

Computer Scams.

If you bid in a computer auction but don’t win, the seller might email you to ask whether you would like to buy a computer the same as the one they just sold through their own website.

This is a bad idea! You have no guarantee that the item will ever arrive, and you haven’t just given them your money – you’ve given them your credit card details too.

There are sellers with nothing but positive feedback who use this scam often – and since you won’t be able to leave them any feedback on the transaction, their reputation will stay that way. If you complain to eBay that you bought an item outside the site and got scammed, they will tell you to get lost and not do it again.

How to Beat the Scams.

There are lots of ways to beat the scams. First, whenever you buy anything expensive, be sure to check your seller’s reputation thoroughly. Make sure they have sold items of a similar high value before, and haven’t just sold a string of $10 items to get their feedback rating artificially high. If you want to be even more cautious, insist that the money is placed in an escrow service (eBay recommend escrow.com – don’t use any other service unless you’re sure of it).

To be honest, it’s generally quite a bad idea to use eBay to buy things like cars and computers to begin with – you can get them anywhere, and the discounts aren’t that big any more. It’s better to use eBay for those rare, special things that you can’t find anywhere else. The next email will give you some tips for buying collectibles.

If you suspect a scam, report it to eBay immediately. eBay has a system in place to investigate and resolve scams, and they will work with you to ensure that you are protected. By being aware of these scams and taking the necessary precautions, you can protect yourself when shopping for automobiles or computers on eBay.

If you suspect a scam, report it to eBay immediately.

BY

MOHAMMAD SADDAM HUSSAIN

(saddamhussain4494)