Common Ebay Scams To Be On The Lookout For part 2

 

Another typical eBay scam involves misrepresenting about the items that are actually available, in addition to selling things that aren't even available. For instance, a small percentage of eBay sellers claim to have items like vehicle radios that are in brand-new condition, but this isn't always the case. Some eBay sellers frequently flat-out lie or somewhat embellish the truth. You could not learn about it until it is too late if you don't keep a vigilant eye. For this reason, it is advisable that you not only look at the items' accompanying photographs before buying them from eBay.You should check to determine if something truly appears to be new or is in "like new" condition.

You should keep an eye out for people who want your personal information as this is another typical eBay scam. There are two ways to carry out this kind of con. First, a small minority of retailers will claim to require your credit card information when, in reality, they shouldn't. Even if you are purchasing something from an eBay seller, you shouldn't divulge any personal information to them, whether you pay with PayPal, a personal check, or a money order. If you are not using PayPal, all you need to do is send a check or money order to the address provided.

Phishing is the second eBay fraud that aims to obtain your personal information. As phishing scams gain in popularity, it is simpler to become a victim. Phishing schemes include a con artist sending out an email that appears to be from eBay. A note informing you that something is wrong with your account and that you need to click the attached link, sign in, and fix it is frequently sent with the email. This is fraud. Your eBay account information is what they are attempting to obtain. Once they've done that, they might have access to personal account numbers that have been saved and be able to use your eBay account to make fictitious transactions.

The eBay scams listed above are just a handful of the most typical types you can encounter. As long as you exercise caution, there are people on eBay who are trying to con you or take advantage of you, but the chances of falling for one are actually fairly minimal.