Ebay items - reminder - watch out for hijacked accounts

[Bad Machine]

Sadly, some lowlife is at it again.

ICE FULL FAT RECUMBENT TRIKE WITH BAFANG BBSHD 1000W

Can always tell - just have a look at the HUGE range of other items this person has for sale !!!
(Edited 26/3/20 - using GIF rather than JPG image)

 

[Yellow Saddle]

I don't understand the issue. What's going on here?

 

[Bad Machine]

1. Scammer hijacks / gains control of some unfortunate's Ebay account. They target high user feedback accounts.
2. Scammer lists multiple high value items, but encourages anyone interested to get in contact by email, direct (see listing photo for their email address).
3. Punter gets in contact.
4. Scammer gains personal information, and encourages payment directly for BUY IT NOW payment before auction ends.
5. Meanwhile, bids are placed, raising the price to near the "Buy It Now" price offered in picture 2
6. Payment made by unwitting punter, hoping to get a bargain - but there is no item for sale.......

All the scammer needs is just ONE "Buy It Now" payment, through the address listed in the listing photo, and they'll immediately withdraw the money, close the account, and leave someone else with a big hole in their pocket, and no way to recoup. (edited 24Mar20 - for clarity)

 

[voyager]

Well spotted

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Scammer hijacks / gains control of some unfortunate's Ebay account.
Scammer lists multiple high value items, but encourages anyone interested to get in contact by email, direct (see listing photos for their email address).
Punter gets in contact. Scammer gains personal information, and encourages payment for BUY IT NOW payment before auction ends.
Payment by unwitting punter - but no item for sale.

All the scammer needs is just ONE "Buy It Now" payment, through the address listed in the listing photo, and they'll immediately withdraw the money, close the account, and leave someone else with a big hole in their pocket, and no way to recoup.

Understood, thanks.

 

[Bad Machine]

Sunday 22nd March 14.13 hrs - I've just checked the scammer's listing, and find no trace - so maybe Ebay have acted.

 

[Bad Machine]

Ooh - they're having another go. Watch out !!!

 

[Bad Machine]

13.12 hrs 24Mar20 - Ebay have removed the scam listing.