EBay scam. BEWARE

Peacedub · 31-01-18, 07:53 PM

I've found a scammer on eBay. I must say his "uncle" has an awesome collection of cars, even has 3 of the exact same vehicle. Has a nice coupe but obviously not his so I thought I'd share.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F152888750568

Hanuman · 31-01-18, 07:55 PM

Seems to have disappeared.

Maybe a précis with more detail?

Peacedub · 31-01-18, 08:02 PM

Wow they act quick, unusual for eBay. It looks like they have shut down the account. He had 130 listings, all rare and desirable cars and motorcycles. The description stated selling on behalf of my uncle. Any questions please email me on......

Earlier tiday My friend told me he was interested in a mk2 escort 1600 sport for £3500 and thats what got me suspicious. It was a different username and using a different "uncles" name but the description was the same. The account had 0 feedback so I guess he will open another account and do the same.

Hanuman · 31-01-18, 08:43 PM

It reminds me somewhat of a suspicious fella who once was selling parts fro a car that he described as 'lush' and 'well lush', before describing how he'd dismantled his wife's late uncle's prized possession. The very same vehicle described as 'well lush'. Except for the missing bits...

He wasn't buried somewhere near Oxford, was he?

Peacedub · 31-01-18, 08:53 PM

So I've done some investigating and found the username. I believe he is piggy backing on someone's account. This guy seems to have 2 legitimate items for sale, the TT and the boat with proper descriptions. Then the scamming adds keep appearing on his listings then being removed.

Yup complete scam. seller:jasorobinso-12

31-01-18, 07:55 PM	#2
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,006	Seems to have disappeared. Maybe a précis with more detail? __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

31-01-18, 08:43 PM	#4
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,006	It reminds me somewhat of a suspicious fella who once was selling parts fro a car that he described as 'lush' and 'well lush', before describing how he'd dismantled his wife's late uncle's prized possession. The very same vehicle described as 'well lush'. Except for the missing bits... He wasn't buried somewhere near Oxford, was he? __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

31-01-18, 08:53 PM	#5
Peacedub Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire Posts: 142	So I've done some investigating and found the username. I believe he is piggy backing on someone's account. This guy seems to have 2 legitimate items for sale, the TT and the boat with proper descriptions. Then the scamming adds keep appearing on his listings then being removed. Yup complete scam. seller:jasorobinso-12 Last edited by Peacedub; 31-01-18 at 09:56 PM.

31-01-18, 08:02 PM	#3
Peacedub Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire Posts: 142	Wow they act quick, unusual for eBay. It looks like they have shut down the account. He had 130 listings, all rare and desirable cars and motorcycles. The description stated selling on behalf of my uncle. Any questions please email me on...... Earlier tiday My friend told me he was interested in a mk2 escort 1600 sport for £3500 and thats what got me suspicious. It was a different username and using a different "uncles" name but the description was the same. The account had 0 feedback so I guess he will open another account and do the same.