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E-Bay shenaegans
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 11:24 pm
by Rich H
Evening all,
I have sold a keyring to a Belgian bloke who is requesting my IBAN BIC/SWIFT numbers so he can pay. Does anyone know what he is talking about? I've told him to poke off and use paypal, but is he legit? Sounds somewhat fishy and I'm debating weather to report him
Rich
Dazed and confused faction
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 11:32 pm
by jj
They are bank info for international transfers - like a euro-wide version of sort code / acc no . I use them when sending money to Europe.
Surely for something which I am guessing is not big bucks paypal has got be easier, as anytime I do it it costs. A lot.
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 11:41 pm
by r055
just recieved this in my mailbox...
Dear eBay member ,
Due to recent activity, including possible unauthorized listings, we may temporarily suspend activity on your account . If you believe that this action may have been taken in error, or, if you feel that your account may have been tampered with, please Sign In to your account and check for unauthorized listings.
If there are no problems with your account please ignore this message and do not reply !
In the event that you have problems and you are unable to contact eBay through your account , respond directly to this message to request assistance. We will contact you by email after we have received your response.
Please allow at least 72 hours for an email reply. Emailing us prior to receiving our reply will result in an additional delay. In order to handle your concern as quickly and efficiently as possible, we encourage you to contact us through Live Help if you are able to do so.
If you received this notice and you are not the authorized account holder, please be aware that it is in violation of eBay policy to represent oneself as another eBay user. Such action may also be in violation of local, national, and/or international law. eBay is committed to assist law enforcement with any inquiries related to attempts to misappropriate personal information with the intent to commit fraud or theft. Information will be provided at the request of law enforcement agencies to ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Regards,
Safeharbor Department
eBay Inc.
***LOGON BUTTON REMOVED***
Re: E-Bay shenaegans
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:10 am
by simon
RICHARDHUMBLE wrote:Evening all,
I have sold a keyring to a Belgian bloke who is requesting my IBAN BIC/SWIFT numbers so he can pay. Does anyone know what he is talking about? I've told him to poke off and use paypal, but is he legit? Sounds somewhat fishy and I'm debating weather to report him
Rich
Dazed and confused faction
IBAN = International Bank Account Number
Seems perfectly legit but you'll need to ask your bank for the info.
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:22 am
by The_Rossatron
r055 wrote:just recieved this in my mailbox...
Dear eBay member ,
Due to recent activity, including possible unauthorized listings, we may temporarily suspend activity on your account . If you believe that this action may have been taken in error, or, if you feel that your account may have been tampered with, please Sign In to your account and check for unauthorized listings.
If there are no problems with your account please ignore this message and do not reply !
In the event that you have problems and you are unable to contact eBay through your account , respond directly to this message to request assistance. We will contact you by email after we have received your response.
Please allow at least 72 hours for an email reply. Emailing us prior to receiving our reply will result in an additional delay. In order to handle your concern as quickly and efficiently as possible, we encourage you to contact us through Live Help if you are able to do so.
If you received this notice and you are not the authorized account holder, please be aware that it is in violation of eBay policy to represent oneself as another eBay user. Such action may also be in violation of local, national, and/or international law. eBay is committed to assist law enforcement with any inquiries related to attempts to misappropriate personal information with the intent to commit fraud or theft. Information will be provided at the request of law enforcement agencies to ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Regards,
Safeharbor Department
eBay Inc.
***LOGON BUTTON REMOVED***
Ignore it! The logon button provided will link to some other site which will send your details straight to Nigeria where they will be used to flog an F430 for £80k
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 1:01 am
by tenkfeet
I have used this before , I am with the Halifax / BOS and the IBAN/ BIC numbers are on my bank statement . Did not cost me a penny though he had to pay extra due to the exchange rate.
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 1:01 am
by ngaff1
Genuine messages from ebay will appear within "my ebay". Anything else sent to other mailboxes should be ignored. I think
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:56 am
by Rich H
Thanks guys, it's only £16 so he can follow the instructions and use paypal, it works (AKA I can work it!) and doesn't cost much.
TVM
Rich
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:09 am
by tut
Just had a dispute with PayPal, and considering whether to use them again.
I sold my sons PS2 last month, amount paid into my account straight away, then three weeks later PayPal inform me that they are applying a chargeback to my account of the whole amount, plus their fee, for unauthorised use of the sellers C/C
Do not have the full details, but probably the young buyer used his fathers card to pay for it. Just been told that it has been resolved and that I will be credited back, but again they have applied another of their fees, a total of £15, and it seems I have no comeback.
Of course there is no contact possible with PayPal by phone, and their e-mail is the usual automated messages.
Lawers and Solicitors do not have the monopoly on ripping off after all.
tut
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:58 am
by Rich H
Why are you paying for his mistake? Seems very odd, it's not like you caused the problem, surely this is between the CC coy and PayPal for authorising it?!?
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:59 am
by simon
tut wrote:Of course there is no contact possible with PayPal by phone, and their e-mail is the usual automated messages.
Paypal phone number: 08707 307 191
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:32 am
by Dominic
RICHARDHUMBLE wrote:Why are you paying for his mistake? Seems very odd, it's not like you caused the problem, surely this is between the CC coy and PayPal for authorising it?!?
I had a situation a few months ago where I sold an item on ebay, then sent it to the buyer's address, as detailed on their ebay details. It turned out that the address they had given was not their own (why any honest person would do that I have no idea). They claimed they never recieved the goods, and claimed back their money through paypal. I was raging at the time, as clearly, they were using a false address, getting the goods, then getting the money back. Paypal were really useless in helping me, saying it is the buyer they protect
Not so hacked off now (as was only £10 or so) but now a lot more wary.
Good to get paypal tel number... would have been usefull a few months ago
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:33 am
by ed
Or if like me you resent paying premium rate its: 0035314369001
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:41 am
by mckeann
ed wrote:Or if like me your a tight wad, its: 0035314369001
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:48 am
by ed
