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cyraum0 · 2024-06-01T09:09:49.205000Z

An eBay seller has set up a sophisticated scheme to scam you by claiming to sell bikes in stock in Germany. Here’s how it works: Deceptive listing: He constantly shows 5 to 10 bikes supposedly available in stock in Germany. Order and fake stock issue: You place an order, and 2 to 3 days later, he claims there was an error in the logistics warehouse and that there is no more stock. Shady refund request: When you ask for a refund, he asks you to state that you received the bike, but that you didn’t like it. This is of course impossible since you didn’t receive anything. Sending a worthless item: After several dozen unanswered messages from him, he sends you a €2 item via GLS, left in your mailbox. Order status: The order status then changes to "Delivered". You file a claim with eBay, which says they will contact the seller and asks you to wait. Apparent eBay complicity: The seller simply provides the tracking number showing delivery, and within five minutes, eBay closes the claim in the seller’s favor. The result is that the seller pockets the value of a bike, making a 100% profit, with eBay’s apparent complicity. Be extremely vigilant and wary of offers that seem too good to be true.

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