The scam goes like this: At some point a seller account on eBay is compromised. The scammer checks the PayPal email payment address, buys a URL with a similar (usually only one letter different) address and sets up an email address. The scammer sets up a PayPal account with the fake email address.
Can you get scammed selling a car on eBay?
Here’s how the scam works: Criminals post ads on online auction and sales websites, like eBay Motors, for inexpensive used cars (that they don’t really own). They may even tell you the sale will go through a well-known retailer’s buyer protection program.
Will I get a 1099 from eBay or PayPal?
This means that taxpayers who have a credit card merchant account such as PayPal or similar service will receive a 1099-K in most cases. PayPal is required to send the IRS form 1099-K by January 31st for managed payments from the previous calendar year.
Can you collect on Pay Pal if you sell on eBay?
Because of this if you sell something and offer collection, or the buyer asks to collect, INSIST on cash on collection, even if they have paid you by pay pal, simply refund them their payments. That way you will not be left out of pocket whatever happens.
Is there Buyer Protection on PayPal for collection items?
The best way to check is to read up on paypal buyer protection in the latest version of the paypal user agreement. 14-03-2018 1:12 PM Pay pal do not protect SELLERS for a Collection Item Not Received Case (its not the buyer who is not protected).
Is it possible to list without PayPal on eBay?
Ebay know all about this scam and will not do anything to protect you. So no point contacting them. There was a recent glitch which allowed people to list without paypal for collection items. This has now been fixed, which is why your relist did not work. All you can do is state cash on collection in the description. 15-01-2017 2:15 PM
Can you accept cash on collection on eBay?
That’s because you are obliged to accept Paypal if that’s how the buyer wants to pay, see the accepted payments policy. You cannot insist on cash-on-collection, only request it. 29-07-2013 5:15 AM
