What do I do if I get cheated on eBay?
You can report an issue with a seller to eBay directly here. If you find an item on eBay that you think is fraudulent, report the listing directly. Report a buyer if you think they have acted illegally or fraudulently here.
How do I report someone on eBay?
How to report a buyer. You can also report a buyer from your Sold items list – opens in new window or tab. Choose Leave feedback from the dropdown menu next to the item, and then select Report buyer. We take all reports seriously, but please make sure your claims are accurate.
Can police get involved with eBay?
Reports about transactions outside of eBay or PayPal may not be investigated by law enforcement, although your report will help the police to build intelligence and monitor fraud activity. eBay will always assist in a criminal investigation received from Law Enforcement.
How long does a buyer have to complain on eBay?
Time limits for eBay’s Money Back Guarantee returns Buyers have 30 days after the last estimated delivery date to report an item as not received. They should contact you so you can try to resolve the problem by sharing the tracking details, investigating where the parcel is, or offering them a refund.
Does eBay side with the buyer?
Ebay doesn’t know what the seller shipped or what the buyer received and they don’t know what the buyer sent back or what the seller received, so they almost always take the buyers side.
Can I sue a seller on eBay?
Yes, you may be able to sue an online retailer on an eCommerce platform like eBay. A sale between an eBay seller and an eBay buyer is a contract.
How do I know if my eBay account has been hacked?
Signs your account has been hacked. If your account has been compromised, you may notice some or all of the following: If someone has used your eBay account without your permission, you’ll want to contact your credit card company and your bank, and you may also want to file a police report.
How do eBay scams work?
This scam is clever because the deceit occurs offline after the eBay transaction is complete. After completing the sale normally, the seller will post the package with the correct address but the wrong name. This leads you as the buyer to think you’ve received someone else’s parcel by mistake, and you return it or take it back to the post office.
Why does eBay sell with the wrong name?
Seller ships with deliberately incorrect name on label This scam is clever because the deceit occurs offline after the eBay transaction is complete. After completing the sale normally, the seller will post the package with the correct address but the wrong name.
What should I do if my eBay account is compromised?
If you believe your eBay account is compromised, we recommend changing the password on your personal email account as well. Your email account password should be different from your eBay password. If someone used your eBay account without your permission, you should contact your credit card company and your bank.