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Ferleace Yarbrough
• Mar 24, 2020
Yes, something needs to be done. They took my money as well. I purchased two. Jumbo packs of Angel Soft March 13th have not heard anything. No email. No phone number. No nothing. This is a crisis in this world and they want to scam people out there money, b***.
Anoid
• Mar 21, 2020
Scammer's phone None listed
Scammer's website [email protected]
Scammer's address None listed
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Initial means of contact Website
Scammer! Website, support site addresses not found when attempt contacting the company...charges come from Lunar Lites in Illinois? No delivery of products ordered...listed with Shopify Inc of Ottawa, Canada as ecommerce site, but no response from that online company when complaint filed...AVOID BOTH SALLY'S DEPOT AND SHOPIFY INC...working with bank on legal charges...
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Mandy
• Mar 20, 2020
I think its just shipping delay check their website. It also says the free plus ship isnt free so maybe why your charged extra for the free paper
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[email protected]
• Mar 20, 2020
I was scam from Sally's Depot and my card was charged 11 and it was a company in Illinois called lunar lite. Calling credit card to cancel.didnt even get my toilet paper.
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Michelle Linsley
• Mar 20, 2020
Yeah, me too. I just called my bank to have them investigate and get my money back. Shame on them!
grandma
• Mar 19, 2020
Order 2 12 jumbo packs of Angle Soft Toilet Paper. Didn't receive it.. No email to contact them or any info available . No phone number. website doesn't exist.
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Carrie Christensen
• Mar 17, 2020
I purchased free toilet paper but they charged about $9 for 12 jumbo rolls for "shipping." I ordered 3 and they asked if I wanted an extra one for free but I got popped another $9 for that one so $35.92 total. The second I ordered, my bank called and asked if I purchased $40 worth of Lunar lights from Illinois. Had to cancel my card. ) : They never charged me for the toilet rolls, I mean shipping.
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Shayla
• Mar 17, 2020
They have charged my card twice. $27.89 both times for one order. There is no option to cancel. Have attempted to "contact them" of course no response. No confirmation email as it said there would be. This is 100% a scam. I'm out $55.78. I doubt there is anything they can do but definitely going to talk with the bank tomorrow.
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MarySchefield
• Mar 07, 2020
They are not a scam. I ordered the Melo Face mask and it came in 2 weeks.
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pack
• Mar 05, 2020
Ordered 2 mini blenders first of Dec.,2019 have not received them yet. It is the first of March,2020.
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chowdklc
• Feb 17, 2020
I’d like to confirm the previous notes. I too have been scammed. Nov/19 order date still no product. No email response! Not trustworthy!
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Christy M
• Feb 19, 2020
Check post office! They responded to me
C[censored]homas
• Jan 30, 2020
I ordered a mini blender on December 25th and I haven't received my order yet! My order number is #2413 they took my money and thats it. No tracking number no email no nothing. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME ORDERING FROM THEM IT'S A SCAM A TOTAL RIP OFF! I AM OUT OF $17 & SOME CHANGE!
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Christy M
• Feb 19, 2020
That's what I thought but it was shipped to my post office
Private1578523226
• Jan 08, 2020
Victim Location 39567
Total money lost $35.90
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I ordered a product (2 portable blender pro's) from this company on December 19, 2019. The final amount of the invoice is $35.90, which has already been charged to my account. I received a confirmation email with Order #1943 thanking me for my purchase! On January 7, 2020 - I checked the status of the order...the company goes through an app called "Arrive" for those statuses. I checked it and it states it was shipped on December 17th. When I tried to locate information about the company, of course, there is nothing. I happened to found the "Return" address, which I feel sure is fake as well. I did a little more research and looks like this is a MAJOR problem with others and they also have been scammed. Please tell me that we can shut these ppl down and not allow them to do this to anyone else? Supporting documents: I have an email received from the company/invoice, an email that I tried to send to them, and undelivered response from the email I sent. Thanks!
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Christy M
• Feb 19, 2020
Guys Check post office! They answered me I thought I got scammed too.
C[censored]homas
• Jan 30, 2020
I was scammed as well o ordered 1 portable blender and I have yet to hear from them. I ordered December 25th.
Leslie Carin
• Jan 16, 2020
I am pretty sure that I got scammed too...i order 2 rechargeable blenders for the same price i ordered mine dec 14 and got the same email confirming my order then got 1 saying it's been shipped and now nothing...have you received yours yet
They posted a beautiful Yamaha jet boat on BoatTrader.com at a substantial discount.
Here is the email I received from them:
Hello again and sorry for late reply,
As I have told you in previous email I just divorced.
During divorce I had to move out from my ex husband house and now I am living temporary with my son in town here.
All options on this boat are in working order. There are no structural or electrical problems. The interior is in pristine condition as you may see in the pictures.
No mechanical issues at all. She starts easily and restart easily all the day. There aren't any service indicators or warning lights on.
All professional service records and owner manuals are available.
Clean and clear title in my name
It comes along with a trailer, with new brakes, and also clean title.
I past thru an ugly divorce,the Court awarded me with this boat and free to go anytime and collect it from his house in Detroit. I'm very glad I took it, this was my ex-husband's most precious thing. He cheated on me although we have 3 kids together. Anyway, I don't want to bore you with my life's story...
In these crazy times and travel bans or social distance, I chose to sell it from where it is and I have signed a consignment agreement with Connect Auto Shippers, to pick the boat for me because i will never go back at his house in Detroit,MI They are a consignment service for vehicles and large items mostly.
Now my boat is already located at one of Connect Auto Shippers facilities in Detroit, along with clear title which is already back signed by me and notarized for the transfer to the new owner. This confidence comes from a previous transaction through these guys where everybody went out happy
If you want to purchase this boat,I already have 1000 miles covered, based on their policy: "shipping within 1000 miles is the seller's responsibility"
If you are more than 1000 miles away from the Connect Auto Shippers warehouse, there will be an extra charge of $0.65 for each additional mile.
My boat was pre-inspected before being listed for sale and passed their inspection flawlessly.
I should also mention their Pre Delivery Inspection you get at delivery and their 7-days money back guarantee that follows, which costs nothing and should give you a chance and time to decide on my boat.Cost of having it returned would come out of my pocket
The escrow payment and shipping will be handled by them. Both of us will be protected and I am sure that everything will go smoothly and safely.
An invoice regarding this purchase will be issued to you. The invoice should contain detailed information about this transaction, like insurance, bill of sale, escrowed payment info,etc... basically, all the information you need to know about your purchase.
If you are really interested in buying this boat please get back to me with your email address, full name, full shipping address and a phone#. I will forward your details to Connect Auto Shippers and they will they will help you further.
Take a quick look at their website http://www.connect-shippers.com It should give you and idea how they work and how they handle these sales.
P.S. Sorry for such long email, I was trying to make it shorter:) but wanted to tell you all I know,
All pics has been took by Connect Auto Shippers, they providing excellent conditions my boat was at the time of pick up from my ex-husband house.
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Found a boat on Craigslist and contacted "owner". They referred me to Auto Sedge Consignor, who they indicated was working to sell their boat for them. After some research, I found various reviews throughout the years. Yes, they have been doing this for years. They have an online chat, but will never call you and when you try to call them, they never answer and it goes to voicemail. Received an invoice (which looked legitimate). Checked out the hull # and that too matched up with the boat. Transferred funds and then they indicated they didn't receive them yet. Couple days went by and I got suspicious. Put a tracer on my wire and subsequently put in a recall for funds. Still awaiting to hear back, but they used Chase bank.
After a lot of digging, I found an old thread in a blog where someone went through this same scenario 2 years ago. They appear to have buried any bad reviews with a ton of good ones. A search into the company shows news articles about them as well as ones by one of the original co-owners. Very elaborate! Even got a couple emails from the "owner" asking what was going on after the transaction and then those stopped. Needless to say, DO NOT wire anything to this company. Go with your gut, I know I should have. I'm a diligent person and I let my excitement of the prospect of getting a boat cloud my better judgement, because of the detail they put into making this appear real.
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Private1567554048
Victim Location 20637
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Found a "too good to be true" deal on a boat on Craigslist. Emailed to inquire further, Dr james Russell emailed back with a link to the auto sedge consignor website that had more pics. Wanted to take a look at it before buying, said it was in a far away state but there was a 7 day money back guarantee. Had to register on their site and enter into contract before even calling. Tried calling numerous times before finally getting someone with a foreign accent and we asked for the warehouse address so a family member nearby could stop by. They wouldnt give it to us. Dr Russell did in an email but it was a fake address. Would only accept bank wires. We were minutes away from doing it too so lucky we didn't. We emailed Dr Russell back to say we are backing out. Never gave them any bank info or anything but now he is sending threatening emails that we are under contract and its already being shipped and so forth.
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Private1567550401
Victim Location 48103
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Boat was listed for sale on Craigslist at a great price. You could only contact the seller by email through Craigslist. They did not respond immediately to requests. When they did below is the email response but I could not get through to speak with someone until I registered. I then found on BBB someone experiencing the same thing using the same name.
Here is his email response and name
Hi,
First of all, I apologize for the late answer but I had a family emergency and just came back in town. Hope I'm not too late and you are still interested.
All options are in working order. There are no structural or electrical problems. The interior is in nice condition. No mechanical issues at all. She starts easily and restart easily all the day. There aren't any service indicators or warning lights on. All service records and owner manuals are available. Clean and clear title, no liens (ready for a quick sale). Please check the link below to see the pictures, selling price, specifications and some more specific information: https://www.autosedge.com/inventory/
The boat can be seen at the local ASC warehouse. I suppose you know ASC, it's Auto Sedge Consignor, the consignment service for vehicles and large items mostly.
I left the boat in their lot because we got a great deal on a different one and as keeping them both is not an option (also have to pay the other soon), have signed a consignment agreement with these guys for its sale.
To personally inspect or pick it up, simply contact ASC and request an appointment. Just provide them my name as seller and they will shortly provide further information.
In case you are not living in the area and want to have it shipped, due to the voucher that I have received for my membership (my past transactions), shipping up to 1000 miles is free of charge for you as a buyer (over, extra fees will apply, $1.15 per mile).
If you opt for this option, you have to go on their website and Register the purchase. The process is very easy and simple, just fill out the requested information on the page and, within maximum 24 hours, an invoice regarding the purchase will be issued to you. The invoice should contain detailed information about the transaction, like insurance, shipping process, bill of sale, payment instructions, etc., basically all you need to know about your purchase. That's the essentially online buying process, but I should also mention their Pre Delivery Inspection you get at delivery and their 7 Day Money Back Guarantee that follows, which costs nothing and should give you the chance and time to decide on the boat. The pre-delivery inspection will have an ASC representative on site who should answer your questions, show that everything works and sign the necessary delivery papers. My boat was even pre-inspected before being listed for sale and passed their inspection flawlessly.
That's all for now, but if you have any other questions, I'll be more then happy to assist. To end with, the entire purchase process is described step by step, on their HOW IT WORKS page. I am sure they do a better job explaining things than I do.
Thank you in advance!
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Respectfully,
James
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Private1567554679
Victim Location 98370
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
We found a tractor online through Craigslist. The tractor is being held at a consignment lot in Redding, CA under Auto Sedge Consignors. We were sent an invoice for the purchase, no tax added, no delivery fee to WA. It started to seem odd. I called the number given and the recording said they are having a high volume of calls and then disconnected. I called another number and the man who answered had a Russian accent, I asked about the tractor and he said all that information has been sent to the shipping office and he was unable to answer any questions.
The (supposed) owner is a Dr. James Russell. Email: [email protected].
Type of a scam Investment
eBay requested gift cards for payment of car. After receiving notified me for additional 300.00 for shipping protection. If not paid company will not refund money. Found car on Marketplace & told car was in Kentucky. Find out it is in Nebraska. Two individuals are involved plus eBay Motors.
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Private1589320702
• May 12, 2020
Victim Location 63114
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I saw a trailer for sale in the St. Louis Craigslist listing. They wanted $1000.00. It was a good deal for a 2004 RV. I contacted them through Craigslist. There was a personal email listed in the ad. I emailed her and she answered. She told me that her husband had died three months ago and she wanted to get rid of it. She asked for me to pay her in ebay gift cards. She said that she was in Kentucky. She told me that it was being handled by ebay motors. I provided her with my information, then ebay motors would contact me, which they did. I sent the gift cards to ebay motors.I could keep the van for 5 days to see if I liked it and if I didn't I could return it. They provided me an invoice number and all the steps to complete the transaction. I was asked to pay for the shipping insurance at the company. That was $600.00. It was refundable if the camper came to me undamaged. This was the red flag for me.
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Private1589306277
• May 11, 2020
Victim Location 45255
Total money lost $2,600
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Facebook Marketplace advertised a 2005 GMC pickup for $1600. Seller was going through a divorce. I emailed the person and she said that EBay Motors was handling the transaction for her and they would be in touch with me. Representative from EBay Motors emailed me and asked that I purchase $1600 in EBay gift cards and send the codes from the back of the cards as the form of payment. Then they responded that payment had been received and a second payment in the amount of $1000 in the same form was necessary for insurance. This payment would be refunded when the truck arrived in Cincinnati. Cards are now empty, truck is no longer on Marketplace, no further responses have been received.
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Private1589219657
• May 10, 2020
Victim Location 90706
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was looking for a car to buy online ,I found one , clicked on it an received a response from someone A detailed email telling me she was going to deploy in an that she made a deal with eBay Motors to handle the sale of the car which entailed $1200 sale price, which was due 5 days after car is delivered to my home once I inspect an accept it , to reply w/ my name / address / so she could start transaction w/ eBay an they would send me an invoice w/ the terms. Shortly after I received the invoice an realized it wasn't legit an haven't responded since. I attached the invoice mentioned above.
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Private1588168569
• Apr 27, 2020
Victim Location 45240
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Found an ad on craigslist for a horse trailer emailed with the owner Patricia Myers [email protected], she stated she was a flight attendant and traveled and eBay Motors would handle the purchase. Stated the trailer was in an eBay warehouse on Omaha, NE and they would contact me. They contacted me I made the payments and they said they would follow up with shipment information and I have never heard from them again. I am out $1000.00 dollars. I have written eBay and waiting to hear back.
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Private1587346343
• Apr 18, 2020
Victim Location 77047
Type of a scam Online Purchase
On Sat, Apr 18, 2020, 9:58 AM **** ******* wrote:
Hi,
My 2009 Nissan Murano LE AWD is still for sale for total price $1,200(which includes delivery and handling to your address). It has a 3.5L V6 Gasoline engine with only 105,500 miles, fully loaded( AC, power locks, power windows, leather seats, dual power seats, front&rear heated seats, dc player, navigation system and back up camera, rear view camera, alloy wheels, tint, keyless start, keyless entry). The car is in perfect condition with clear title, no accidents, no liens or loans and it has just been completely serviced. The engine runs very good and the automatic transmission shifts perfectly.
I’m selling this car so cheap because my child of only 21 years died a few months ago in a bike accident. The car belonged to him and it brings me bad memories. I can't keep it anymore. That’s the reason I want to sell it asap. Things are a little crazy lately with the virus going around and i don't want to sell it in person. i want to make this deal through eBay, so if you’re interested in purchasing the car just reply me your full name, full address and phone number, so I can notify eBay. Once it's done, they will contact you to explain the entire procedure.
Thank you,
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Private1585089118
• Mar 24, 2020
Victim Location 91001
Total money lost $800
Type of a scam Credit Cards
Good Afternoon
to whom this may regard. My name is *** *** I was a potential buyer for a 2003 Honda Accord that was supposed to be delivery today (March 23, 2020 @ 7:00pm). There was nondelivery of the vehicle due to "The delivery of your item was stopped during shipping process because your item is not insured", stated by eBay Motors. Sent from eBay Motors email. Which was sent to me, today @11:31am. I am seeking full reimbursement from the cancelation of the transaction in the amount of $800 which I paid eBay Motor Making the purchase of the vehicle and the asking price, the delivery process begin I was told vehicle would arrive at 7:00pm on March 23, 2020. Which is now 7:08pm the vehicle haven't arrived nor received my payment. I cancel the order and called the customer service number that was giving to me. At this point I have contacted eBay Motors. The first call conversation I spoke with the representative he said the payment department would get back to me for my cancellation reimbursement in a hour but never got the call back. I tired to resolve the issue. First with the seller because they did not include the shipping insurance in final sell. Second with the customer service rep. but they started to deny my calls. I am requesting full reimbursement in the amount $800 from eBay/ eBay Motors for the purchase of the 2003 Honda Accord EX/L in regards to the eBay guaranteed policy/VehiclePurchase Protection from the seller Sgt. Amanda Brown who address is at 1700 W Valencia Rd, Tucson AZ 85706.
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Private1585075084
• Mar 23, 2020
Victim Location 47714
Total money lost $1,800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was purchasing a car from eBay motors.
They said that if I sent $1800 that they would let me know where and when to pick up the car . Two days went past without hearing from them as I had already sent the money until this day I still have not received the car or money back and would like either one my money back or the car!
This was a big lesson that I learned not to do anymore and I advise others if they want to purchase a vehicle online take a step back and have second thoughts about it !
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Private1583764534
• Mar 06, 2020
Victim Location 65026
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was on Facebook Marketplace and I saw a 2010 Honda CVR for $1600. A woman contacted me and said she stayed on a military base and was selling it through Ebay Motors. She sent me an invoice with Ebay Motors on it. She wanted me to buy some gift cards and send them in to her. I knew at that point it was a scam. I told them I wanted to see the car and she said after I send the gift cards I can.
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a vehicle on Craig'slist in Cape Girardeau but the car was in Billings, MT. The lady's son had died and the car had belonged to him. The price was too good to be true, $1200 for a 2013 Toyota Corolla West. Her son died in a motor cycle accident. the shipping was to be free. With the title no liens, not loans.
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Private1592315413
• Jun 15, 2020
Victim Location 44708
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a boat on craiglist.seller said ebay was selling boat for [email protected] was $1400.00.I paid the 1400.00 in ebay cards.then they said there was a transportation insurance fee of 600.00,to be refunded at delivery.I paid the 600.00 and never heard another word from them
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Private1591826367
• Jun 10, 2020
Victim Location 31055
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Patricia Mitchell trying to sell a 1993 Kubota L2350 for $1800.00 through ebay motors. She said she was in the military and had no need for it anymore. She ask for my name, address and phone number so that she can provide ebay this information. She said she will contact ebay with my info so they can send me an invoice. The Invoice phone number she was using was 818-900-1961. She also said the tractor could be delivered in 2 to 3 days and I will have 5 days to test drive it before making the buy. She also stated she was in Billings, Montana. IT IS A SCAM
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Private1591366017
• Jun 04, 2020
Victim Location 77979
Total money lost $2,200
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Try to buy a product and paid for it and have not received an email or phone call they won’t answer emails nor phone calls.
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Private1591048426
• Jun 01, 2020
Victim Location 94103
Total money lost $2,200
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Hello I was trying to buy a 2004 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra for $1,200 and buyer got back with me said I have to go threw ebay motors. Well they contacted me with an Invoice #EBP185086. Looked good so far, then I had to pay by using the ebay card $25-$500 which I did for $200- $500 each. Then I got another email saying I to pay another $1,000 for Insurance and that it is refundable on delivery of vehicle.
I called ebay customer support number they gave me # 1-818-473-0668.
I confronted them as a scam and she hung up on me I called right back now number is disconnected.
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Private1590516009
• May 26, 2020
Victim Location 65616
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a golf cart on this website. It was listed for $1000. I reached out to them about the golf cart. They told me to purchase five $200 ebay cards and send pictures of the numbers of the cards and the receipts. We purchased the cards and we sent the information to them. I reached out again to them and they told us it would be verified in 10-12 hours and we will receive confirmation. Then they told us another $1000 had to be paid for the shipping. We knew something was wrong. They told us they could return it in five days. They said they would need additional money for insurance but it would be refunded. We told them we knew it was a scam and we would report them to the ScamPulse.com and they hung up. We tried to call the number back and we just got a busy signal.
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Private1590156290
• May 21, 2020
Victim Location 39232
Total money lost $2,600
Type of a scam Online Purchase
First, I am a senior citizen who has been taken advantage of. I found a 2005 Silverado pick-up for sale on Facebook for $1600. The "owner" advised the vehicle was with ebay Motors and sent me a link to work with in the purchase. ebay Motors advised I should buy ebay cards, scratch off the numbers on the back of the card and e-mail them back via return email. I followed the instructions. The next day, I was told I needed to send another $1000 to cover transport insurance. I sent it. Then I received a third request for $800 to to cover an out-of-state of Arizona vehicle border cross fee. At this time, I realized this was not normal and checked the BBB. Sure enough, it is a scam. I emailed ebay motors asking them to refund my money and, of course, I have received no more emails. Total loss $2600.
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Private1589824693
• May 18, 2020
Victim Location 75701
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Lexus offered for sale for $1,400.00, must be purchased through eBay Gift Cards.
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Private1589824513
• May 17, 2020
Victim Location 55082
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was looking for a car for my son, i find this 2011 RAV 4 SUV on Marketplace, priced at 1200.00 . i message on Facebook, person responds with "its my aunts ...contact her at [email protected], I contact her, she says "her husband died of heart attack and she sold her home and moving her kids..." she will have Ebay send me a invoice. Ebay Motors send me invoice wants me to buy (6) -200.00 ebay cards. send them the info and the car will arrive in 2-3 days. So i emailed back in forth with "EBAY MOTORS" where they assured me they were legit. I asked why they werent using my EBAY account...they didnt answer that. They started with a cheap looking invoice.
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Private1589493588
• May 14, 2020
Victim Location 75755
Type of a scam Phishing
He called 2x hoping to get 2 different individuals (bc he couldn't understand the 1st person). He got 2 different women with the same story: husband died and put their vehicles on FB marketplace with reasonable pricing. They discussed the particulars of the vehicles. One woman said she was in the military (Billings, Mt)...he said both women spoke as if from a script.
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Private1589493665
• May 14, 2020
Victim Location 48236
Total money lost $800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
The seller uses Craigslist to solicit using eBay account some kind of way then allows consumers to purchase as if it was through Craigslist or eBay then charge another fee for delivery or refund. Refunds are 24 hours so I selected refund and I have been waiting for 48 hours and I have not been notified from eBay regarding this matter
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Inquired about a posted Jeep Wrangler for sale on Craig's list. Text to a number and they sent email showing vehicle and instructions for purchase. The email stated the woman who owned the vehicle husband passed away from a heart attack and she moved away to KS and wanted to sell. Said she was using a third party to handle since she was gone. eBay motors sent me an invoice via email requesting purchase price of $1,300.00 to be sent upfront via Vanilla debit card only and the car would be delivered 2-3 days for inspection and acceptance. We would have 5 days to cancel and apply for full refund if not satisfied with vehicle. They offered no other option for payment and said it would be held by ebay until we called back with approval to release funds to seller. I called ebay corporate to check on "ebay motors" and they said that any email communication should contain the word "ebaysupport" in the address and that they accept other options for payment. The customer service rep at ebay corporate advised further inquiry because it did not sound authentic.
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Private1567543579
Victim Location 23231
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
spoke with seller on offer up about a 2008 Nissan Titan. seller informed me that they had ask ebay motors to handle transaction. wired 2500 dollars to seller. got a fake invoice back from ebay stating the 2008 Nissan Titan would be delivered to my home on 7-17-16. contacted ebay motors and offer up. filed police report on 7-17-16 to report scam
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Private1567534642
Victim Location 28214
Total money lost $1,300
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was looking for a car on craigslist. I found a nice car for 1500 and emailed the lady. She said that she was in the army and was getting deployed, that it made no sense to keep her car in storage. She sent me an invoice from ebay motors and when I bought the onevanilla card and upload my money they just took my 1300 since we agreed on 1300. I have not gotten the car and my money is gone
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Private1567543895
Victim Location 44839
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I responded to a used vehicle being advertised on cars.com. This vehicle was listed as 'private sale' with phone number listed (614) 682-2399. I contacted and left message at this number. Subsequently I received a text message from this number from 'Melissa Ward' indicating that she would prefer to communicate via email correspondence which she provided her email. After several email exchanges where I indicated my continued interest in the vehicle and requested more information. I received an email with carfax and supposedly copy of vehicle title. I was asked for my personal address - (this person already had my email and telephone number) - at which time I received an email from ebay Motors with an Item Invoice (email: [email protected]). This email provided a customer service number (questions contact eBay Customer Service: +1 (866) 421-9800). The method of transaction requests the buyer purchase 'ebay gift cards' which would provide verification of funds. After contesting the purchasing process - I requested confirmation of cancellation of any agreement (which I never accepted). I asked to speak to a manager - (209) 676-8507 and subsequently will not accept my calls. See attached.
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Private1567543806
Victim Location 28372
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
I sent this business $2500 for a 2007 GMC Yukon on March 14, 2016, expecting delivery 3 days later. No delivery and they would not answer my calls and would not give back my money
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Private1567537907
Victim Location 03280
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
went online looking to purchase a motorcycle the posted that they were ebay motors even phone line 323 484 6162 guys name was eric had me buy one vanilla visa cards 1500.00 vechicle was to be delivered 4 -27- 16 at 830 pm protection id number 65B4T138L3213 no show was then concerned it was scamm
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Private1567545510
Victim Location 85210
Total money lost $3,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
On March 1, 2016 (we) my brother and I entered an agreement with eBay Motors over the internet to purchase a 2006 Toyota Tacoma (4x4) that was on Craigslist. EBay Motors was contacted through the information on Craigslist on behalf of my brother and myself. When we inquired about the vehicle, we were contacted by a party who claimed his name was Michael and he worked in the finance department of eBay Motors and was handling the consignment of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma for the seller by the name of Samantha Crown. The pictures was posted on Craigslist for our viewing. In the interim of this transaction we were given an email address of eBay Motors, a telephone number of eBay Motors, and the sellers email address at that time for further correspondence with both parties pertaining to the transaction and procedures needed to finalize the sale of the truck.
Now this is how the sale was suppose to be finalized for the purchase of the truck. The following is what eBay Motors required of us to do to complete the transaction. First of all, they were contacted and informed of the interest we had in this 2006 Toyota Tacoma (4x4) pickup, and what it would take to purchase and have this truck shipped to Mesa, Arizona. We were then told by this individual named Michael, that there would have to be a $2,000.00 down payment paid by us towards the truck using "One Vanilla" cards, ($500.00/card), and when we got the cards we were to call back eBay Motors and give the 16-digit numbers along with the expiration dates and 3-digit codes on the back to him (Michael) for verification and activation of the cards, which we complied with and then was told that this money would be held in an escrow in the invent that we decided to change our mind about the purchase of the truck, we would have the money we invested reimbursed back to us.
Then he went on to tell us that the truck would be shipped up to Mesa, Arizona (crated) for 7-days, the shipping expenses paid-in-full by the seller for our inspection, and if we decided to keep the truck, to follow-up and send the remaining $1,500.00 in Vanilla cards same as before to total the $3,500.00 that Samantha Crown the owner was asking for the truck to finalize the sale. The shipping costs from the point-of-origin to the point-of-destination and back in case we decided against buying it was to be paid by Mrs. Crown whether we took the truck or refused it.
Now in the interim also of this agreement they came up with a stipulation later on, that the full amount of $3,500.00 had to be paid up-front before the truck was to shipped to Mesa, Arizona and we were going to have to pay the shipping costs of another $500.00 to cover the shipping of the Toyota Tacoma. Well, at this time my bother and myself decided not to meet their demands of the other $500.00 to cover the shipping of the truck to Arizona, and told Michael that we just wasn't going to send anymore money towards the truck. We told him that we met our commitment and now it's their turn to honor their side of the agreement and eBay's policies that they set forth in the agreement. Well, that's when strange things started to happen.
This Michael (who ever he is), had told us that he would get back to us within an hour after he talked to his boss to see if he could finalize the sale as we previously agreed upon at that time. Hours come and went and no call, so we decided to call back to Michael to his contact number we had been conferring with him about the truck for two-days and guess what, you guessed it the number was "disconnected" immediately and is no longer in service at this time. So right then and there we assumed this to be a "scam". Even the VIN# he/she gave us turned out to be bogus after checking it out with the DMV in Nashville, Tennessee, where we believe this scam originated from. The address Mrs. Crown gave us where she resided turned out to be an established business and after talking to the owner he informed me that he never heard of her.
We tried many times to contact this Michael individual and Mrs. Crown since March 3, 2016 by the phone and email information they gave us but to no avail. The emails we send them are being received and do not come back "undeliverable" by celerity mail. The pictures of the truck I took off the internet has since been removed from Craigslist, but I have some very pertinent information as well as the pictures of the truck if requested for.
Thank you for your kind attention and consideration towards this matter.
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Private1567541324
Victim Location 95348
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
A person was selling their car that sounded too good to be true. They said they just got into a divorce, which was used to bait us into them selling their vehicle for cheap price. If you call them, they will pick up, but once you have a question regarding when an order will arrive and considering whether you are a buyer or seller, they will hang up on you right away.
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Private1567543724
Victim Location 42553
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I went to purchase a 2004 acura and paid for it. The car never showed up.
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Private1567535630
Victim Location 15213
Type of a scam Other
Consumer was contacted by "Dedrick Garner" at 866-769-1507. She was told by Dedrick that he is an agent from Ebay Motors, selling a care on behalf of a active military member. The consumer was told to send $2500 through Money gram. The consumer contacted Ebay and was told that Dedrick is not an agent for them, and they do not process payments through Money gram.
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Private1567552432
Victim Location 92316
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
January 03, 2016 I saw a post on crigslist for a 2005 Nissian Altima 2.5 for $1500. I responsed to the post requesting more information Rebecca Hills email me back on gmail. Rebecca's email address [email protected]. Rebecca Hill's also send me an email stating if I was interested in purchasing her sons 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 slit wou!d be $1500. Rebecca Hills send me an invoice stating To go and get 3 ebay gift cards for $500 each in total of $1500. To contact eBay motors to pay payment along with the receipt of proof of purchase. Well I got 3 gift cards of $500 with eBay. Send eBay motors 3 photo of all three cards along with receipt. Mean time Rebecca sends me another email with a an invoice though EBay motors stating car is payed in full pending payment. Which would be made as soon as I sent a confirmation email to eBay motors letting eBay I'm know either im keeping or sending it back to seller. Well I never received the car. Ebay send me an email stating my shipment been placed on hold , do to insurance and shipping fees of $1000. Which I had know knowledge of. So I emailed Rebecca requesting a refund of $1500.00 due to not having $1000 for Insurance and shipping fees. A few minutes later Rebecca emails me stating She'll pay $500 of $1000. So I stated even $500 I won't be able to come up with due to financial issues. So at this time would like a refund. I get no response from either Rebecca Hills or eBay motors its going on3 days already. Yesterday I contacted eBay motors and they had no knowledge or recorded of any transaction which so ever.
Total money lost $1,980
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was trying to buy a used car online and found a car for $2000. The seller told me they were selling through eBay Motors, and had eBay Motors reach out to me to do the transaction. I got emails from eBay Motors, or an email pretending to be eBay Motors, and they asked that I pay for the car via a Walmart2Walmart money order. After I did so, they gave me an expected delivery time of the vehicle. About an hour before the vehicle was supposed to arrive, they told me I had to pay a $1,000 insurance fee for the 'testing period'. This raised a red flag, and I called eBay customer service through the website instead of the number they provided, and they made me believe this was someone masquerading as eBay. I'm not sure I can get the money back, but I have reached back out to 'cancel' the order and get a refund. I don't know if they'll answer me at all.
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Private1567550529
Victim Location 43302
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a 2002 Nissan Maxima w/90,000 miles on Columbus.craigslist.org. The lister was a woman from Buckeye Lake, Leslie Adkins. She said she moved to Omaha, NE and wanted to get rid of the vehicle. She said the vehicle was stored at a shipping location. She sent me pictures of the car. I sent her my phone number because I wanted to talk to her, she said no, we should use email. She was asking $1,000.00. She wanted me to go to CVS, Walgreens, or Rite Aid, and buy an eBay debit card, and give them the security number off the card. I talked to a man in Customer Service with eBay Motors. He said he would hold the funds for 3 days for the vehicle to be shipped, then 5 days to accept or reject the deal. After the 5th day, if I didn't want the car, they would come pick up the car and give me my $1,000 back. The email reads do not reprint or show anybody any of this information as it is very confidential.
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Private1567558141
Victim Location 46835
Total money lost $900
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I inquired about a truck on Craigslist Fort Wayne by sending the seller a text after the reply phone number stated it was a text messaging service. I text (260) 216-5435. The next day I got a text message from (219) 627-1061 letting me know they were sorry for replying so late and asking me to email with their personal email address of [email protected]. I did that and they sent me more information on the truck and a link to more pictures https://use.com/ODtHi. The email had believable information that she got the truck in her divorce settlement and did not need it. I was then instructed to let her know if I wanted it and she tell eBay motors that I am purchasing the truck and give them my information. They would then reach out to me with further instructions. “eBay Moters” sent me instructions along with an invoice. They instructed me that the only type of payment they accepted was eBay gift cards and explained how to load them and send with receipt. I did this and even called the number to verify receipt of gift cards and approval. Someone actually answered the fake “eBay motors” customer support line. Later in the day, I looked online and saw the use.com site was used in scams and then found even more evidence that this was a scam when I viewed an invoice that looked just like mine. I am now out $900 that I was going to use to get my son a cheap work vehicle. I called eBay to cancel the gift cards or put a freeze on them but by this time they had already spent the majority of the money on the cards.
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Private1567557881
Victim Location 32301
Total money lost $3,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I responded to a craigslist classified for a travel trailer priced at $***, supposedly from an individual being shipped overseas. The seller stated the listing had been made through eBay Classified, took my name address and email,
to allow them to contact me for payment. I received a legitimate looking invoice, paid it (stupidly) using prepaid debit cards, and was promised delivery three days later. No delivery on the promised date, but did get a notice that they had to have an insurance deposit ( refundable) same stupidity. I paid the extra $***, was promised delivery the following Monday. No shipment, no contact, and the customer service number went unanswered ( evidently disconnected).
I've communicated the details of this fraud to Craigs list Legal.
At this point, it seems likely that the seller is out a trailer (if there was ever a trailer), eBay Motors ( if it exists) has successfully stolen $*** from me; and the entire fraud could easily have been carried out multiple times, based on the original ad.
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Private1567546033
Victim Location 83709
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Interested in buying truck online. Given information to purchase green dot debit card (do not register in my name) and send so that the truck could be delivered. Owner just moved out of state.
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Private1567541393
Victim Location 28546
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Michelle stated that her husband died 2mths ago and she was selling the 4 runner for 1500because it gave her bad memories,found out later she set up an fake ebay page after i given her the money,now she's disappeared
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Private1567545343
Victim Location 27888
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
The scammer put an advertisement on Craigslist.com for a 2005 Acura TL in perfect condition with 78000 miles on it for $1500. Upon contacting "Diane Stone" (I'm sure this is a false identity, but this was the name provided), I received a sob story of how her husband died 4 months prior and she was about to be deployed (posing as a United States Air Force medic) and she needed to sell the car before she was deployed as to not be forced to pay fees for storing the vehicle for the duration of her deployment. She claimed that she was going to be deployed in 9 days from the date that I contacted her. She told me that she would handle the process of shipping the vehicle herself at her own expense and I would have a 7 day inspection period that at any point in this period I could get a refund and have the car shipped back to her at her own expense. Following this email conversation I received an email from the above listed address stating that I needed to pay using MyVanilla visa cards (3 cards, $500 each) and that it was the only acceptable payment method. I purchased these cards and gave the information to a false eBay motors representative and they sent an email with a false receipt stating the transaction was complete and the shipping process could begin. The next day, I received a phone call and an email, both stating that there was a hiccup in their shipping process and that the company they use had new rules and policies, and that I would have to pay an additional $1000 for shipping insurance that would be refunded in cash upon delivery (which I did not pay, it was at this point that I realized this was a scam). I called the supposed eBay motors representative and informed her that I had found another car, and I would like my money refunded which they promised they would do at any time upon my request, and she told me that I would have to provide my full name and she would call me back momentarily with refund information (trying to get me off the phone so they could block my number). I asked her if there was a way for me to stay on the line with her while she did this and she said there was no way to do that and when I contested this, she hung up. I called back and discovered that my number has been blocked by this person.
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Private1567558553
Victim Location 77951
Total money lost $450
Type of a scam Online Purchase
a seller on craigs list is selling a car. they tell you to use ebay motors to secure sell of vehicle. you buy the vehicle by purchasing i tunes cards and giving them the 16 digit number on back and that the car is in a warehouse in st louis waiting to be shipped.
if you agree they get ebay motor team to send you a invoice that looks totally real. and it is signed ebay purcharse protection financial department. i emailed them to make sure it was legit and they respond to all email accordingly guaranteeing that your money is being held until you get your car and inspect it for 10 days before they release the money to the seller.
THESE ARE A FEW OF THE EMAILS I GOT FROM THEM:
eBay Motors Financial Department!Case ID#8884790
Dear Customer,
We have verified all the details of this transaction and concluded that they are accurate. We guarantee that you are 100% protected in this transaction. Your money will be kept in our account until you finish the testing period. You will have 5 days for testing period. After or during the testing period, if you decide not to buy it, we will refund all your money immediately.
Again, we guarantee that you are 100% protected in this transaction. Please follow our instructions to complete the transaction safely.
Sincerely,
eBay Purchase Protection Customer Support
Dear Customer,
Thank you for contacting our department in behalf of your transaction opened with eBay.
In order to make the payment and complete the transaction, you will have to buy 3 iTunes - Gift Card loaded with $500 each and 1 iTunes - Gift Card loaded with $300 each . For security reasons the iTunes - Gift Card needs to be completed in person with cash, credit card or debit card at any CVS/Pharmacy, Walgreen, 7-Eleven, Rite Aid, Family Dollar and Dollar General and anywhere you see the iTunes - Gift Card. The cashier will collect your cash and load it into the iTunes - Gift Card. It costs $4.95 or less. There are no hidden fees or charges. Just purchase your iTunes - Gift Card, use cash, credit card or debit card to load it and you’re ready to go.
In order to validate your payment please reply back at this email with the following information:
- iTunes - Gift Card -16 DIGIT NUMBER (scratch-off the portion covering the code).
- Pictures with the back of the iTunes Gift Cards where we can see the PIN Numbers and the receipt (color pictures & readable, clear).
For any questions you can contact eBay Department by replying to this e-mail.
Sincerely,
eBay Financial Department!
Case ID#8884790
Dear Customer,
PayPal is not an available payment option for your transaction.
Payment must be submitted via ITunes to eBay Financing Center. We will secure the payment until the Buyer receives, inspects and accepts the vehicle. Or, if it will be the case, eBay will refund the payment to the Buyer. ITunes is the fastest and safest payment method, at the lowest fee's on the market. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact our Customer Support Department by replying to this e-mail.
Sincerely,
eBay Purchase Protection Customer Support
Case ID#8884790
Dear Customer,
PayPal is not an available payment option for your transaction.
Payment must be submitted via ITunes to eBay Financing Center. We will secure the payment until the Buyer receives, inspects and accepts the vehicle. Or, if it will be the case, eBay will refund the payment to the Buyer. ITunes is the fastest and safest payment method, at the lowest fee's on the market. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact our Customer Support Department by replying to this e-mail.
Sincerely,
eBay Purchase Protection Customer Support
Total money lost $500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I emailed a lady name Lisa Adams January 18, 2019 on Craigslist about a 2003 Toyota Corolla. Her response was she will add the transaction on Ebay so we both can be protected. Lisa stated she was about to leave with her military team soon. I talked to a man from ebay, he told me to purchase a ebay card. I called him gave him the number from the gift card. I was promised the car in two days. Ebay stop answering my phone number so my boyfriend and my daughter talked to him.
Please help me with my $500, the car was for my college daughter.
Need help selecting a scam type?
Other (please explain)
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Private1567537221
Victim Location 96797
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Raquel Burkley advertise Nissan Altima 2006 white vehicle on Honolulu Craigslist and I provide my email. Claim eBay Motors is credible part of eBay. Paid $2000 total for car advertised for $1000 using and stated will be delivered via military logistics by buyer but fake business added on insurance and trailer fees. Request payment via Walmart. Reported to eBay via spoof.
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Private1567539124
Victim Location 31047
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
There was an advertisement listed on craglist.com to purchase a John Deere Tractor. The only way of contact was thru e-mail the sellers. The seller refer the transaction to an ebay account. In return ebay emailed back asking for payment thru ebay gift cards. Things got suspicous when ebay asked for payment a second time for insurance for shipping. The gift cards were purchased and then phoned to the number that was listed in the email. I was not aware that it was a scam at the time. But after I refused to pay for the insurance and called the number several times with no responses, it was then when I got the message it was a scam. I looked up Ebay website and got another number and sure enought Ebay confirmed that I was scammed. The real Ebay did not have the order in their system and could not refund me any money. I was told to refer this to the local police department.
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Private1567550686
Victim Location 03060
Total money lost $3,800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Saw an ad for a truck in NH Craigslist. I contacted the seller by email and was told she is using EBay. Proceeded to purchase vehicle thru them. First they wanted 1,800 in eBay cards . Called them back(sounded legit) they said they would email us back when the truck will be shipped. Here’s where it gets tricky, they stated they needed another thousand to insure the vehicle in eBay cards and the money would be given back in check upon delivery.So I called them back with another thousand in eBay cards. Once again sounded legit. Then another email from them asking for another thousand. Told them I’m canceling the order and calling the authorities. Never heard back from them again. So I’ve been scammed
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Private1567541186
Victim Location 44112
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Consumer was on Offer UP looking for a car. She found a 2006 NIssan for sale and clicked on it. A woman asked for your email address so that she could send pictures of the car and further information, which was received. The woman who contacted the consumer was Sandra Kenneh, email address [email protected]. She told the consumer that she had EBay Renter's Insurance that would allow her to ship the car from Virginia to the consumer in Ohio to test drive for 5 or 6 days at a cost of $1,000. The consumer was emailed all details and was told that EBay Motors would keep the consumer's $1,000 in escrow until the consumer was able to test drive the car and determine if she wanted to purchase it. If the consumer wanted to purchase the car she would let EBay Motors know and they would send the money to Sandra Kenneh. If the consumer did not want the car the money would be sent back to the consumer. The consumer then received an invoice via email from [email protected]. The email then instructed the consumer to purchase EBay gift cards, telling her that the maximum amount that could be loaded on an EBay gift card was $500. She was then told to send the gift cards to EBay Motors, but provided no address to send them to EBay Motors. The invoice does not list any information or address for EBay Motors. It only lists Sandra Kenneh's address - Sandra Kenneh, 8725 John J. Kingman Rd., #235, Fort Belboir, VA 22060. The consumer was told that once she purchased the gift cards she should email the numbers on the gift cards to EBay Motors.
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Private1567547926
Victim Location 20785
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
This person was selling an car on Letgo and carried the situation to gmail for further information on a vehicle I wanted to buy. This person then said EBay motors would email or contact me because they wanted to soothe transaction through ebay.I sent this anonymous person my personal info. Such as address and first and last name and paid my money on a gift card they told me to get from a local store they then gave me a number to call for "customer support" because it was my 1st time using eBay I ignored ALL RED Flags,once I paid my total of 1,000$ they then said I had to pay an extra 700$ for shipping insurance I then felt like I was being scammed and immediately reported
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Private1567553012
Victim Location 34773
Total money lost $1,200
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Found listing on Craigslist for Golf Cart listing ID 6570731881
Contact Seller at email address: [email protected]
She informed me it was still available
I replied with questions about payment, etc.
She explained that she was selling it through eBay Motors
We would have 5 days for inspection with full refund available
We agreed to move forward
Friday May 25th
Received email from [email protected] and [email protected] claiming to be eBay
They provided order ID 7935243127
And attached an invoice with instructions for payment to be EBAY gift cards
After work, I went to Walgreens and purchased $500 EBAY gift card using my debit card
They would only allow $500 max at that location
I then went to Publix supermarkets and purchased $700 in additional EBAY Gift Cards using my credit card
I called the number provided (858) 386-4962 in the invoice and email and provided the Gift Card numbers as instructed
The email instructions and the person on the phone stated that it would take up to 24 hours for payment to go through
Received confirmation from eBay and seller
Called the (858) 386-4962 eBay contact number several times. Often would receive message that "Call cannot be completed as dialed"
Sent follow-up emails to both Liza and eBay asking for delivery information
Later I googled Liza's email address [email protected] and found several sites that list her as a scammer!
https://www.antiscammers.org/liza-brussel-scammer-2012-golf-cart-limited/
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Sale of vehicle too good to be true. Contacted person posing as military affiliation awaiting deployment and offering to sell for pennies on the value of the car using ebay Motors. Purchase ebay gift card and vehicle will be transported directly.
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Private1577005486
• Aug 01, 2019
Victim Location 20716
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
The scammer posted a car for sale on facebook through a third-party dealership. Once contacted, they said they were in the military and moving. They said they used EBay Motors for the transaction. They sent a fake invoice and requested payment in EBay gift cards.
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Private1577005486
• Aug 01, 2019
Victim Location 20716
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
The scammer posted a car for sale on facebook through a third-party dealership. Once contacted, they said they were in the military and moving. They said they used EBay Motors for the transaction. They sent a fake invoice and requested payment in EBay gift cards.
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Private1577005826
• Aug 01, 2019
Victim Location 23228
Total money lost $700
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Advertised an old car for sale on a website; but the item was to be sold and shipped through "ebay motors" That's the part that looked legit. We pay ebaymotors with ebay cards and they would hold the money til the client sent the car and would release the money to the client once we saw it and agreed to the purchase. We sent the money. Then they wanted more for "insurance." That's when we called ebay and found that the webpage "from ebay" that included the purchase form and invoice was bogus!
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Private1576988871
Victim Location 37356
Total money lost $2,800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Was shopping on Facebook Marketplace and saw a potential good buy on pickup truck so I contacted about location to view and possibly buy Jessica email back the reason she was selling so cheap she had lost her husband 4 months ago and was being stationed overseas for 1 year and didn't want to pay insurance and storage for that year so next day which was June17,2019 got email that ebay was handling online purchase for her and truck would be delivered on Thursday June 20 between 3-5 pm next day got email saying had to pay with ebay gift cards so I purchased 1800 in ebay gift cards got. Email confirmed payment next day got another email requesting I would have to send another 1000 for insurance so I purchased those on Wednesday 19 Then today which was supposed to be day got email wanting another 1000 for border taxes at this point could not purchase any more gifts for a week called ph # that I gave gift card information to which was supposedly Micheal and told him I could not purchase any more cards and if there were another way to pay he answered no had to be on eBay gift card so called eBay.com and was told this was a scam so therefore I'm out 2800 dollars and on fixed income
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Private1576000597
Victim Location 62056
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
There was an RV listed in Montgomery County Illinois trading post. It was an add for an Airstream Land Yacht. Supposidly located in Dupo, Illinois. The invoice required me to purchase ebay cards from Dollar General at $200 a piece. Scratch off the codes on the back and give codes to ebay@invoice-online-support. Our vehicle would be delivered 3 days from the date they received the scratch off 13 digit numbers.
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Private1575986359
Victim Location 78132
Total money lost $1,200
Type of a scam Online Purchase
YEs i thought i purchased a vehicle on march 2 and i haven't heard anything so i tried to call and when i called i got told that i had to purchase a 1000 insurance for the car and when i told them no i got hung up on and when i called ebay headquarters i got told that their as no purchase made for 1250
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Private1567543641
Victim Location 20020
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
Hello again, as I told you in my first e-mail, I’m in the army and right now I am located at a military base in Virginia. The car is here with me.
We are training hard and getting ready for deployment.
Before leaving, I prearranged a deal with eBay Motors, so my presence isn't necessary. The delivery process will be managed by me. I think I can have it there at your home address within 2-3 working days.You will have 5 days to test and inspect the vehicle prior to making any purchase. During the 5 days testing period I will not be getting any money.
I need to know if you are interested so I can ask eBay to send you the details regarding this deal.
If you are interested, please reply with your contact info for eBay (full name, shipping address and phone number), so we can get the ball rolling. I will send your info to eBay and they will contact you and send you everything there is to know about how to close the transaction in the best terms possible for the both of us.
You will find photos of the Ford in the attachment.
These pictures are 100% accurate and they represent exactly what you see.
SSG Diane Taylor
Bravo Company, Virginia National Guard.
Same scheme, same texts.
I found this article useful, read this before you deal on craiglist:
Auto Dealer Loan Kickbacks
Unscrupulous car dealerships can’t wait to pick your pocket
One of the auto industry’s dirty little tricks is the practice of lenders giving kickbacks to dealers for charging high interest rates for the car loans. A good example of this would be when a buyer has been qualified for an 8% loan rate, the dealer can, and will in most cases, attempt to charge a higher rate.
Many dealers will tell you they have a 12% rate available (a lot of consumers do not know better) and will jump at the deal just to get credit and drive away in a new or used car. Your $20,000.00 automobile over a 60 month period would have had a $433.56 payment at an 8% rate but now because you signed your loan agreement for a 12% rate you payment will be $475.64. Guess who get the extra $42.09 per month? You guessed right, the dealer who suckered you into the additional rate of interest.
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To get the best possible deal on a new or used car or truck, knowledge and information is your best bet. Knowledge is always power in these cases. Dealer scams such as the increased interest rate, packed payments and other common little tricks can quickly remove any savings that you thought you were receiving. Learn how to calculate you own monthly payments, use the internet to your advantage and learn how to negotiate with dealers.
Packed or loaded payments
This is one of the oldest tricks in the book. When a dealer “loads” your payment you are literally being ripped off. Here’s how it works: You ask how much the monthly payment will be on a certain automobile and the salesperson will quote you either a slighly higher APR or loan amount. It might not be much but if the actual loan payment should be $325 a month and their mathematical shenanigans push it up to $365.00 that could end up costing you an additional $2300 on a typical 60 month car loan. It doesn’t seem like a small amount anymore does it? It’s a very difficult scam to detect unless you go into the dealership with your homework completed. Before you go into a dealership, gather all of the pricing information on the cars you’re interested in so you know what the payments should be. An informed consumer is a lot harder to fool than an uninformed car buyer. This is no guarantee you won’t be ripped off but your odds will be a lot better.
On the other hand, if you agree to this packed loan payment without comment the dealer will attempt to boost the final price again and again and again. If you’re not prepared for what can happen at each step of the car buying process a salesperson will use every trick in the book to separatate you from your money. As you work your way towards a final deal you’ll be offered high price items like extened warranties, undercoating and clear coat paint layers. If you’re not careful you’ll end up paying extra for items added to the car at the factory!
Auto Dealership Lease Scams
Sometimes car dealerships make more money leasing cars than selling them. Pushing cars out the door isn’t always enough. Margins are tight and profits are slim so some dealerships do their best to herd car buyers towards a leasing option. One way car dealers trick people into leasing is by quoting new cars at prices so highly inflated that the leasing option appears to be a better deal. The money you save if you fall for this is only an illusion. In reality you’ll pay far more to lease a vehicle than purchase it. Here’s another example that shows how doing your homework beforehand can save you a ton of cash at a car dealership. We can’t say enough about doing your due diligence and research all of the competitive rates on car loans, leases and prices of vehicles before you set foot on a dealer’s lot.
Top Frauds and Scams
Read more about car leasing scams
Car Dealership Extended Warranty Scams
One of the huge moneymakers of all time for car dealers is the ability to sell extended warranties. Most consumers have no idea how much profit there is on specific add on deal that the dealers try to sell them. Extended warranties are available though factory sources or from totally worthless sources and outlandish prices. All of these tactics are aimed at one thing only, “higher profits” for the dealers.
Auto Dealer Prep Fees
This is an old trick of the trade. It allows the dealer to pick up a quick profit anywhere from $500.00 to $1200.00 in a hurry. Some manufacturers had already paid the dealers for new car prep work. Hmmmmm, most people do not know this and are duped into paying it again. This is pure rip-off profit for the car dealer, do not fall for this scam. Knowledge is power in this case.
Read more about prep fee scams
Do your Research before you purchase a car from a dealership
If you rely on the internet too much you may be missing the boat. You will need to do a bit more research than what the World Wide Web has to offer. If you think that all you need to be armed with is the dealer invoice amount that you so diligently down loaded from the internet to get the best price can be sorely mistaken. This is not the same as dealer cost. Another common error is, not knowing the actual prices that other in your area are paying for the same vehicle. If you think that a dealer who belongs to an internet buying service will be giving you the best price in town then think again. Make your research pay for itself. Make sure you visit as many dealers as you can to discuss prices of the same vehicle and make double sure they are the same in engine size and all add on accessories.
It is also a good idea to already have your most recent credit report with you and also make sure you have learned to calculate both loan payment amounts and lease payment amounts.
Another good idea would be to check with other lenders on their rates or even pre-qualify yourself for the best loan you can find before you start visiting you local dealers.
Check on a car’s history before you buy
If you’re buying a new or used car, AutoCheck® or another tracing service can give you a detailed history of the car and alert you to serious problems, such as rolled-back odometers or a salvage title that indicates the vehicle’s been in a serious wreck or damaged by water. You’ll need the car’s vehicle identification number, or VIN, usually found on the left side of the dash or the driver’s side door post. Fpr a small fee you can get a CarFax Report on an unlimited number of vehicles. If you’re out shopping for a new car, this allows you to check on the history of every one you’re interested in. Most car dealers are honest but if you are unlucky enough to find yourself on a crooks lot you could end up driving a lemon home. A quick check on a car’s history before you finalize the purchase can end up saving you a lot of heartache and money.
How to avoid car dealer scams
Don’t visit a car dealership intending to purchase a new or used car until you read our tips on how to avoid car dealer scams. You’ll know what to expect from the sales staff and could end up with a better deal.
Get pre-approved for a car loan before you step on the lot. This can save you a bundle. Odds are you’ll get a better interest rate and having your own financing reduces your chances of getting scammed by a car salesman. If you can’t get a loan, you’ll already know it. If you can get a loan, you’ll know how much you can borrow and this will tell you how much car you can or can’t afford.
Do some research before going to the dealership. Do some research on the web or find another way to gather information about cars you’re interested in. Don’t go to a car dealership with the vague idea of wanting a new car. Choose some makes and models you’re interested in and find out as much as you can about them including:
Total Cost of Ownership – Maintenance, gas mileage, taxes, value depreciation etc. You don’t want to buy a car you can afford to drive off the lot but can’t afford to maintain.
Pricing – If there are a lot of dealerships for you to choose from, find the one with the best deal. This seems obvious enough but many people don’t think about driving 15 minutes across town to save $300. You should also find out the sticker price. This will tell you just how low the salesman is willing to go. If you know that, make an offer, and refuse to budge, chances are the salesman will find a way to make it happen. Their job is to sell cars.
Extras and Options – Know which additional features are offered and which ones you’re interested before you go to the dealership. Don’t let them convince you into adding more than you want or need. Some of them may sound nice to have but they’re not free and can cost you a bundle.
Don’t negotiate based on monthly payments. One of the first questions a car salesman will ask you is, “How much can you afford to pay each month?” This sly question, if you answer it, will determine how much the car ends up costing you. If a car would have cost $300 a month but you let them know you can afford as much as $350, you can bet they’ll find a way to arrange things so that it ends up costing you $350 a month. This is one reason why it’s so important to enter into negotiations with your car loan pre-approved.
Don’t allow your trade-in to influence your new car’s cost. This is one of the many ways car salespeople will try to fool you. If you let them talk about your trade-in in relation to the cost of your new car, they’ll come up with some confusing combination of numbers that will end up costing you more money. An example is giving you a lot more for your trade-in than you’d expected but adding this to the final cost of the car to “get the manager to sign off on the deal.” You end up paying more interest which could end up, over time, eating away the value of your trade-in!
Be willing to walk away. Remember, you’re in the driver’s seat. If you don’t think you’re getting a fair deal or something seems out of whack or you feel you need time to think things over, just get up and go. You don’t have to be impolite, but don’t get pushed or bullied into a bad deal. You might be told that the offer only lasts so long, then so be it. There will be other cars and other offers. Some of them a whole lot better. Cars are expensive and you could end up driving it for yours so take your time and don’t let your emotions get the better of you.
Car Scams
Auto dealerships scams, insurance fraud, car repair ripoffs, salvaged vehicles, towing scams, odometer rollback, curbstoning and car title loans are fleecing consumers that just want an honest deal when purchasing or caring for their cars.
While most car dealerships are honest there are more than a few that will try and trick you into paying more for your car than it’s worth or into financing your auto loan at a higher interest rate than you could. Some of these tread the line between trickery and outright fraud.
A new car is one of the most expensive and important purchases a consumer can make and they are expensive enough without dishonest auto dealers making you pay even more.
Get the Lowdown on Dealership Scams
These pages detail some of the the most common car dealership scams such as “Yo Yo Financing” (AKA Spot Delivery) or the ever-popular Prep Fee Scam. We also have advice and tips our advice on how to avoid these scams. We also take a hard look at some of the auto insurance scams and the practices of the auto insurance companies. You will be shocked to find out some of the methods insurers have developed to scam consumers.
A New Car Scam Every Day
Or at least it seems that way sometimes. Every time they add a new feature to cars, a scam appears to take advantage of it. Airbags are a great example. I can’t wait to see what the scammers dream up for in-dash GPS systems! We’ll deal with that when the day comes. There are plenty of ripoffs to talk about in the present. For example, we have car repair and towing scams to worry about.
We all accept that getting our cars repaired is going to be costly, but who wants insult added to injury by getting scammed in the process? I don’t and I bet you don’t either. That’s why knowing the tricks scammers use is so important. The list of car scams is a big one and growing larger every day. Cars and the services necessary to operate them are expensive and wherever money is involved you will find a con artist waiting to take your money.
Knowledge is Power
Some think driving a car is risky, but you’ll soon discover that purchasing, repairing and insuring your vehicle can be equally dangerous. Cars are expensive to purchase, care for or insure and shysters have come up with many ways to divert your auto budget to their wallets. It’s what they do and they’re really good at it. Even so, all is not lost. If you learn some of the tricks used by con atists your chances of being tricked in the dealer showroom, insurance agent’s office or at the repair shop are reduced considerably.
Lemon Laws by State
Visit our Lemon Laws section for information about Lemon Laws in your state. You mat have been tricked into driving a lemon home, but in many cases the law is on your side and enable you to fight back. If you want to find out more about Lemon Laws and how they protect you, start with a visit to our Lemon Law Resources section. Inside you’ll find the text of the law itself and many layman explanations of these codes, rules and regulations for all 50 states and the Districtof Columbia.
Hi,
My 2009 Nissan Murano LE AWD is still for sale for total price $1,200(which includes delivery and handling to your address). It has a 3.5L V6 Gasoline engine with only 105,500 miles, fully loaded( AC, power locks, power windows, leather seats, dual power seats, front&rear heated seats, dc player, navigation system and back up camera, rear view camera, alloy wheels, tint, keyless start, keyless entry). The car is in perfect condition with clear title, no accidents, no liens or loans and it has just been completely serviced. The engine runs very good and the automatic transmission shifts perfectly.
I’m selling this car so cheap because my child of only 21 years died a few months ago in a bike accident. The car belonged to him and it brings me bad memories. I can't keep it anymore. That’s the reason I want to sell it asap. Things are a little crazy lately with the virus going around and i don't want to sell it in person. i want to make this deal through eBay, so if you’re interested in purchasing the car just reply me your full name, full address and phone number, so I can notify eBay. Once it's done, they will contact you to explain the entire procedure.
Thank you,
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Private1585089118
• Mar 24, 2020
Victim Location 91001
Total money lost $800
Type of a scam Credit Cards
Good Afternoon
to whom this may regard. My name is *** *** I was a potential buyer for a 2003 Honda Accord that was supposed to be delivery today (March 23, 2020 @ 7:00pm). There was nondelivery of the vehicle due to "The delivery of your item was stopped during shipping process because your item is not insured", stated by eBay Motors. Sent from eBay Motors email. Which was sent to me, today @11:31am. I am seeking full reimbursement from the cancelation of the transaction in the amount of $800 which I paid eBay Motor Making the purchase of the vehicle and the asking price, the delivery process begin I was told vehicle would arrive at 7:00pm on March 23, 2020. Which is now 7:08pm the vehicle haven't arrived nor received my payment. I cancel the order and called the customer service number that was giving to me. At this point I have contacted eBay Motors. The first call conversation I spoke with the representative he said the payment department would get back to me for my cancellation reimbursement in a hour but never got the call back. I tired to resolve the issue. First with the seller because they did not include the shipping insurance in final sell. Second with the customer service rep. but they started to deny my calls. I am requesting full reimbursement in the amount $800 from eBay/ eBay Motors for the purchase of the 2003 Honda Accord EX/L in regards to the eBay guaranteed policy/VehiclePurchase Protection from the seller Sgt. Amanda Brown who address is at 1700 W Valencia Rd, Tucson AZ 85706.
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Private1585075084
• Mar 23, 2020
Victim Location 47714
Total money lost $1,800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was purchasing a car from eBay motors.
They said that if I sent $1800 that they would let me know where and when to pick up the car . Two days went past without hearing from them as I had already sent the money until this day I still have not received the car or money back and would like either one my money back or the car!
This was a big lesson that I learned not to do anymore and I advise others if they want to purchase a vehicle online take a step back and have second thoughts about it !
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Private1583764534
• Mar 06, 2020
Victim Location 65026
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was on Facebook Marketplace and I saw a 2010 Honda CVR for $1600. A woman contacted me and said she stayed on a military base and was selling it through Ebay Motors. She sent me an invoice with Ebay Motors on it. She wanted me to buy some gift cards and send them in to her. I knew at that point it was a scam. I told them I wanted to see the car and she said after I send the gift cards I can.
Total money lost $2,600
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Facebook Marketplace advertised a 2005 GMC pickup for $1600. Seller was going through a divorce. I emailed the person and she said that EBay Motors was handling the transaction for her and they would be in touch with me. Representative from EBay Motors emailed me and asked that I purchase $1600 in EBay gift cards and send the codes from the back of the cards as the form of payment. Then they responded that payment had been received and a second payment in the amount of $1000 in the same form was necessary for insurance. This payment would be refunded when the truck arrived in Cincinnati. Cards are now empty, truck is no longer on Marketplace, no further responses have been received.
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
The scammer posted a car for sale on facebook through a third-party dealership. Once contacted, they said they were in the military and moving. They said they used EBay Motors for the transaction. They sent a fake invoice and requested payment in EBay gift cards.
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Private1577005486
• Aug 01, 2019
Victim Location 20716
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
The scammer posted a car for sale on facebook through a third-party dealership. Once contacted, they said they were in the military and moving. They said they used EBay Motors for the transaction. They sent a fake invoice and requested payment in EBay gift cards.
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Private1577005826
• Aug 01, 2019
Victim Location 23228
Total money lost $700
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Advertised an old car for sale on a website; but the item was to be sold and shipped through "ebay motors" That's the part that looked legit. We pay ebaymotors with ebay cards and they would hold the money til the client sent the car and would release the money to the client once we saw it and agreed to the purchase. We sent the money. Then they wanted more for "insurance." That's when we called ebay and found that the webpage "from ebay" that included the purchase form and invoice was bogus!
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Private1576988871
Victim Location 37356
Total money lost $2,800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Was shopping on Facebook Marketplace and saw a potential good buy on pickup truck so I contacted about location to view and possibly buy Jessica email back the reason she was selling so cheap she had lost her husband 4 months ago and was being stationed overseas for 1 year and didn't want to pay insurance and storage for that year so next day which was June17,2019 got email that ebay was handling online purchase for her and truck would be delivered on Thursday June 20 between 3-5 pm next day got email saying had to pay with ebay gift cards so I purchased 1800 in ebay gift cards got. Email confirmed payment next day got another email requesting I would have to send another 1000 for insurance so I purchased those on Wednesday 19 Then today which was supposed to be day got email wanting another 1000 for border taxes at this point could not purchase any more gifts for a week called ph # that I gave gift card information to which was supposedly Micheal and told him I could not purchase any more cards and if there were another way to pay he answered no had to be on eBay gift card so called eBay.com and was told this was a scam so therefore I'm out 2800 dollars and on fixed income
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Private1576000597
Victim Location 62056
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
There was an RV listed in Montgomery County Illinois trading post. It was an add for an Airstream Land Yacht. Supposidly located in Dupo, Illinois. The invoice required me to purchase ebay cards from Dollar General at $200 a piece. Scratch off the codes on the back and give codes to ebay@invoice-online-support. Our vehicle would be delivered 3 days from the date they received the scratch off 13 digit numbers.
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Private1575986359
Victim Location 78132
Total money lost $1,200
Type of a scam Online Purchase
YEs i thought i purchased a vehicle on march 2 and i haven't heard anything so i tried to call and when i called i got told that i had to purchase a 1000 insurance for the car and when i told them no i got hung up on and when i called ebay headquarters i got told that their as no purchase made for 1250
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Private1567543641
Victim Location 20020
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
Hello again, as I told you in my first e-mail, I’m in the army and right now I am located at a military base in Virginia. The car is here with me.
We are training hard and getting ready for deployment.
Before leaving, I prearranged a deal with eBay Motors, so my presence isn't necessary. The delivery process will be managed by me. I think I can have it there at your home address within 2-3 working days.You will have 5 days to test and inspect the vehicle prior to making any purchase. During the 5 days testing period I will not be getting any money.
I need to know if you are interested so I can ask eBay to send you the details regarding this deal.
If you are interested, please reply with your contact info for eBay (full name, shipping address and phone number), so we can get the ball rolling. I will send your info to eBay and they will contact you and send you everything there is to know about how to close the transaction in the best terms possible for the both of us.
You will find photos of the Ford in the attachment.
These pictures are 100% accurate and they represent exactly what you see.
SSG Diane Taylor
Bravo Company, Virginia National Guard.
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Private1567540583
Victim Location 78744
Total money lost $500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I emailed a lady name Lisa Adams January 18, 2019 on Craigslist about a 2003 Toyota Corolla. Her response was she will add the transaction on Ebay so we both can be protected. Lisa stated she was about to leave with her military team soon. I talked to a man from ebay, he told me to purchase a ebay card. I called him gave him the number from the gift card. I was promised the car in two days. Ebay stop answering my phone number so my boyfriend and my daughter talked to him.
Please help me with my $500, the car was for my college daughter.
Need help selecting a scam type?
Other (please explain)
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Private1567537221
Victim Location 96797
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Raquel Burkley advertise Nissan Altima 2006 white vehicle on Honolulu Craigslist and I provide my email. Claim eBay Motors is credible part of eBay. Paid $2000 total for car advertised for $1000 using and stated will be delivered via military logistics by buyer but fake business added on insurance and trailer fees. Request payment via Walmart. Reported to eBay via spoof.
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Private1567539124
Victim Location 31047
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
There was an advertisement listed on craglist.com to purchase a John Deere Tractor. The only way of contact was thru e-mail the sellers. The seller refer the transaction to an ebay account. In return ebay emailed back asking for payment thru ebay gift cards. Things got suspicous when ebay asked for payment a second time for insurance for shipping. The gift cards were purchased and then phoned to the number that was listed in the email. I was not aware that it was a scam at the time. But after I refused to pay for the insurance and called the number several times with no responses, it was then when I got the message it was a scam. I looked up Ebay website and got another number and sure enought Ebay confirmed that I was scammed. The real Ebay did not have the order in their system and could not refund me any money. I was told to refer this to the local police department.
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Private1567550686
Victim Location 03060
Total money lost $3,800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Saw an ad for a truck in NH Craigslist. I contacted the seller by email and was told she is using EBay. Proceeded to purchase vehicle thru them. First they wanted 1,800 in eBay cards . Called them back(sounded legit) they said they would email us back when the truck will be shipped. Here’s where it gets tricky, they stated they needed another thousand to insure the vehicle in eBay cards and the money would be given back in check upon delivery.So I called them back with another thousand in eBay cards. Once again sounded legit. Then another email from them asking for another thousand. Told them I’m canceling the order and calling the authorities. Never heard back from them again. So I’ve been scammed
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Private1567541186
Victim Location 44112
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Consumer was on Offer UP looking for a car. She found a 2006 NIssan for sale and clicked on it. A woman asked for your email address so that she could send pictures of the car and further information, which was received. The woman who contacted the consumer was Sandra Kenneh, email address [email protected]. She told the consumer that she had EBay Renter's Insurance that would allow her to ship the car from Virginia to the consumer in Ohio to test drive for 5 or 6 days at a cost of $1,000. The consumer was emailed all details and was told that EBay Motors would keep the consumer's $1,000 in escrow until the consumer was able to test drive the car and determine if she wanted to purchase it. If the consumer wanted to purchase the car she would let EBay Motors know and they would send the money to Sandra Kenneh. If the consumer did not want the car the money would be sent back to the consumer. The consumer then received an invoice via email from [email protected]. The email then instructed the consumer to purchase EBay gift cards, telling her that the maximum amount that could be loaded on an EBay gift card was $500. She was then told to send the gift cards to EBay Motors, but provided no address to send them to EBay Motors. The invoice does not list any information or address for EBay Motors. It only lists Sandra Kenneh's address - Sandra Kenneh, 8725 John J. Kingman Rd., #235, Fort Belboir, VA 22060. The consumer was told that once she purchased the gift cards she should email the numbers on the gift cards to EBay Motors.
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Private1567547926
Victim Location 20785
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
This person was selling an car on Letgo and carried the situation to gmail for further information on a vehicle I wanted to buy. This person then said EBay motors would email or contact me because they wanted to soothe transaction through ebay.I sent this anonymous person my personal info. Such as address and first and last name and paid my money on a gift card they told me to get from a local store they then gave me a number to call for "customer support" because it was my 1st time using eBay I ignored ALL RED Flags,once I paid my total of 1,000$ they then said I had to pay an extra 700$ for shipping insurance I then felt like I was being scammed and immediately reported
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Private1567553012
Victim Location 34773
Total money lost $1,200
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Found listing on Craigslist for Golf Cart listing ID 6570731881
Contact Seller at email address: [email protected]
She informed me it was still available
I replied with questions about payment, etc.
She explained that she was selling it through eBay Motors
We would have 5 days for inspection with full refund available
We agreed to move forward
Friday May 25th
Received email from [email protected] and [email protected] claiming to be eBay
They provided order ID 7935243127
And attached an invoice with instructions for payment to be EBAY gift cards
After work, I went to Walgreens and purchased $500 EBAY gift card using my debit card
They would only allow $500 max at that location
I then went to Publix supermarkets and purchased $700 in additional EBAY Gift Cards using my credit card
I called the number provided (858) 386-4962 in the invoice and email and provided the Gift Card numbers as instructed
The email instructions and the person on the phone stated that it would take up to 24 hours for payment to go through
Received confirmation from eBay and seller
Called the (858) 386-4962 eBay contact number several times. Often would receive message that "Call cannot be completed as dialed"
Sent follow-up emails to both Liza and eBay asking for delivery information
Later I googled Liza's email address [email protected] and found several sites that list her as a scammer!
https://www.antiscammers.org/liza-brussel-scammer-2012-golf-cart-limited/
https://www.antiscammers.org/liza-brussel-scammer-2002-bayliner-capri-175br-trai...⇄ /> https://complaintwire.org/complaint/fDS_EwS_2RA/brusselliza295-gmail-com-mckaydo...⇄
Total money lost $1,800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Bought a car for $1,800 they wont give me a refund
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Private1578998593
• Jan 11, 2020
Victim Location 78016
Total money lost $500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
So my husband found an ATV on Craigslist for $500, the person selling it contacted him back stated the item was being sold through ebay and to pay for the item he needed to purchase ebay gift cards. We received an email with the information, all looking legit, purchased the cards and called the number with the redemption codes and found out it was ALL fraud and a scam. Tried calling ebay to stop the transactions and get our money back but that didn't work even though, in order to use the cards they have to have an account, so the transaction should be trackable.
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Private1577050955
• Dec 17, 2019
Victim Location 78382
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
i recieved an offer to purchase a used golf cart for my disabled wife , and sent an invoice which looked legitimate from ebay motors to submit payments , after a couple red flags arose in conversation , i contacted ebay who informed me the entire transaction was illegitamet . I had purchased $1400 in ebay gift certificates to compklete the transaction , but never submitted the numbers before finding out it was as scam .
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Private1576027252
• Oct 19, 2019
Victim Location 77651
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was suppose to be buying a car from a divorced lady for $600,a day goes by an they email me saying the need $400 for transportation insurance an I'll get the car the next day. When I call to ask about the car they hang up on me. I knew it was a scam then. I didn't follow my first instinct the deal was to good to be true.
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Private1576022026
• Oct 02, 2019
Victim Location 64446
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I saw a tractor for sale on craigs list. The seller stated that he was being deployed,and the transaction would be handled through ebay motors. I was to put a 2000,00$ deposit,with the rest due on inspection. I was to pay the deposit with ebay cards. the transaction was supposed to be insured by ebay motors. I was SCAMMED. I feel really stupid. I should have called ebay security priorto sending any money. If a deal sounds too good to be true,IT IS!
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Private1567807306
• Sep 06, 2019
Victim Location 77077
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Sale of vehicle too good to be true. Contacted person posing as military affiliation awaiting deployment and offering to sell for pennies on the value of the car using ebay Motors. Purchase ebay gift card and vehicle will be transported directly.
Type of a scam Other
I received an email stating they are needing my info to deliver money to me in large amount. They are asking for physical address, birthday, nearest airport, my name, and want me to email it to: delivery-agent.dhl@post cz.
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Private1567536116
Victim Location 80909
Type of a scam Phishing
Been receiving a lot of these emails lately. They don't even seem like they are legit to me. Hope noone really falls for this one.
ATTENTION: YOUR URGENT REPLY IS NEEDED.
Please, you are officially informed today that the Federal Government of this country has finally released your inheritance/contract payment of $13.5 Million United States Dollars and it has been packaged out for delivery with the help of US AMBASSADOR to Benin Republic which acts as your foreign representative here in Benin Republic.
In addition, every necessary arrangement has been made successfully with the (Mr TONY MARK) and every Documents guiding your delivery is well updated so you are advice to confirm your full delivery information to the Agent right now as he is currently at (JOHN F. KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NEW YORK) with your consignment box, because he called me this morning to inform me that he misplaced your delivery address.
So you are advised to confirm your full delivery information to the diplomat as to have easy conversation with him and to enable you give him the full direction to get your package delivered and hand it over to you safely and sound, you are advice to be very fast as the diplomatic Agent (Mr TONY MARK) has no time to waste because his flight ticket will be expiring within few days.
Do contact the diplomatic agent with the email below with the information's required.
Contact Person: Diplomat TONY MARK
EMAIL: ([email protected])
MOBILE: (607) 323-3896) (TEXT OR CALL HIM)
Here is the Information you are required to reconfirm to the Agent.
FULL NAME===============
ADDRESS: ===============
MOBILE NO: ===============
NAME OF YOUR NEAREST AIRPORT: =====
A COPY OF YOUR IDENTIFICATION: =====
Most importantly, he is now at (JOHN F. KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NEW YORK USA) and due to the Searching and Scanning of the consignment he misplaced your address and all your contact information. So contact him to deliver your package right away and also get back to us immediately you contact the Agent to insure that your fund is getting to you without any hitch,
Furthermore, remember the Agent delivering the Consignment does not know that the consignment contained money because the AMBASSADOR who is your representative here registered it as a family valuable article to avoid inspection during the delivery, so unknown circumstances should you let him know the content of that consignment to avoid him from running away with your funds, as your Consignment was sign and stamp by US EMBASSY here in Benin Republic to ensure that it is protected until it arrives your address.
Best Regards.
DHL COURIER COMPANY LIMITED
MR. JOHN DONALDSON
+22999365598
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Private1567536137
Victim Location 44145
Type of a scam Other
ATTENTION: YOUR URGENT REPLY IS NEEDED.
Please, you are officially informed today that the Federal Government of
this country has finally released your inheritance/contract payment of
$13.5 Million United States Dollars and it has been packaged out for
delivery with the help of US AMBASSADOR to Benin Republic which acts as
your foreign representative here in Benin Republic.
In addition, every necessary arrangement has been made successfully with
the (Mr Stephen Daniels) and every Documents guiding your delivery is well
updated so you are advice to confirm your full delivery information to the
Agent right now as he is currently at (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta
International Airport) Georgia with your
consignment box, because he called me this morning to inform me that he
misplaced your delivery address.
So you are advised to confirm your full delivery information to the
diplomat as to have easy conversation with him and to enable you give him
the full direction to get your package delivered and hand it over to you
safely and sound, you are advice to be very fast as the diplomatic Agent
(Mr Stephen Daniels) has no time to waste because his flight ticket will
be expiring within few days.
Contact Person: Diplomat STEPHEN DANIELS
EMAIL: ( [email protected] )
MOBILE: (001 678 953 6333 (TEXT OR CALL HIM)
Best Regards.
DHL COURIER COMPANY LIMITED
MRS. SUZANNE DONALDSON
+22967430056.
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