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>> TEN TOP TIPS TO AVOID BEING THE VICTIM OF A SCAM <<

by: jedi-master-gray-73( 1001Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999) Top 25 Reviewer
63 out of 66 people found this guide helpful.


HERE ARE TEN TOP TIPS TO AVOID BEING THE VICTIM OF A SCAM !!!

  • Always make sure you read the item description carefully.
  • Make sure you check the seller’s feedback, if they have made all of their feedback private this is an indication of a possible scam.
  • The seller may have 100 per cent positive feedback ... but is this as a seller or as a buyer ?
  • Everyone has to start selling at some point but if the item is expensive a low rating should be approached with caution.
  • Also ... if the seller's eBay account is new be a little cautious ... are they genuinely a new seller or somebody out to make money quickly and dishonestly ?
  • Always check the other items the seller has for sale. The majority of sellers will only have one item for sale. More than one item is potentially a sign of a scam. (Unless of course the seller is registered as a business seller).
  • If the seller directs you to a link or website outside of eBay then question why the seller is on eBay to begin with.
  • Make good use of  the 'ask seller a question' feature. A genuine seller will nearly always respond.
  • Use PayPal for payment. This protects you as a buyer.
  • Use common sense. If an item or price or offer looks too good to be true then it probably is !!!!!

THANKS FOR READING THIS GUIDE >>> IF IT HELPED IN ANY WAY PLEASE VOTE BELOW
VOTING YES MEANS A WIDER AUDIENCE WILL READ THIS GUIDE AND LESS PEOPLE WILL FALL VICTIM TO THE SCAMMERS WHO GIVE EBAY A BAD NAME !!!


Guide ID: 10000000002508923Guide created: 09/12/06 (updated 21/10/09)

 
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