Can you go to jail for scamming on eBay?

Depends on what buyer do. If buyer reports it to ebay/paypal, they will take the money out of your paypal account (leaving it in negative if they have to) to refund buyer. Ebay and Paypal will probably suspend your account as well. Other than that, probably there won’t be further legal prosecutions against you.

Does eBay pay you back if you get scammed?

eBay Money Back Guarantee covers most transactions on eBay. It means buyers can get their money back if an item didn’t arrive, is faulty or damaged, or doesn’t match the listing.

What happens to fake eBay sellers?

If the merchandise is fake, report the listing to eBay and let them take action to enforce their policies. Your purchase is covered by the eBay Guarantee, which entitles you to receive your money back if the item you receive doesn’t match what is listed. The seller has three days to respond.

Can you get scammed at eBay?

Broken/fake/counterfeit scam You don’t always get what you pay for. Perhaps the largest scam on eBay is the scam of shipping a falsely advertised item. Examples include fake, counterfeit, broken, or damaged items. “As with most things, if it’s too good to be true, it probably is.

Can the police get involved with eBay?

Reports about transactions outside of eBay or PayPal may not be investigated by law enforcement, although your report will help the police to build intelligence and monitor fraud activity. eBay will always assist in a criminal investigation received from Law Enforcement.

Are sellers protected on eBay?

When you sell on eBay, you’re protected by policies, transaction monitoring, and data systems that make eBay a safe and vibrant community. You can sell with confidence, because our dedicated seller protection team works around the clock to enforce policies and track problems before they start.

Can eBay get my money back?

You can get a refund from eBay under the company’s Money Back Guarantee. Refunds may be granted by eBay if you never received an item you paid for or if the item arrived faulty or completely different than the item’s description in the original listing.

Does eBay sell fake stuff?

Counterfeit products are illegal and not allowed on eBay. Examples include: Fakes, copies, or replicas of brand name items (for example, a shoe with the Nike name or logo that wasn’t made by Nike)

Can eBay reviews be trusted?

An eBay seller is generally trustworthy if they have a high feedback score and a high percentage of positive feedback on eBay. In general, the higher the percentage of positive feedback on eBay, the more trustworthy the seller is.

What do I do if I bought something stolen on eBay?

If you see stolen property on eBay, please contact local law enforcement immediately.

Is it illegal to lie about something on eBay?

If the purpose of the lie is to avoid paying money you owe, or to obtain money or property, for example, insurance, or buyer protection as on eBay, that you are not entitled to, then you may well be liable for several different kinds of fraud, and open yourself to both civil suit…

Is it illegal to lie about your age when signing up?

So, yes it violates the policy Google has in place that deals with what you are suppose to do when you create accounts. As such, it is possible that such a lie could later lead to the account being suspended/deleted. As for whether it’s illegal, that will depend on where you live and the laws in your state/country.

Is it illegal to lie about a refund?

If your scenario is simply to lie to someone, that only makes you a liar, but you haven’t yet committed a crime. If the purpose of this lie is to perpetrate a fraud, you’re now a liar and a criminal. So as others have syated, if you are attempting to receive another refund, duplicate items, etc., yes it’s illegal.

What happens if you think someone is under 18 on eBay?

If you don’t, you may be subject to a range of actions, including limits of your buying and selling privileges and suspension of your account. If you think another member is under 18, please report them to us. Make sure to include any relevant information about why you think the member is underage.

What happens if you don’t pay your eBay fees?

When you sell on eBay, you incur fees, which are then billed to you. Fail to pay your fees in a timely manner and your selling will be restricted. Accidental failure to pay eBay fees is a common reason for temporary suspensions. The list above isn’t comprehensive, but it gets us a lot of the way there.

Is it safe to contact a seller on eBay?

Off-eBay contact or payment: eBay Messages is the safest way to contact other members. Always be careful if a seller asks for your personal contact details, such as an email address or phone number. They may be trying to get you to complete a purchase off eBay, for example by paying cash or transferring money…

Do you have to do buyer cancellation on eBay?

We tend to find buyers require us to do the ebay cancellation request not them- it’s all part of business and part of customer care. These are mainly all mistakes on the buyers part. I can see situations where buyers think sellers are playing hard ball or being unhelpful if we would have to ask them to perform the cancellation.