Contact eBay Customer Service immediately. Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – opens in new window or tab or, if you’re outside the United States, you can report the scam to your local consumer protection agency or report it to econsumer.gov – opens in new window or tab.

Is there a scam involving eBay gift cards?

If someone asks you to use an eBay gift card to pay for something that is not listed on the eBay site, this is a scam. Never give or send your eBay Gift Card code to anyone outside of eBay.com checkout. That’s a scam. Your eBay Gift Card can only be redeemed at checkout on eBay.com.

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 I get my money back from an eBay gift card?

eBay Gift Cards are non-refundable and cannot be redeemed for cash, unless required by law. eBay Gift Cards and Gift Certificates never expire, and there are no fees.

How can I avoid being scammed on eBay?

Here’s how to avoid eBay scams:

1. Never accept checks as payment.
2. Always complete transactions through eBay’s official channels.
3. Document everything.
4. Along with photographing everything, try to record any identifying details about the item.
5. Always arrange for a tracking number for any deliveries you send.

Does eBay ever contact buyers?

Offering to buy or sell outside of eBay is not allowed. Buyers and sellers also can’t share contact information, including email addresses and phone numbers, prior to completing a transaction on eBay. It also means both buyer and seller are not covered by our protection programs.

What happens if you get scammed on eBay?

Once the scammer has your money through untraceable means, they will stop communicating with you and will not send the item. eBay will not assist with a transaction that occurred beyond its purview. Similar to the above scam, a fraudulent seller can place a fake Ebay customer service number on their profile or product page.

Where do I Send my eBay gift card?

Always check there first. eBay Customer Service may ask you to forward suspicious emails about eBay Gift Card you bought to [email protected] and include the first 9 digits of your eBay Gift Card in your message. Keep the eBay Gift Card itself and your receipt for the eBay Gift Card. We’ll need these in order to verify your eBay Gift Card.

What happens if you pay with gift cards on eBay?

The sellers next step if you agree is to send you a dummy “invoice” that will really look like it came from eBay, asking you to pay with gift cards to have the vehicle/trailer shipped to you for a free evaluation period. The seller will take the numbers from them and cash out and you will not be able to get you money back!

What happens if you send a check on eBay?

The buyer will pay with a fraudulent check. You send the item promptly but days later you find that the check bounces, leaving you with nothing. This scam is a new twist on the offer of overpayment. A buyer will offer to purchase your item and send a larger payment than required.