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Why would someone be bidding up my fleabay auction?, by Deleted on Oct 29, 2014 14:21:52 GMT 1, I'm selling a crappy, broken iPod touch, but for some reason, 2 bidders have been bidding it up to over $200. One is from Peru, one is from Thailand. I'm assuming they're planning some sort of scam, but I can't figure out what it is. Any ideas? Anyone have similar experiences?
www.ebay.com/itm/171512468834?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
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Why would someone be bidding up my fleabay auction?, by Limited Prints on Oct 29, 2014 14:26:37 GMT 1, Nice page set up! That is odd, some people r just dicks.
Nice page set up! That is odd, some people r just dicks.
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Why would someone be bidding up my fleabay auction?, by Deleted on Oct 29, 2014 14:28:10 GMT 1, Nice page set up! That is odd, some people r just dicks. so strange. I just cancelled their bids and blocked them. I figure they're trying to run some sort of game on me
Nice page set up! That is odd, some people r just dicks. so strange. I just cancelled their bids and blocked them. I figure they're trying to run some sort of game on me
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Why would someone be bidding up my fleabay auction?, by doctor on Oct 29, 2014 14:28:18 GMT 1,
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Why would someone be bidding up my fleabay auction?, by sparky999 on Oct 29, 2014 14:28:34 GMT 1, Are they selling items?
Could bid yours up to make their items look cheaper and attract bids then pull the bids on your item at the last minute.
Possibly some sort of paypal/credit card/money laundering scam although not sure how it would work.
Are they selling items?
Could bid yours up to make their items look cheaper and attract bids then pull the bids on your item at the last minute.
Possibly some sort of paypal/credit card/money laundering scam although not sure how it would work.
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letiss
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Why would someone be bidding up my fleabay auction?, by letiss on Oct 29, 2014 14:31:43 GMT 1, I wouldn't dream of selling and sending something to Peru or Thailand. Anything I sell is UK only, even though there's still hassle with that if something goes wrong.
I wouldn't dream of selling and sending something to Peru or Thailand. Anything I sell is UK only, even though there's still hassle with that if something goes wrong.
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Why would someone be bidding up my fleabay auction?, by trax51 on Oct 29, 2014 14:32:41 GMT 1, maybe this is a secret iPod with a secret code to open a secret safe in a swiss bank. After years of research, they found it.
Let them bid!
maybe this is a secret iPod with a secret code to open a secret safe in a swiss bank. After years of research, they found it.
Let them bid!
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Why would someone be bidding up my fleabay auction?, by tartarus on Oct 29, 2014 14:35:09 GMT 1, I remember years ago this used to happen. Then after they win the auction for crazy money, they ask you to cash a cheque for ยฃ3000 through your bank and then transfer the difference to them.
Cant remember how, but the cheque would clear at first, you send the change. Then a week later the bank pulls the whole 3k from your account as it realises it was fraudulent.
Could be anything i guess, but someone tried this on me with a knackered old guitar i listed.
I remember years ago this used to happen. Then after they win the auction for crazy money, they ask you to cash a cheque for ยฃ3000 through your bank and then transfer the difference to them.
Cant remember how, but the cheque would clear at first, you send the change. Then a week later the bank pulls the whole 3k from your account as it realises it was fraudulent.
Could be anything i guess, but someone tried this on me with a knackered old guitar i listed.
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Why would someone be bidding up my fleabay auction?, by Cornish Crayon on Oct 29, 2014 14:39:47 GMT 1, Might have something to do with this ?
www.apple.com/uk/support/ipodnano_replacement/
I know people were buying up old ones off Ebay for good money and swapping em for brand new units with Apple
Dunno if this is still happening ?
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Why would someone be bidding up my fleabay auction?, by Sic on Oct 29, 2014 14:47:18 GMT 1, Yeah your right to be suspicious, one would end up winning for some high dollar amount and then would send you a money order for an even higher amount, they would apologize for the mistake and ask you do send them the extra money back when you cash the money order. All would work out until a few days later and the back goes to verify the money order and finds it to be fake, the bank would then hold you responsible and you would be out all the cash and the iPod touch. It's happened to me before, lucky I was like you and was smart enough to catch it before cashing any thing. Smart move on your part fed blocking them, I'd report them to ebay also.
Yeah your right to be suspicious, one would end up winning for some high dollar amount and then would send you a money order for an even higher amount, they would apologize for the mistake and ask you do send them the extra money back when you cash the money order. All would work out until a few days later and the back goes to verify the money order and finds it to be fake, the bank would then hold you responsible and you would be out all the cash and the iPod touch. It's happened to me before, lucky I was like you and was smart enough to catch it before cashing any thing. Smart move on your part fed blocking them, I'd report them to ebay also.
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Why would someone be bidding up my fleabay auction?, by Deleted on Oct 29, 2014 15:05:22 GMT 1, ok cool thanks for the advice everyone. I only accept paypal so not sure how the money order scam would work, but either way, they've both been blocked and will be reported
ok cool thanks for the advice everyone. I only accept paypal so not sure how the money order scam would work, but either way, they've both been blocked and will be reported
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Why would someone be bidding up my fleabay auction?, by Deleted on Oct 29, 2014 15:22:09 GMT 1, Can't believe they didn't go for your Sesame Street Snuffaluffagus Snuffy wind-up music box doll
Can't believe they didn't go for your Sesame Street Snuffaluffagus Snuffy wind-up music box doll
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Why would someone be bidding up my fleabay auction?, by mouser on Oct 29, 2014 15:26:23 GMT 1, Can't believe they didn't go for your Sesame Street Snuffaluffagus Snuffy wind-up music box doll Shhhh, i was hoping nobody had noticed that wee gem...
Can't believe they didn't go for your Sesame Street Snuffaluffagus Snuffy wind-up music box doll Shhhh, i was hoping nobody had noticed that wee gem...
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Why would someone be bidding up my fleabay auction?, by Deleted on Oct 29, 2014 15:32:49 GMT 1, it's pretty sweet. just try to find another one
it's pretty sweet. just try to find another one
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