Scams....this is a new one?

Posted by: Cherry Garth on 23 August 2006

A new scam method here not nearly so obvious.

Look at the supposed sellers other items.

All these items have been completely revised, including title and pics. Different location to supposed seller. Last night most of sellers items were childrens items and now all bar one have changed to high value goods.

Lots of bids on the CDS3.

I might be wrong but I don't think so....reported it anyway.

Mark
Posted on: 23 August 2006 by Gary S.
Mark

If you are right, then things are certainly getting more sophisticated, this one looks legit at first glance.

Gary
Posted on: 23 August 2006 by jackliebling
They have also copied exactly the style and layout of one of the reputable audio shops on ebay. (cant remember the name though!) Perhaps they are just copying other adverts that have appeared before on ebay and hope someone falls for it...
Posted on: 23 August 2006 by Ancipital
It's interesting - if you look at the history of what they bought and sold compared to what is currently being sold, there are radical differences and certainly a wide variety of expensive goods.

To me, it doesn't look right based on the history.

Steve,
Posted on: 23 August 2006 by hungryhalibut
quote:
this one looks legit at first glance


I'd be very dubious. A legitimate seller of something like CDS3 would explain why they were selling it, offer a dem etc. A scammer, on the other hand, will more likely cut and paste boring technical stuff from Naim's website.

I sell bits and pieces on eBay, including some Naim staff, and it is alarming how scammers can acquire history to make them look legit.

None of that is to say that there is anything wrong with this auction, but the signs are not good.

Nigel
Posted on: 23 August 2006 by Michael Dale
Hey Nigel,

This made me laugh!

"I sell bits and pieces on eBay, including some NAIM STAFF, and it is alarming how scammers can acquire history to make them look legit." Smile

Mickey
Posted on: 23 August 2006 by hungryhalibut
Adam failed to reach the reserve price unfortunately.

Nigel
Posted on: 23 August 2006 by starbuck
The text layout from that ebay listing is identical to any listing placed by Audio T, so I'd assume the listing was one of theirs originally.
Posted on: 23 August 2006 by Mick P
Chaps

To me it still looks legit, and copying a dealers text is no crime.

I would contact the seller and ask for a dem.

That would legitimise it.

Regards

Mick
Posted on: 23 August 2006 by Gary S.
Just had a look on ebay and there is one scammer/twat with three CDX2s listed. Consecutively listed, each with different photos and text.

This guy must be seriously stupid if he thinks somebody is going to fall for that.

Gary
Posted on: 23 August 2006 by slazman
Hmmm suspicious - £4 post and packaging? I always believe location London, post Worldwide needs looking at.

In my experience a 'contact the seller' requesting payment 'Cash on Collection' roots some of them out by a lack of reply (there was one two weeks ago).

Nothing foolproof through - if in doubt don't get involved.
Posted on: 23 August 2006 by smiglass
The pictures of the CDS3 are from another website and have been used countless times in other scam attempts.
This is a definite fraud.

Anthony
Posted on: 23 August 2006 by Steve Bull
A 3-day auction with no reserve? Sounds like scam city to me.

(Update - looks like the auction has been pulled)

Steve.
Posted on: 23 August 2006 by Cherry Garth
quote:
Originally posted by Mick Parry:
Chaps

To me it still looks legit, and copying a dealers text is no crime.


Well it's gone now along with all the other items.

quote:

I would contact the seller and ask for a dem.



Did that before I reported it, but when an account is hijacked as this one was the questions go to the hijacker, not the account holder.I asked him if it was his to sell. This was his responce....

this is mine
why?
you want to buy it or just curious ?
regards!


quote:


That would legitimise it.

Regards

Mick


Or not as the case may be Smile

Mark