Fraudulent listings

[bobbybox200]

Why are there Hundreds of fraudulent listings on the classic cars section??
It seems that almost every other car of interest is fake and has at UK as location asking for contact within the description.

It ruins the experience of using eBay and gives me a sense of insecurity about every other genuine listing 😞

[corred]

@bobbybox200 

Problem is most accountsusded are hacked accounts

As long as a few basic rules are followed though....as a buyer you are still pretty safe

• Vehicle sales are Caveat Emptor
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• There is no protection in eBay or Paypal for vehicle sales
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• There are a few simple rues when buying any vehicle on ebay.....
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• Never buy a vehicle other than cash on collection
• Always inspect thoroughly BEFORE handing over any money
• Ensure you check the vehicle is HPI clear
• Ensure the vehicle is not on the insurance database
• Only collect from the address on the V5
• Make sure chassis & engine numbers match those on the V5
• Make sure these numbers also match those on any MOT certificates
• Check the vehicle MOT history online (free at https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history) taking special note of past fails & advisories
• Ideally take someone who knows their way around vehicles like a mechanic
• Look online for any reprted faults on the make/model you are considering purchasing & look for any of these on the actual vehicle
• The absolute ideal is to arrange an AA inspection before purchase.....all respectable sellers should allow this
• Do not pay a deposit, these are not permitted on eBay & not protected under eBay or Paypal rules
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• EBAY DO NOT OPERATE ANY SCHEMES WHERE YOU WILL HAVE 7/14 DAYS (ETC) TO CHECK A VEHICLE & IF NOT HAPPY CLAIM A REFUND - IF ANY SELLER SUGGESTS THIS THEN RUN A MILE AS IT IS THE OLDEST SCAM IN THE BOOK !!

• EBAY AND PAYPAL HAVE NO HOLDING BANK ACCOUNTS
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• EBAY AND PAYPAL DO NOT OFFER ANY DELIVERY SERVICES

[bobbybox200]

Yes all well and good but in reality Ebay should be doing more to stop these fraudulent listings.

It’s not a few listings but hundreds of them it damages eBays credibility when they do nothing except wait for someone to report them! I’m sorry but it’s very lax on ebay to not be proactive and do more to stop this after all it’s been going on years now.

[corred]

@bobbybox200

Very little incentive to do so though as eBay offer no protection for vehicles & are paid for each advert