Thanks for the information and fast response. Maybe I jumped the gun but am feeling very angry about this! I managed to phone eBay and was advised to open a case with the post office and police as this will help my case once the item (apparently cans of tuna) is returned. I am currently waiting for the buyer to return whatever he thinks I sent him and will go from there. Was just wondering if anyone has experienced a similar scam and what the outcome was?