Happy Jack Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 The more I think about it, the harder it seems to me, too. To set up even a fake PayPal account, you have to link it to a genuine bank account and make (IIRC) a £0.01 payment from one to the other to establish the link, so it's actively tested. In the days before money laundering regulations and aggressive enforcement by the Yanks, there were workarounds. Those days are long gone. This can only work if, having tricked someone into buying a non-existent bass in the Canaries (or in the Shetlands in the good old days) the vendor goes on to 'have difficulties' with his PayPal account and tricks the buyer into paying by bank transfer. And that can only work if the buyer believes that he is paying money to a Spaniard in the Canaries when actually his money is going to Azerbaijan and the scammer's uncle owns the bank. This scam would probably work better if the scammer were to claim that he works for Nigerian Customs, who have seized a container full of vintage basses which is being held in Bond at Lagos, and he can only get them released to you if you give him your bank account details ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishman Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 no response from the seller – like I said… bull poop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: The more I think about it, the harder it seems to me, too. To set up even a fake PayPal account, you have to link it to a genuine bank account and make (IIRC) a £0.01 payment from one to the other to establish the link, so it's actively tested. In the days before money laundering regulations and aggressive enforcement by the Yanks, there were workarounds. Those days are long gone. This can only work if, having tricked someone into buying a non-existent bass in the Canaries (or in the Shetlands in the good old days) the vendor goes on to 'have difficulties' with his PayPal account and tricks the buyer into paying by bank transfer. And that can only work if the buyer believes that he is paying money to a Spaniard in the Canaries when actually his money is going to Azerbaijan and the scammer's uncle owns the bank. This scam would probably work better if the scammer were to claim that he works for Nigerian Customs, who have seized a container full of vintage basses which is being held in Bond at Lagos, and he can only get them released to you if you give him your bank account details ... Agreed. So if so organised, why such crude photos, and why a Wal and a harp, there must be easier markets to sell to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebethell Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Think I found the robot limit bid at a 1000 and got scared! Smells of to good to be true but had to have a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) On the subject of ebay scams I bought some Vit B12 from an ebay seller a couple of weeks ago. It normally sells for around £10-12 and it was £4.95 from one seller so I pressed play. After a fortnight I dropped them a line asking where my gear was to no reply so raised an ebay non-delivery flag. This takes a further 8 or so days before ebay look at it and it was then I checked the feedback which was -255! with everyone saying goods were not delivered. Got my money back from ebay but looking at this from the Sellers pov how did they make any money or did they quickly disappear and ebay have to stand the refunds? Edited October 9, 2020 by yorks5stringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Feedback of -/ve 255 is actually quite impressive ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 24 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: Feedback of -/ve 255 is actually quite impressive ... It’s getting close to absolute zero. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 That 63 P Bass is still listed despite a number of reports and is up to £521. Just 1 photo and some info about the serial number and neck stamps but tellingly, no photos of same. If I was buying a 63 P I'd be wanting a lot more provinance than one slightly grainy picture, irrespective of the price I paid..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Sold for £3300 which is a huge leap of faith from a buyer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) Just noticed the Seller now has a -1 feedback score( previously had no feedback score), alarm bells are ringing! Hope the person paying £3320 has not lost it? Edited October 19, 2020 by yorks5stringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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