Re: Scams in progress on eBay
- From: Jer <gdunn@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:10:17 -0500
Skinner1@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
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How about this. Don't shop on eBay?Note that PayPal is owned by eBay. Expect nothing from PayPal that you would not expect from eBay.
I mean seriously folks. 25 years ago you took your chances when
you went to Times Square after dark to buy electronics and
cameras. Why? Because it's where the thieves and muggers KNEW
you would be!
Best defense when your enemy knows where you are is don't be
there!
First thing I would EVER demand if I were to buy anything off
eBay is a direct communications and a way to always get back in
touch with them. Then it would be ONLY thought postal money
order that I could fed ex to a valid address. To hell with Pay
Pal. I don't trust them any further than I would trust a guy
selling a D1MKII for $132!!!
Paying with a credit card, however, gives you certain legal protections in the US, regardless of what PayPal/eBay thinks their policies are.
I suspected as much but never had confirmation. Stands to reason
though.
The bank/financial institution that will make a fortune will be the
one that gets smart enough to offer a credit card that is not linked
to any of the holders OTHER personal information in any way and
useable only online!
Considering the use of a credit card is, in fact, an unsecured loan (often with all the commensurate fees), that's not gonna happen.
--
jer
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