Increase in Strange eBay Usernames (New Users)

Xiaomi on 21/07/2018 - 16:09
Last edited 21/07/2018 - 16:11

I am curious if someone knows something that I do not, I sell regularly on eBay and recently have seen a large influx in users with usernames like "kylor.ca.snrz5ltt…" that seem to be almost encrypted or generated by a third party.

All their info checks out, but I am curious if the username process has developed into borderline encryption over the years or there is a 3rd party making suggestions for these usernames…

This is not the first time, we receive about one a week now with dots, and letter number sequences that do don't make a lot of sense

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  • Pikaloo on 21/07/2018 - 16:37
    +12

    if they checkout as guest ebay generates a usernanme and it looks like that.

    • Xiaomi on 21/07/2018 - 16:56
      +1

      Brilliant. Makes sense, thanks

  • Neenie Beamer on 21/07/2018 - 16:58

    Wow that's news to me, how does that work if a guest wants to open a case or leave feedback? They don't…?

    • Iamnotcheap on 22/07/2018 - 07:48

      I understand that guests cannot leave feedback, they can however open cases etc on the purchase.

  • Zedsdeadbabyzedsdead on 21/07/2018 - 17:39
    +1

    Russian bots…

    • FireRunner on 21/07/2018 - 18:10

      Well as long as they pay, they are welcome to purchase my stuff.

  • [Deactivated] on 21/07/2018 - 20:54

    OP, you've misspelt your username.

    • Xiaomi on 21/07/2018 - 21:00

      Trust me I found out after trying for 45mins to login before realising the noobstake

      Thanks Capitan Chaos.

      • [Deactivated] on 21/07/2018 - 21:27

        😂😂😂😂

      • Godric on 21/07/2018 - 21:50
        +1

        You can change your username after you've made an account

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