To the ozbargain family,
Just checking in to let you know of an ongoing scam -
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brand-New-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S8-PLUS…
I purchased an S8+ 64GB on the 4th of November. Immediately alarm bells started ringing.
Seller claims to be based from Melbourne on the listing - yet provided a sketchy looking tracking number from Hong Kong that hasn’t been updated since it was provided.
Seller will also no longer respond to my messages since my original message asking for a tracking number on the 5th of November.
Long story short, I realized I’m not receiving the item.
I can't leave feedback for him yet - my eBay account is still new.
To all my fellow ozbargainers - don't be an idiot like me and fall for this scam.
Beware of Common eBay Scam - Galaxy S8+ 64GB Deal on eBay
Comments
Ok. First, with just 6 feedbacks i won't touch them.
But, is it 999 a good price for s8+? I won't buy s8+ for more than 700 tbh.
Ok. First, with just 6 feedbacks i won't touch them.
Agreed, wouldn't trust them with a $1 item, let alone a $999 item
1st mistake — spend $999 on a 2+ year phone?! Even Target is selling it for $699 and much cheaper elsewhere even on eBay. Yes you've been scammed, but not just AU stock vs HK stock.
Scotty OP paid $569 .
Lmao 6 feedback and a $500+ item.
Come on.
Just raise an ebay/paypal dispute, wait for your money back and be more careful in future.
Open an eBay money back claim or a PayPal buyer protection claim if that fails. Hopefully you get your money back. Ton of scammers on eBay atm.
Sorry to hear of your misfortune. Very nice of you to pass onto others considering.
Shame these things happen to good hearted souls such as yourself.
Assuming you paid up front, just ask ebay for a full refund