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What a con - what do you think?


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=69947&item=5706904428&rd=1

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Wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.  Could be totally legit mind, but then again...

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My mate, D-Fresh, really likes his.

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Mr O - read it properly - it's not what you think!!


Even read the small bit at the bottom of the item description!!



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Ah yes:



Please ensure you are fully aware that you are bidding for the information which will allow you to own an iPod for £20. You are not bidding for the product itself. No refunds will be made for bidders who do not realise this is not for the actual product.


No thanks!

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I was shocked!!  There are lots of them on there!!

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An invaluable offering.

That's got to be encroaching on fraud. Go get 'em D!

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A few years ago some guy sold the cardboard box that his playstation2 came in.. guy made this big annoucement in the ad that said "this is just the box. there is no playstation 2 in it" and he still sold it for like $250.00

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The e-mail D just sent to ebay about it!!



"Report a prohibited item or listing policy violation > Possible Fraudulent Listing > I didn't bid, but think a listing is fraudulent

Item number(s):
5706904428     $UK UK !00000! 060704 ?01 -01


Message: I am concerned about the number of items appearing on Ebay similar to the item refernce 5706904428.  The sellers are clearly attempting to deceive potential bidders despite the 'disclaimer' at the end of the description.  i am aware of instances whee the police have arested sellers for similar offences in newspaper classifieds.  Whilst I have no intention of bidding on such an item, I would like to know what Ebay's official position is and the possible reputational damage this type of activity can cause to Ebay.

Thanks,

Darren (ddvmor)"



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Nicely done Darren!

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I spelt 'reference' wrong.  And 'where'.  And 'Arrested'  I feel such a fooul.



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Sounds like something I would do.

Still, it's functional.

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A student in the US got "Done" for selling a photo of a Rolex for $5k with a disclaimer at the end - but I think it was a civil matter and the "Buyer" had to sue.

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Looks like they've removed the item.  Nice work D.

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Yeah!! Fraudsters beware Double D is on the case!

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They certainly have!  I had this email this morning:


"Hello Darren,

Thank you for your report, we have reviewed the listing(s) you have
brought to our attention and taken the appropriate action.

Violations of eBay's listing policies can lead to consequences that
range from issuing the seller an informational alert, ending the
listing(s), moving the listing(s) to a more appropriate category, a
temporary suspension, an indefinite suspension or terminating the
membership. Repeated violations of eBay's listing policies can result in
the suspension of a member's account.

I can understand your desire to know what action we may have taken on
the seller's account. However, due to eBay's Privacy Policy, I am unable
to provide you with information regarding the details of another user's
account. This is for the protection of all eBay users."


All I can say is that I'm glad whoever it was that had bid £102 for it didn't get stiffed!    It's all very well saying that if he didn't read the small print then he deserves what he gets, but £102 is an expensive lesson to learn!



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Well done sir!

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