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1. What's in it for eBay scammers paid by Paypal?

   

   Discussion by drfish · February 11, 2014 9:24AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   An eBay seller "sells" a high dollar coin and is paid through Paypal then never ships the coin (because they just stole photos). Since the sale is guaranteed by Paypal/eBay protection , how does the seller profit in this sort of scam?

2. Re: What's in it for eBay scammers paid by Paypal?

   

   Comment by TwoSides2aCoin · February 12, 2014 12:21AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   << <i>As a Parole Officer I do recognize a 3rd type of criminal. The smart ones that are never caught. They are out there however they wouldn't try something so stupid. >> As an online vendor, let me address a criminal element of our society that goes much deeper than dumb, it goes to intent. I call it "extortion" This is…

3. Re: What's in it for eBay scammers paid by Paypal?

   

   Comment by Nickcap · February 11, 2014 10:40AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   The only thing I can see is to quickly buy other items to use the money.

4. Re: What's in it for eBay scammers paid by Paypal?

   

   Comment by agentjim007 · February 11, 2014 10:37PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   << It might work in their favor that the buyers that buy obvious fakes also are ones that might not notice it's fake when they get it. They might not find out until later someday when they decide to sell it. >> This is obvious. The original question states item is never sent, there is nothing for buyer to sit on until it's…

5. Re: What's in it for eBay scammers paid by Paypal?

   

   Comment by LanceNewmanOCC · February 11, 2014 4:46PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   << <i>It might work in their favor that the buyers that buy obvious fakes also are ones that might not notice it's fake when they get it. They might not find out until later someday when they decide to sell it. >> a big fat +1 and i have unfortunately seen hundreds of this situation. i have spoken with many. when i think…

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   Comment by GrumpyEd · February 11, 2014 11:20AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   It might work in their favor that the buyers that buy obvious fakes also are ones that might not notice it's fake when they get it. They might not find out until later someday when they decide to sell it.

7. Re: What's in it for eBay scammers paid by Paypal?

   

   Comment by KeyLargoRareCoins · February 12, 2014 9:26AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   There is actually allot in it for the seller, for one if he opens up a paypal and gets the debit card sent to him even if he is brand new on ebay all he has to do is ship an empty package with tracking, once tracking shows package arrived the money will no longer be frozen, he can then run to any atm and with draw the…

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   Comment by agentjim007 · February 11, 2014 9:28AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   None, he's an idiot. If he is new PayPal freezes funds and I suppose an established seller might be able to to the funds but then you have PayPal coming after you.

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   Comment by agentjim007 · February 11, 2014 11:27PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   As a Parole Officer I do recognize a 3rd type of criminal. The smart ones that are never caught. They are out there however they wouldn't try something so stupid.

10. Re: What's in it for eBay scammers paid by Paypal?

    

    Comment by LanceNewmanOCC · February 11, 2014 10:48AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

    . the money can be sent to others (laundered/funneled) along with spending the money. monthly withdrawal limits and verifications limit the enterprise. gotta go legit and then sell a bunch of stuff they don't have to really make out. .