Can eBay steal your money? This is a question that has been asked by many. You see, it all revolves around their feedback policy and how it can bite you if you’re not careful. Now, I’m not here to rant about this as I feel eBay has good intentions and it isn’t fair to single them out, but they are a big player in the web world so they will take center stage.
10 eBay SCAMS You Should Know About!
Can eBay steal your money?
- No, eBay is a safe place to buy and sell goods.
- However, you should still be careful about how much personal information you share with them.
- Protect your account by choosing a strong password, locking your browser when browsing on eBay and being aware of phishing scams that try to trick you into giving out your personal details.
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Getting scammed with eBay
You can get scammed when buying something on eBay. The most common scams are fake listings, where the seller makes up a listing and then runs away with your money; or drop shipper, who copies the listing information from an existing item and then makes up their own scam page trying to sell something they don’t have, in order to get your money.
eBay taking your money
eBay can’t take your money without sending a payment request. If you haven’t received a request, contact the seller to see if they’re still selling or have any other updates. If they haven’t sent you a payment request within 48 hours after bidding or buying, let us know
People on eBay steal your credit card
Many online sellers who sell on eBay recommend that you never send your credit card number in an email. This can be a way for other people to steal your credit card information.

eBay protects your money
eBay is the best place to go when you want to make a purchase. One of the reasons for this is that eBay has a reputation for protecting your money and keeping sensitive data safe.
The safest way to get paid on eBay
The safer way to get paid on eBay is through PayPal. With PayPal, your buying and selling transactions are protected by their buyer protection policies.
eBay forcing a refund
eBay can’t force a seller to issue a refund. Buyers who have issues with eBay purchases may contact their seller and request a refund. If the seller doesn’t resolve the issue and issue a refund, buyers can contact eBay for help if there are no other options available.”
Safe to put a debit card on eBay
It’s safe to put your debit card on eBay, but you will want to be careful about it. Only get the items that you’re 100% sure that you need and don’t spend more than what’s in your account.
Knowing if a buyer is scamming you on eBay
There are a number of ways to know if a buyer is attempting to scam you on eBay. You can use the reports section of your activity, and read the comments left for you by other users who have had experience with this person in the past. The most important thing to remember as a seller, is that eBay works hard to keep scammers off of their site.
eBay wants my bank account
eBay wants your bank account to be able to transfer funds between you and sellers, if you choose to do so. If you don’t want to use PayPal for these transfers, you can opt out by entering your PayPal login information through the “Payments” tab in your seller dashboard.