Has any1 had any problems relating to scammers on Ebay especially from Nigeria?
548285
no i haven't, i think they have stopped that
520262
Lots and lots of people, and Ebay does have investigators actively pursuing people for all sorts of misconduct on there.  I tried to sell a fairly expensive item and nobody bid high enough to make my reserve price.   One of the bidders on my item was contacted by someone saying they were my husband and made her a "second chance" offer to purchase the item.  She goes ahead and sends this unknown guy over $800 cash via Western Union.  After she doesn't hear anything from this guy for a couple days she finally, for the first time, contacts me.  What a mess.  I felt so bad for her and tried to help all I could.  She made too many mistakes and didn't verify who she was dealing with and she didn't follow rules set down by Ebay, so you can't really blame this one on Ebay.
630318
Just make sure you choose a seller with a good history.  I have bought many things on Ebay and have never been scammed because I only buy from people who have 100% positive feedback and who have sold a lot of items.\nGood Luck!
844017
I love Ebay!!! I think it is especially safe if you use Paypal and get buyers with Buysafe insurance on the product. I have always received everything I have ordered in perfect condition. Read your descriptions carefully, save the ad until everything goes through and save all communications from the transaction from the seller and from you to the seller. Follow instructions carefully and if it seems to good to be true it may be. If it is a company search them on the Better Business Bureau website. I have only had 1 semi bad experience on Ebay but it was resolved.
722153
Nigerian scam.\nThey are coming out like a rat epidemic.\n\nMany innocent folks have lost all their money and have been killed by these scams.  Used to be they mailed letters.\nBut with the advent of the internet, they are surfacing again, in droves.  I played one of them until I got his real name.  When you have to actually sent money, they HAVE to give a name for the receipt of the money.  Once I got that... I turned him into the FBI and the authorities in his government.  FELT  GOOD>>>>
129898
Take a look at this website:\n\nhttp://www.419eater.com/\n\nIt's a group of people who bait the Nigerian scammers (also known as the 419 scam). The stories are hilarious and they also provide suggestions on how to do it yourself.
276510
As has already been said, if you are even thinking of responding to an unsolicited e-mail regarding a big sum of money and a promise that you'll receive a big chunk of it FORGET IT! You will lose your money.\n\nHowever, if there is a legitimate reason why you wish to deal with this bank and are trying to confirm its address then you might want to visit www.firstbanknigeria.com and check out their branch address search. I see no Abuja listed. I do see Abia.
938240
I really feel insulted because i am a Nigerian. Nigerians arent scammers. its only d helpless ones that dont have money that do it. i dont know why English and American people think so little of Nigeria or Africa!!!!
282226
Common scam.\n\nWhen they get her bank info they will clean it out.\n\nIt's a take on the Nigrian scam which I have seen myself at least a dozen times.\n\nhttp://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/nigeria.asp
883511
it's a scam DO NOT SEND THE ITEM. report everything to ebay you will not get the money if you send the item! In future be wary of any buyer who wants you to ship to africa and don't circumvent the checking out service
695418
I've been using PayPal for years and I have never had an issue with them.  Are you sure it was PayPal that ripped you off or did you get taken by a scam?
475947
Yes u ask ur doubts?\nIf its possible i will help u..\nI have bought and sold items in ebay
551389
It is spam. They are attempting to get your bank details and steal your money.\n\nI currently have loads of relatives in Nigeria that have recently died and want to give me $30 million.\n\nI wish......
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Its a SCAM!  Don't get involved.\n\nI have heard of several people who have lost money due to their involvement in these matters.  Or, actually get into legal trouble due to their involvement in these matters.\n\nThis type of email solicitation is not limited to Nigerians.  In fact, both Eastern Europe and Asia are another hot bed of activity regarding this kind of Scamming.  If you receive an email regarding any foreigners (in general) pleading for your assistance my advice would be that you delete the email and not respond.
918608
Probably.   I use ebay a lot and have only had a few transactions (out of hundreds) go bad.   A couple of things to watch out for - never buy from a seller with less than 20 feedback comments, preferably all over a few months old.  You never want to buy from brand new seller with feedback all from the last month because in that case you never know if you are going to get your item. \n\nAlways pay via paypal or credit card because those vendors will help you negiotiate with the seller if things go south. \n\nThere are definitely bargains to be had, but you just need to be cautious.  Good luck!
261892
have you tried ebay.com?
1072025
Your best bet is to leave this journey untaken.  There are way to many scams on credit cards and email accounts coming from Nigeria.  Leave well enough alone and find an american email pal.