There are plenty of books around that tell you how to buy and sell on eBay, but they send you off with a blissful child-like confidence that will only lead to heartache at best, you may even lose thousands of dollars or worse. What are you supposed to do if something goes wrong and you do not receive what you paid for or you sell to someone and the dishonest buyer files a false complaint, what if you received a worthless piece of junk instead of what you paid for? Unfortunately, most people accept the loss and move on ...
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There are plenty of books around that tell you how to buy and sell on eBay, but they send you off with a blissful child-like confidence that will only lead to heartache at best, you may even lose thousands of dollars or worse. What are you supposed to do if something goes wrong and you do not receive what you paid for or you sell to someone and the dishonest buyer files a false complaint, what if you received a worthless piece of junk instead of what you paid for? Unfortunately, most people accept the loss and move on because they do not know what options are available and most importantly, they did not know that almost all fraud on eBay could be avoided if they knew the simple warning signs. Don't be a victim! Almost all scammers, both professional and amateur, have certain elements in their auctions that can identify them as criminals before you even place a bid. There are almost 200 common scams on eBay and every one can be identified, IF you know what to look for. This entertaining and sometimes frightening book reveals how scammers work and how you can avoid them as both a buyer and seller on eBay. It relates personal stories about fraud and vindication. It also explains what you can do if you have been the victim of fraud plus what you can do to protect yourself should a purchase go bad. This book is for anyone who uses eBay. Even veteran buyers and sellers often don't know how to spot a fraudulent auction or recognize a buyer who will be trouble later. Your risk is much more than the $20 you might lose on a purchase as well. Professional criminals use eBay to gather victims for other scams. A $20 transaction could wind up costing you $20,000.00, zapped right out of your bank account before you realize it. Even intelligent members can find themselves victims of these polished and rehearsed scammers. Don't be intimidated by eBay. It can be safe, fun, and profitable, but only when you know how to use it safely. Read Scams and Scoundrels now to find out how to trade safely on eBay.
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