7 Warning Signs You're Being Scammed on eBid Selling a Leica M11-V Camera

A buyer with very little or no feedback, who then suddenly becomes very active, especially with high-value items like a Leica M11-V, can be a red flag. They might make a few small, legitimate purchases to build a minimal feedback score before attempting a larger, fraudulent transaction.

Be wary of buyers who insist on communicating or completing the transaction outside of eBid, often suggesting using PayPal 'Friends and Family' to avoid fees. This bypasses eBid's and PayPal's buyer/seller protection, leaving you with no recourse if the payment is later disputed or reversed.

This scam involves a seller listing an item (or a buyer claiming non-receipt). In the context of selling a Leica M11-V, a buyer might falsely claim they never received the camera after you've shipped it. They might provide fabricated evidence or dispute the delivery, aiming to get a refund while keeping the camera.

Be extremely cautious if a buyer suggests using an 'identity verification service' that you haven't heard of, or one that seems to mimic a legitimate service like identity verification.com. Scammers create fake identity verification websites to lure victims into sending payment, after which they disappear with the funds and the item. Always verify identity verification services independently.

While less common for sellers, be aware if a buyer seems overly interested in purchasing a 'used' or 'refurbished' Leica M11-V at a suspiciously low price, or if they request detailed internal component information. This could be a precursor to them claiming the item is counterfeit to get their money back, or they may be involved in selling fakes themselves.

Watch out for suspicious emails or messages claiming to be from eBid, asking you to 'verify' your account details, payment information, or provide login credentials. These are phishing attempts to gain access to your account and steal your information or funds, especially relevant for high-value sales.

A buyer insisting on payment via wire transfer or other untraceable methods (like gift cards) is a major red flag. These methods offer no protection for sellers, as the funds are difficult or impossible to recover once sent, especially for a high-value item like the Leica M11-V.