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Old 14-03-2009, 10:18 AM
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https://passionford.com/forum/general-car-related-discussion/289052-just-had-a-call-from-ebay.html

i put up a post here about getting a call from ebay and was advised to check my paypal account

i did so this morning and was shocked to discover that there was £20.25 more in there than there should have been

have i been scammed?
Old 14-03-2009, 10:34 AM
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Its meant to be a £20 voucher when its actually Ebay phoning you
Old 14-03-2009, 11:13 AM
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next thing will be
" oops we accidently put 25 pence too much in your account and need xxxxxx (details of some sort) to remove the overpayment ". Voila , account empty , associated bank accounts , card accounts raped by some nigerian called Dave in an internet cafe .
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That's a clever one...
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so how do you go about this?just keep the money?contact pay pal?
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If it's genuine, I suppose the 25p could be to cover fees?
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Originally Posted by brad
next thing will be
" oops we accidently put 25 pence too much in your account and need xxxxxx (details of some sort) to remove the overpayment ". Voila , account empty , associated bank accounts , card accounts raped by some nigerian called Dave in an internet cafe .
Nail on the head if you ask me

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Old 14-03-2009, 01:23 PM
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i would never give any details out over the pohne
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If it is genuine wish they would send me 20 brick.
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I'd be on the phone to pay pal right away as I see a scam like Brad has suggested.

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it's in my ebay messages as well, so i don't think it is a scam, but i shall call them for your peace of mind
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ebay have confirmed that it is not a scam

sorry to disappoint you
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