Wow, some people will do anything to make a buck, including fraud, I wonder what ebay is going to do about that.  Have a great day!

Wow I have never heard of that before.  It does make a good scam. Very tricky.

Thanks for the heads up we will be sure to bookmark this to share in the future as needed.

Wow, this is unfortunate to hear. I hope it works out. Keep us posted as to how this unfolds.

There was a story on the news here just last night about some poor woman who got scammed on ebay over a car. I guess you can do the same with a house. What a world!

This is good to be aware of. I can't believe the things people do to scam others.

Definitely keep us posted on this one.  One wonders how successful these people might be if they spent the same amount of time thinking up honest ways to make money. 

Boy...they just think of anything don't they?

There is no doubt that this will be investigated...so when I know for sure that I am able to talk openly about it.  I will..these types of scams need to be exposed and stopped!

p.s.  I saw it with my own eyes..we decided not to post the links..hopefully the FBI will get involved.

Thanks for sharing...  I've been getting spammed recently in conjunction with ebay...  I'm amazed at the lengths that people will go to try and scam people.

This is the second time I have read about this.  Sellers beware.

Wow. It never ceases to amaze me, what some people can come up with. I would have never even thought of most of the stories I hear.

Hi Midori, I am shocked, but not suprised, the lack of integrity and the willingness to make money anyway is  just hard to comprehend. I suggest do not wait for the FBI to discover it.Call them up or email them.

Midori, this one is just weird! I've seen quite a few ads on Ebay for property such as this. I didn't realize it could be a scam though...go figure. Thanks for the heads up.

Later in the rain~Deb

Thanks for the warning.  It is amazing the lengths people will go to scam other folks. 

Endre-It would be worse if I affected someone of being prosecuted.  I believe in order to stop this type of nonsense is to let the proper authorities handle it.  I definitely do not want to interfere.  We need to end scams not stop them temporarily.  So if the real seller of this house opts to contact the FBI ...sorry I am not touching it! 

I cannot believe the amount of acamming going on in the internet. If those scammers spent as much time putting thier knowledge to good things they may find themselves much richer. Hopefully Karma will get them before they hurt anyone financially.

There are always people out there who can out think us and will attempt to separate us from our money.  Instead of buying homes on ebay and craig's list, maybe securing the services of a Realtor would be the most responsible way to purchase a new home.

Thanks for the heads up. 

This is the downside of Internet technology....its literally green pastures for a new breed of cyber-criminals & fraudulent thieves.  I hope these guys get caught.

-Peter H.

Great post, Midori. Good warning. Nice reminder to remain vigilant because the scumbags are out there stalking the listings and looking for ways to move stealthily. Thanks.

I just had an email sent to me which looked like it was from ebay saying that I owed for my last purchase.  I have not made a purchase in 6 months.  This scam email wants you to click on the email and logon to your account via their email therefore getting your account info. 

Watch out!

Just one more thing to be concerned about.  Thank you ma'am for the heads up.

Wow - thieves sure get creative, don't they?  I heard yesterday of scam artists renting out foreclosed properties to unsuspecting tenants...now this....what's next?

Tina in Virginia

Thanks for the post.  I've listed on Craig's List and had some really strange emails.  I haven't had a serious buyer come from Craig's List and the inquiries were mostly other people trying to market a service.  I did post a blog that warned about a similar Craig's List scam. 

Imagine if these same people used their creative ability for good...who knows they might even make more money!

Hi Midori, check out my experiences.

Are you a victim of a Craigs List scam too?  

Craigs list Scam part 2

Hi Midori,

I am a big fan of Craigslist and eBay but find this highly disturbing.

How is the best way to find out if my listings are being scammed?

This is what the seller did...he took a look at his listing on Craigslist and then he decided to check out property in his area..on ebay..the only property there was his...his ad from craigslist was word for word on ebay and someone else advertising for bids on the escrow deposit.  He tested a few others...showed the listing machine and the listing machine..relayed the message to me and wanted me to share it with the community!  Hope this helps oh and they figured out...the target was properties that have never been in the mls..FSBO's

Thanks for the post.I will check my listings. Good luck .

Midori - Thank you for posting this. I have bookmarked it.  May I print this article of course giving you the credit if I am on an appt with a FSBO to show them? Keep us posted on this story please.

I don't see a down side to re-blogging. Something for me to look into to...thanks.

so how is this person going to actually SELL the house on ebay as they are not in any way affiliated with it?  

Is he trying to get someone to give him a deposit?

Richard

Thanks for the post and heads up. I hadn't read it before, but I sure will bookmark it and pass the information on.