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blackwolf



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Hmm, could this perhaps be just a little hooky?
What does the panel make of this, then?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-seri...4225568870

It seems to me that there is something just a weeny bit off about all the vehicles listed by this user!
Post #892738 19th Mar 2021 10:53pm
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Nitroneil



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Without doubt. Their scams must work as they keep at with exactly same format dodgy email or number to contact them on outwith ebay. 90S D250 fuji and loving it.
Post #892744 19th Mar 2021 11:16pm
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Badger110



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Unfortunately some poor Censored eBay account has been hacked as well to sell it on
Post #892753 20th Mar 2021 4:28am
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Lovely looking Series, but total scam! I hope you all reported it. James
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Post #892768 20th Mar 2021 7:24am
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Leamreject



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I have reported it, as already noted this this is a common theme uses to catch buyers attention. We can see it’s a scam but it must work as it’s been the same theme for years.

The old saying of “ if it looks to good to be true, it probably is” just doesn’t help some unfortunately Whistle

eBay needs a slap for constantly allowing this... Twisted Evil Ride like you stole it!!
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Post #892770 20th Mar 2021 7:30am
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gcc130



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That particular scammer has been on eBay for the last 3 - 5 years using the same photos and descriptions, lifted from genuine ads.
They are taken down regularly by eBay, only to reappear a couple of weeks later. eBay seem incapable to block them permanently.
As said earlier they must catch enough unwary punters to make it worthwhile.
Post #892771 20th Mar 2021 7:31am
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mattc



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I do find it really odd that eBay still hasn't done anything to tackle this issue. I work in machine learning and it wouldn't actually be that difficult to create a model to detect these fraudulent listings. There are clues all over the place:

* The prices are outliers to the typical advertised price
* They use images that have previously been used on other listings
* They use text that encourages the user to make direct contact
* The "see other items" page contains dozens of listings for high value, high fraud items
* The listings usually end in unusual digits and aren't rounded like those of other listings

Pretty easy to spot, and a doddle for an algorithm... It's a shame because it just makes me cautious of ever using eBay at all.[/list]
Post #892773 20th Mar 2021 8:30am
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Ianh



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^^^^^^^^
Big players like eBay have just made a business calculation. I.e Cost of compute resources to constantly run the code on billions of listings to detect these frauds against loss of revenue from repetitional damage.

They therefore have a spreadsheet with lots of graphs and pick the optimum balance to gain the highest profitability.

The only way to address this is through public pressure or legislation.
Post #892782 20th Mar 2021 10:41am
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Ianh



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This listing, and others from the same people have been removed. But fully expect they will pop up again
Post #892806 20th Mar 2021 1:58pm
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