Ebay doesn't think there is anything wrong with this...

[DKL]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156681961400?_trkparms=...

Hmm, I'll have a couple then, along with one or two other things they are selling
They say...

What happened:
We looked into your report and didn’t find the listing to be in violation of our policy. This determination was made using automation or artificial intelligence.

Edited by DKL on Saturday 8th February 13:40

[EmailAddress]

I gave up reporting on eBay.

It's endless.

[Agent57]

Repossessions.

Pity the previous owner / creditors if that was all that went towards paying the debts.

[Jon39]

My guess is that the finance company were perhaps, just seeking to obtain the amount they were owed.
Maybe the contract states any excess has to be returned to the debtor.

The following is of course pure fantasy and would not have happened.
1. Car advertised for amount owed.
2. A 'friend' buys the car.
3. Happy days.

[paddy1970]

I have reported it as well. If enough people submit reports, eBay will eventually conduct a manual investigation. This highlights the limitations of AI in handling such cases.

[tom-4hcey]

I’ve reported aswell. Clearly a scam advertising multiple vehicles at less than half the market value. If something to good to be true, it usually is

[TheRainMaker]

I looked at these six months ago (maybe longer); this was for sale then and is still on Autotrader.

It's up for £45K.

[TheRainMaker]

All the feedback from random people has the same response.

"Good buyer, prompt payment, valued customer, highly recommended"

What are the chances of that

[Blitzuk]

Before I bought my current Rapide. I encountered that ad. I decided to google the location and things didn't add up and things looked wonky. I was wondering what was going on.

[LordBretSinclair]

Still on Autotrader and mileage showing 42k despite last MOT in November 2024 being done at 52k.
Definitely a wrong 'un.

[Jon39]

Blitzuk said:

Before I bought my current Rapide. I encountered that ad. I decided to google the location and things didn't add up and things looked wonky. I was wondering what was going on.

My sleuthing failed regarding location, but I did notice that the wide variety of 25 underpriced cars, almost every one is priced in the £9,000s. Quite a coincidence.
Each one has been photographed at a different location. Most unusual for a motor dealer business.
Bet they don't accept credit card payments.

Must have been busy creating the 100% positive feedback.
Not a single complaint!
Would that be unique in the world of second hand car dealers?

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

TheRainMaker said:

All the feedback from random people has the same response.

"Good buyer, prompt payment, valued customer, highly recommended"

What are the chances of that

Quite high. It’s one of the standard feedbacks from the drop down box.

I agree though, eBay can be a can of worms.

[TheRainMaker]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Quite high. It’s one of the standard feedbacks from the drop down box.

Shows how often I use eBay

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

TheRainMaker said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Quite high. It’s one of the standard feedbacks from the drop down box.

Shows how often I use eBay

[Apollya]

I agree with much of what has been said.

All photographs at different locations, I saw this too and it looked odd.
All feedback is as a buyer only one as a seller. Again odd for an account selling “repossession vehicles”.

What really stumps me is its cash on collection. Not entirely sure how their scam operates as clearly they get no money from you when you click buy it now, and presumably then owe eBay fees.

I guess it could be a simple robbery scam, get unassuming purchaser to turn up with cash and take it from them. But that’d only last once as when reported account banned and police involved.

[Jon39]

Apollya said:

But that’d only last once, as when reported account banned and police involved.

Are you sure?

I heard that police employees now go to work, keep their heads down and hope to go home uninjured.

Although if they have reports of someone not paying a TV Licence, or saying something provocative online, Sarg tells them to put their tea down and get on the case immediately.

[Nigel_O]

Just went to report it and it’s gone….

Power to the people!

[JON-zckpj]

I’ve reported numerous branded watches to eBay which are clearly counterfeit, Rolex, Cartier etc…. and YUP the artificial intelligence bot says my report isn’t justified….. so the auction continues and someone without authenticity knowledge thinking they’re getting a bargain gets scammed.

[ninepoint2]

JON-zckpj said:

I’ve reported numerous branded watches to eBay which are clearly counterfeit, Rolex, Cartier etc…. and YUP the artificial intelligence bot says my report isn’t justified….. so the auction continues and someone without authenticity knowledge thinking they’re getting a bargain gets scammed.

ebay offer an authenticity check to prevent this sort of thing, my son just sold a watch and it gets sent for an "authenticity check" before going to the buyer