Where is the win in this suspected eBay scam?

[Jetsfan]

So I bought a card a few weeks ago on eBay. That evening, I received a tracking number (actually, a photo of the package with the tracking number on it). The seller never actually entered the tracking number into eBay. When I followed the tracking number, I saw that the item was listed as delivered, but to somewhere in Virginia. I live in New York. Of course, I am addressing this with eBay as a item not delivered. I’m virtually certain that I will get my money back, as eBay will see that the item was never delivered to me. I’ve contacted the seller multiple times since Saturday, yet with no response.


Since I’m virtually certain I will get my money back, what is the point of pulling a suspected scam like this?

Adam

[bbnut]

Did it have the right address on the photo? Did you ever live in Virginia? If so, maybe your ebay or PayPal address is a ring. Doesn't sound like a scam, but not responding to your emails is weird.

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[Jetsfan]

It’s interesting in retrospect, as the seller showed me the tracking number, but didn’t show the full package with the address on it. And no, I’ve never lived in Virginia.

This could all certainly still be a misunderstanding, though I have my doubts.

[ramram]

If they're new to the ebay scam they may not realize that ebay will easily side with the buyer.

Rob M

[chalupacollects]

If it was an expensive item could be a payday loan so to speak...

[Jim65]

Maybe the Virginia address is a friend of his and he doesn't understand that he will lose a claim?

[Throttlesteer]

Originally Posted by chalupacollects

If it was an expensive item could be a payday loan so to speak...

This is what I was thinking. Interest free loan