How does this Ebay scam work?

How does this Ebay scam work?

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numtumfutunch

Original Poster:

4,704 posts

137 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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I spotted a 'bargain' on Ebay yesterday and became immediately suspicious someones account had been hacked

Because I was bored I emailed the address listed in the hacked ad and received a pretty convincing Ebay invoice by return

Unfortunately his Paypal account wasnt working - I hate that too LOL - and he supplied Nationwide bank details ie sort code and account number

So how can he be so sure there will be no consequence if I was stupid enough to transfer the cash and the police become involved if his bank details are known?

The sum involved would have been about £3,000 so not inconsequential

Cheers

randlemarcus

13,507 posts

230 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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Either not his account, but that of a patsy who has responded to an advert wanting financial controllers who receive money and send it onwards, or a burn account opened slightly fraudulently.

You pay £3k to that account, and I would be amazed if its still in the account a couple of hours later.