I have fallen for a scam

[Jessicoocoo]

So sadly yesterday I had fallen for a scam, I feel very stupid for falling for it, anyway I am trying to fix it asap.

I sent my CV for an Ebay sales administrator role, and they replied back, gave me my first listing which was 8 iphones 6 for £400 each and then I had to list another 4.

They all sold, and well the way I found out how it was a scam was I did some research and on a couple of forums people have wrote about them been a scam and you search the address for the company and it comes up with a recruitment agency for construction jobs.

I contacted Ebay they advised me to cancel and refund and also message the buyers about what has happened.

I have sent messages but I cannot refund yet as I had already withdrawn the money to my bank account and it's not gone through yet, once it's gone through I am going to send it back to my Paypal account and refund everyone, also two of the iphones I sent payment through email so I have a put a dispute in for that one.

My question is, is there anyway I can cancel a pending payment (the payment that is going through to my account) it would be a lot easier and quicker if I can, if not then okay.

But if anyone knows a way I can then please do let me know.

Can't beliebve I fell for this 

[zamush]

Hi Several months ago I almost fell for it after replying to a recruitment agency listing. Pulled out last minute after finding a news article for eBay listing scam. The online job sites are littered with them, if even a small amount of people actually fall for it, the scammer still makes a lot of money. Typical job adverts are: Ebay sales administrator Online ad lister Online administrator Want to work part time for home? This is how the scam works. After replying to the job ad (and worryingly supplying a scammer with your name, address, phone number, email, employment history via your CV) the scammer then emails you about the 'job'. There are a few twists to the scam but a typical one looks like this. They explain that they are looking for help in listing high value items on eBay, and due to them being new to eBay they don't have much rating on there. So they illegedly have the goods, they would like you to list them and they will send them. You act as a mule or proxy. Next, they hit you with the money part. They say they will pay you £50-75+ per item listed that sells. They say you can't go wrong, they are very confident the items will sell and you'll get your money from the buyer. Here's the thing though. Assuming you agreed to list 5 x new iPhone 5s on your eBay account for say, £300 each. They sell of course, buyers send you the cash. You then take off your £75 per item fee, and send the remainder to the scammer. Scammer receives £1125. Days will pass. Then a week. The scammer will stop replying. Then you get contacted by the buyers asking where their item is. Then when you can't supply it, they will lodge a buyer guarantee claim against you. Buyers will receive full refund for total £1800 (5 x £300) and eBay recovery dept will pursue you to recover the money, your eBay account could be suspended while you try to explain you've been scammed. Meanwhile the scammer has done it successfully to another 5 people that day all over the country and made several thousand pounds. Rinse and repeat. Theres a old saying. If something is too good to be true, it probably is. I'm a bit more paranoid now with my CV, I removed phone number, address. Just have name and email. If a recruiter needs more I then have the power to supply it rather than giving potential scammer my personal details. Good luck, you live and learn. I'm sure so many are falling for this every day all over the world.

[kernowlass]

Contact customer services and if the transfer is still pending they may be able to reverse it.

Click on the words "Contact" at the bottom of your paypal account summary > click on the "call us" option on the left (fees "may" apply so check the cost with your phone tariff first, as you sometimes have to wait a while to connect).

When you get through don't select any options just hang on till you get transfered to an agent or say the word "agent".

OR have you considered contacting Customer Service via Facebook or Twitter?

It's: https://www.facebook.com/PayPalUK and @AskPayPal for Twitter.