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eBay luxury watch scam: what are my rights in the UK?
Quick answer
If you paid through eBay checkout, open a case quickly with evidence. If you paid off platform, recovery is much harder. Empty box scams happen even with feedback. Next time, use escrow with authentication and never accept bank transfer discounts off eBay.
Customer
I paid for a luxury watch on eBay, opened the package, and the box was empty. eBay luxury watch scam: what are my rights in the UK?
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If you paid through eBay checkout, open an Item Not Received case immediately with photos and tracking proof. If the seller convinced you to bank transfer off eBay, platform protection may not apply and recovery is tough.
Customer
It was off eBay transfer because they offered £200 off.
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That discount cost you protection. For the next purchase, use /services/escrow/ebay workflow: stay secure with held funds and authentication, not wire transfer. Report the scam to Action Fraud as well.
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