What are the risks of selling on eBay?

What are the risks of selling on eBay?

Read on for the other five risks that every eBay seller should monitor and manage.

• Counterfeit goods.
• Unwittingly illegal activity.
• Poor business choices.
• Identity theft through phishes and spoofs.
• Unhappiness and depression.

Is eBay dangerous?

You can buy safely on eBay. In fact, eBay is safer than someone’s personal website because of the third-party involvement of eBay and Paypal. Always report any offers to buy or sell an item outside of eBay.

Why did I get banned from eBay?

Why your account was suspended or restricted Holds, restrictions, or suspensions are usually placed on accounts for one of the following reasons: You have eBay fees to pay. You need to reimburse eBay for a refund we made to your buyer. You have violated one of our rules or policies.

How do I get unbanned from eBay?

Typically, eBay suspends accounts for two reasons: payment issues and a rules & terms violation. For payment problems, you simply need to pay the outstanding balance and your account will be reinstated. For other issues, you need to contact eBay, explain the situation and see if they will reverse the suspension.

How long is eBay ban?

eBay may implement account suspensions for seven, ten or 30 days – or even indefinitely! A full suspension is usually the outcome of a serious violation of eBay’s rules and policies. This can also happen if you consistently under-perform. Most often, eBay takes this step after issuing a few warnings.

Why would eBay permanently suspend my account?

Usually, a suspension is due to a rule violation, failure to pay fees or one of seven reasons eBay outlines in their terms of services. If you have been suspended, call eBay directly at 1-866-540-3229 and ask about ways to resolve the outstanding issues on your account.

Why can’t I access my eBay account?

If you can’t sign in to your eBay account Make sure Caps Lock isn’t on. Look for spelling errors. If you recently changed your username or password, your browser might remember your old information. Try manually entering your new username and password.

How do I reset my eBay account?

You can change your account settings any time by going to the Account tab in My eBay. You can also update your profile in My eBay by selecting your username.

How was eBay hacked?

The attack was made through compromised employee accounts that allowed unauthorized access to its corporate network, the company said in a statement. It said the breach was first detected about two weeks ago.

How do I make my eBay account secure?

Tips for keeping your eBay account secure

1. Change your password regularly. To keep your account secure, we recommend updating your password regularly.
2. Add 2 Step Verification.
3. Update your contact details.
4. Watch out for spoof or phishing emails.
5. Report any strange activity on your account.

How do I file a formal complaint against eBay?

Go to your My eBay page. In the Purchase History area, click the link to take you to the items you’ve purchased. Scroll down the page to find the item in question and choose Resolve a Problem from the pull-down menu at the far right. The Resolution Center’s Resolve a Problem form appears.

How do I speak to eBay customer service?

Need to speak to someone? If you can’t find the answer in any of our help sections, visit Contact Us and choose a top issue or ask a question. Click ‘call’ and we’ll give you a direct phone number and a PIN number.