Hi Simon

There is a way to hack and use someone elses user name. I've seen this before, also with a Tyros. As a matter of fact, in the previous case they ran the exact same ad several times.

I don't know how they're doing it this time, because in the earlier situations they would never respond to email.

Scott

I also saw the EBAY Tyros for $1250 and received the same answer from the person in Spain. This is definitely a scam. I already got burned out of $300.00 from some piece of dirt in Romania using legimate UPS confirmation paper. My advice is to stay away from EBAY unless it is $50 or less.

Hi Firehead

I've done well both selling and buying on ebay. I am on the cautious side. If everything looks good beyond a resonable doubt I go for it.

Scott Langholff

Surprise Surprise... this guy gets around quick!!! He's back in Spain now....

Hi,
Before any bidding takes place you must know that I
am currently in
Madrid, Spain where me and my partner supplied
capital for the purchase
of a bankrupt store stock. Now we are trying to
sell the remaining stock. The buy now price would be $1250.

etc etc etc...............

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incorporating PSRworld and Tyrosworld

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share your music, get help and advice, make new friends! All platforms invited!!

eBay is not to blame. Heartless, greedy, cruel people are, and you can run into them anywhere. They are in every business we deal with ... hidden among the rats and other vermin that lurk in the dark. I too, have been burned once, but only once .... and I won't let that stop me from further dealings with good, hinest people. The day we stop trusting is the day humanity ceases to exist, and we revert to an animal kingdom only.

This is ebays answer to me. As of right now the auction is still on.

Hello,

Thank you for contacting SafeHarbor with your report.

Please be assured, if a violation of eBay policy has occurred, we will
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Due to eBay's Privacy policy we are unable to provide information
regarding the details of another user's account. We are equally
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To see if a user id is currently registered with eBay please check their
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This page will tell you if the member is no longer registered with eBay.


We appreciate you making eBay a safe place to trade.

Regards,

Morris Franklin
eBay SafeHarbor
Investigations Team

I think I may have cracked this code!

Okay, we know that the seller's name that's selling the Tyros is "fluffy_black correct?
That is the name listed to the right of the item information. And apparently fluffy_black lives in Jackson MI, USA correct again? Okay, so far so good. But after several people e-mailed the seller, ie., "fluffy_black" the responses were vague to say the least. Talk of the person being in Spain, Greece, back in Spain, etc. Nothing really said in the e-mail responses to the seller living in Jackson, MI. USA.

Now to the juicy part. If you've noticed that the seller, ie., "fluffy_black" sells items that are relatively 'inexpensive', mostly small articles like jewlery, purses, handbags, watches, etc. No really big expensive items from what I saw. And another very interesting thing is that fluffy_black is not a 'male' apparently but a 'female'. How do I know that? Take a look at this:

Quick Bust! Natural Bust Enhancers ~ Sealed! Item number: 2950192769




Bidding has ended for this item
(fluffy_black is the winner) <<

If you are fluffy_black, Sign in for your status.

Sold for: US $10.00
Ended: Sep-09-03 16:53:22 PDT
History: 1 bid (US $10.00 starting bid)
Buyer: fluffy_black( 518)


Auction ended early with Buy It Now.
Location: USA Virginia
United States

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Feedback rating: 392
Positive feedback: 100%
Registered Jan-24-97 in United States

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This auction is for one 90 count bottle of Quick Bust Breast Enhancement supplements.

I'm not trying to offend anyone on the Forum, I'm just trying to get to the root of this possible "cover up" and expose the truth. Pardon the pun.


Why on earth would a woman, who sells nick nack items suddenly sell a "HUGE" item in the Tyros. Were going from items that sell for a 'buck' to an item that sells for 3 grand!!!! Very "eye brow raising" if you ask me. So here is my scenario to the whole thing. Read on -

The person or persons that listed the Tyros for sale is NOT "fluffy_black". Somebody is using her USER ID and account to sell the Tyros. A hijacked account being used for the explicit purpose of deceiving the masses in the attempt to extort money from an unsuspecting person or persons. The Tyros is popular - and expensive!!! And even at $1,250 or $1,550 or whatever - the thieves are still making out like bandits if somebody takes the bait. I doubt very seriously that fluffy_black is in Europe as we speak buying huge inventory from a bankrupt Music Store conglomerate. When she's selling nick nack items that sell for a buck???? I don't think so.

That is my take on it. And I cannot fathom why e-Bay personnel are so lackadaisical about it. Buyer Beware!!! And shame on the 'head stuck in the sand' e-Bay staff for not taking prompt and appropriate action for fraud on their Auction site.

Best regards,
Mike

Evil grows in the dark
Where the sun, it never shines
Evil grows in cracks and holes
And lives in people's minds
Evil grew, it's part of you
And now it seems to be
That every time I look at you
Evil grows in me
Poppy Family

Mike,
Maybe it is her boyfriend???

So....ebay obviously removed that bogus auction. It was even gone from my saved what I'm watching list.

However, the following still showed up of the email that I got of my favorite searches.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2563212006&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1

I think its appropriate to thank everyone for taking part in this post because I emailed this link to ebay. If they had any questions or reservations I think the conversation here spelled it out quite clearly.

Yay for the SynthZone Team.

Best
Scott