Steve Cobham wrote:
> On Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:23:36 +0100, usenet@alienrat.co.uk (Woody)
> wrote:
>
> >Jose de las Heras wrote:
> >
> >> So Im okay. I got my money, and amusement, imagining the guy thinking oh
> >> shit when he read my email (and that was without resorting to use the
> >> pictures Steve donated here ;-)
> >
> >Yes - I was thinking they would be good in case of trouble.
> >
> >> But this wasnt about the Ł4.60. I dont care about Ł4.60. I care about
> >> some guy thinking himself clever enough and trying to get away with
> >> receiving peoples money for nothing.
> >>
> >> So, what to do now? Is there anything that can be done? Of course I
> >> contacted eBay about my concerns, but I somehow doubt theyll do anything.
> >
> >Some kind of police or trading standards people? I know 4.60 isnt a
> >lot, but magnified by many people it indicates a fraud that is probably
> >not a one off. If he gets away with this I dont see what there is to
> >stop him doing it more often.
>
> It also raises the question of eBays seemingly cavalier attitude
> towards what seem to be clear examples of fraudulent conduct.
Indeed. I dont know why they ask for a credit card when you sign up -
they dont seem to protect anything.
>
> Steve - who anticipates that the eBay bubble will eventually burst.
Maybe if something else comes along. There were other auction things,
and they have now mostly gone. I think *something* is needed.
--
Woody
www.alienrat.com