marketplace Scam
Counterfeit Luxury Goods Listing
Counterfeit rings list designer bags and watches using stolen catalog photos. WebVetted reviews serial numbers, past takedowns, and seller sourcing stories so you can avoid knockoffs.
Red flags
- Listing hides serial numbers or refuses additional photos.
- Seller offers dozens of brand-new designer items with no receipts.
- Return policy is limited to 24 hours or charges “authenticity restocking fees.”
How to Respond
- Run the listing via the Marketplace Checker to view authenticity risk signals.
- Ask for timestamped images showing serials and compare to manufacturer guides.
- Escalate through eBay or your payment provider as soon as you see knockoff tells.
📌 Case study
Our team flagged a seller pushing Hermès bags that all used the same studio lighting from a Hong Kong boutique. Another account mailed empty dust bags instead of watches and vanished before feedback caught up.
marketplace Scam
High-Value Electronics Never Delivered
Sellers list scarce GPUs or consoles, collect payment, and disappear with tracking numbers that never update. WebVetted analyzes review velocity, warehouse addresses, and shipping promises to expose the pattern.
Red flags
- Listing price is far below market during a shortage.
- Seller feedback is private or restricted to the last month.
- Shipping timeframe is vague or says “ships from supplier.”
How to Respond
- Paste the listing into the Marketplace Checker to gauge risk signals.
- Pay through eBay-managed payments or PayPal Goods to preserve protection.
- If tracking never updates, open a case with your screenshots and WebVetted findings.
📌 Case study
We investigated an eBay shop that sold dozens of PS5s, then uploaded fake FedEx tracking that stalled at “label created.” Another seller promised MacBooks but drop-shipped empty boxes with insurance removed.
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