How to alert others re: an ebay scammer?
November 22, 2006 1:08 PM Subscribe
Are there places on the internet to post the truth about an ebay scam artist?
Ebay user daveunj7dy6 of Essex County, NJ, stole $2,400 each from me and a U.S. soldier. We have initiated cases with local law enforcement, Attorney Generals in NJ, the FBI, and small claims court (civil suit). Of course, ebay won't do squat to shut the guy down, despite proof that he deposited our checks yet never sent the exercise equipment he contracted to deliver. Dave lied in his responses to the negative ebay feedback we filed on him by claiming that he refunded our money after the equipment was damaged (both lies). We want to alert future bidders/buyers by posting this information on the internet so that if they conduct searches on his name or ebay ID they might learn the truth and risk involved in dealing with this scumbag. Any specific web/blog/site suggestions?
Ebay user daveunj7dy6 of Essex County, NJ, stole $2,400 each from me and a U.S. soldier. We have initiated cases with local law enforcement, Attorney Generals in NJ, the FBI, and small claims court (civil suit). Of course, ebay won't do squat to shut the guy down, despite proof that he deposited our checks yet never sent the exercise equipment he contracted to deliver. Dave lied in his responses to the negative ebay feedback we filed on him by claiming that he refunded our money after the equipment was damaged (both lies). We want to alert future bidders/buyers by posting this information on the internet so that if they conduct searches on his name or ebay ID they might learn the truth and risk involved in dealing with this scumbag. Any specific web/blog/site suggestions?
This post was deleted for the following reason: don't use ask mefi to smear people that wronged you.
Easy... do a website on this person complete with domain name. You'll get indexed much better if you avoid free hosting and actually buy a domain name and build the website on it (about $10). Then link to it from relevant sites already indexed by Google so that it becomes indexed itself.
As you've discovered, ebay and the authorities couldn't give a rat's ass about individual cases. Myself and a lot of other buyers know that, so we don't just go by feedback... we Google the seller's name. That's why this would be effective.
It's not libel as long as it's factual... just make sure you have your facts straight and tell it like it is. I applaud you not sitting down and taking it, especially with the lawsuit. Accountability is good karma. Good luck.
posted by chef_boyardee at 1:20 PM on November 22, 2006
As you've discovered, ebay and the authorities couldn't give a rat's ass about individual cases. Myself and a lot of other buyers know that, so we don't just go by feedback... we Google the seller's name. That's why this would be effective.
It's not libel as long as it's factual... just make sure you have your facts straight and tell it like it is. I applaud you not sitting down and taking it, especially with the lawsuit. Accountability is good karma. Good luck.
posted by chef_boyardee at 1:20 PM on November 22, 2006
eBay is worthless in helping a buyer when the seller doesn't deliver. I have had experiences with that. But PayPal has helped get my money back in one instance. You really are at risk with some of these sellers on eBay. I really encourage you to keep at it. Don't give up.
posted by JayRwv at 1:30 PM on November 22, 2006
posted by JayRwv at 1:30 PM on November 22, 2006
You could start your own site, like the guy behind the "P-P-P Powerbook."
posted by JPowers at 1:44 PM on November 22, 2006
posted by JPowers at 1:44 PM on November 22, 2006
Best answer: You've already left him feedback -- if he responded to it, you can enter another comment. Mention that you have details on your "about me" page. Then on your Ebay page, give all the information you want to. This has the benefit of reaching people who are checking the seller's feedback before dealing with him.
I've done this twice -- both times I got fast results, then updated my page to say that the seller had taken care of the problem.
posted by wryly at 2:26 PM on November 22, 2006
I've done this twice -- both times I got fast results, then updated my page to say that the seller had taken care of the problem.
posted by wryly at 2:26 PM on November 22, 2006
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