eBay scammer - please help

[orb85750]

I've dealt with this before, but it's possible that eBay has changed their policies.  (I don't know.)  Tell him that you will ship to a USA confirmed paypal address only.  If he pays you by paypal with anything other than that, you can refund his money from inside of paypal under that transaction.  You can eventually (after 7 days) enter him as a non-paying bidder.  Non-paying bidders cannot leave negative feedback on the items for which they have not legitimately paid.  Again, the rules possibly could have changed with all the eBay changes as of late, which are mostly bad IMO.  Nothing real comes from Nigeria, unfortunately.  Best, -Dave

[orb85750]

That's a damn good question, to which I do not know the answer (sorry).  Could you call eBay support with that very question? I think that's your best bet.  

[orb85750]

Paypal definitely has a phone number.  I'm not sure about eBay.  Another option.  Let this Nigerian joker pay (or not pay) and either ignore him or string him along.  He doesn't expect to receive the laptop with 6 days, does he?  On the 7th day, report him as a non-paying bidder and he won't be able to leave you negative feedback.  Would he have any reason for leaving you negative feedback earlier if he thinks he's going to get a free laptop shortly?  (I see there could be a problem if you want to relist this exact item right away.)