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Is this an eBay scam?

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Hogu · 23/12/2021 21:26

I bought a phone on eBay but when it arrived it wasn't in the condition it was advertised. I opened up a return request and seller offered me around partial refund to keep it! I accepted the partial refund as it meant a £400 phone only coat £40!
Now they've refunded me they are saying it was a mistake and I need to pay her the money back straight to her PayPal account. I can't reopen the case as it automatically closed but I'm not sure if this is some sort of scam?

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underneaththeash · 23/12/2021 21:30

Just ignore it and block.

mrsbitaly · 23/12/2021 21:33

I'm not sure if it's a scam but that's alot to refund for a phone if its in working order and worth £400 so it's likely to have been an error. I would wait for ebay to get involved they can initiate that you refund if they feel its warranted or decide that the agreement cannot be changed.

Duxiejhrhrvjz · 23/12/2021 21:34

Definitely don’t give them the money back!

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Chimley · 23/12/2021 22:27

Just ignore and wait to see if Ebay contacts you.

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