[jarthurs1981]

Originally Posted by renzo75

Hey guys

Take this as a HUGE warning.

*NEVER* pay for an iphone or anything else in the forums via 'Ebay Gift Certificates'

You go through ebay and paypal but are NOT protected. This is a false assumption.

They see this 'gift certificate' as a gift. Just like giving someone some money for a present - meant NOTHING.. Even if you say it's for 'goods' in the subject, means jack sh*t.

I recently got scammed (as did a few others on this board) and had a fair few heated discussions with ebay and paypal (threatening with account closures and legal action).

I have my money back, and the scammer is being tracked now somehow.

My recommendation is either use EBAY and buy from listings and then pay using paypal (for your protection), or paypal 'send money' is safe as well - no other way.

Western Union and other places are not safe either in my opinion.

If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is...

There's my 2c worth.

NOTE: If ok moderators, feel free to edit this as you see fit, and I'd like it made a sticky.

The best way not to get scammed is to not use E-Bay. It just sucks flat out.