I got this email from eBay

Well im sure theres a lot of people here who know about eBay and stuff but I've just started using it and im am still learning how to use it and paypal aswell.

I go this email from eBay today on my account.

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Your bank has approved your Direct Debit Instruction to eBay Europe S.Ã* r.l. . You will not have to worry about initiating your monthly payments on your account. eBay will automatically deduct your monthly invoice amount from your bank account 7 to 10 days after receipt of your invoice. This payment method takes effect immediately.

Here is the Direct Debit Guarantee for your information:

The Direct Debit Guarantee

* This Guarantee is offered by all Banks and Building Societies that take part in the Direct Debit Scheme.
* The efficiency and security of the Scheme is monitored and protected by your own Bank or Building Society.
* If the amounts to be paid or the payment dates change JPMC Re: eBay will notify
you 10 working days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed.
* If an error is made by JPMC Re: eBay or your Bank or Building Society, you are guaranteed full and immediate refund from your branch of the amount paid.
* You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by writing to your Bank or Building Society.
* If you choose to cancel your Direct Debit arrangement, please also send a copy of your letter to us.

Thank You!

eBay

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I dont understand that bit about the monthly payments on my account automatically coming out from my bank you have to make a monthly payment just to have an ebay account!!???

Are you sure that is an email from eBay and not from a site trying to get your banking info?

You shouldn't.

I think they're referring to your purchases, or sales. That what it sounds like.

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Originally Posted by FakeBoobsRule

Are you sure that is an email from eBay and not from a site trying to get your banking info?

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Yeah, that's what I thought first as well, but they're no link they're trying to make you click on or about activating an account.

Sure you didn't sign up for a seller account also?

@ FakeBoobsRule - I think if it was somebody trying to get his info then they would have asked for it?

Im pretty sure its from eBay it wasnt and email to my email account it was a message/email thing to my eBay account direct so im quite sure its not a fake or anything.

But ive never heard of having to pay a monthly sum just for being a member?

Heres the second part of the email.

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Learn how you can protect yourself from spoof (fake) emails at:

Spoof Email Tutorial - Page 1

This administrative email was sent to [email protected] from eBay Europe S.Ã* r.l. Your account is registered on eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace. As outlined in our User Agreement, eBay will periodically send you information about site changes and enhancements.

See our Privacy Policy and User Agreement if you have questions about eBay's communication policies.

Privacy Policy: eBay Privacy Policy

User Agreement: Your User Agreement

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Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.

eBay and the eBay logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of eBay, Inc.

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So anyone can explain? Does anyone here have a seller account on eBay?

No cc don't worry, they take whatever you owe them. When you try to sell something it doesn't automatically charge you the money to list it. You'll get charged for it later in the month probally. Listing fees normally range from less than $1.00 to $50.00 for all the fancy stuff (US prices by the way, sorry :jointsmile:). It's always good to invest some money into the listing (expecially when it's over $200).

I edited this post around 4 times this is the last time :stoned::stoned:

Looks like a nigerian scam to me

Haha come on reb thats pretty racist!

only joking! lol.

hahaha thats what there called!!! Okay there also called 419 scams:thumbsup: