I’ve received an MC 139 alert for an item I sold on ebay tonight, stating that the account may have been used without the owner’s permission & the listing had been cancelled. This was after the item was paid for via paypal.

Can eBay read your messages?

Does eBay monitor and store members’ messages? We may monitor messages (together with any attachments) sent between members for fraud, abuse, spam, illegal content, and other policy violations. We keep a copy of all communications which can be used to help in these circumstances.

Can you send a private message on eBay?

How to send a message on eBay. If you’ve bid on, bought from, or sold to the member, you can contact them through My eBay: Find the item in your Purchase History. Type your message and select Send.

Is it safe to give an eBay seller your email address?

In the majority of cases, we don’t share buyers’ personal email addresses. We replace email addresses with aliases for buyers and sellers to hide personal contact information. When you communicate, your email appears like [email protected] and is sent through our secure platform.

How do I contact another person on eBay?

Here’s how it works:

  1. Click the user ID of the member you want to email.
  2. On the member’s My World page, click Contact member.
  3. A dialog box will appear.
  4. Click Continue.
  5. On the Find Answers page, choose the topic that best fits your question and look for your question in any Q&A that appears.

How do I contact someone outside of eBay?

For Pre-Sale Questions

  1. Click the Ask Seller a Question link near the upper-right of the listing you want to ask about. On the modified mail forwarding system page, select the type of question you intend to ask from the Subject drop-down list.
  2. Enter the text of your question and click Send to send your message.

What is eBay private message?

If you have interested buyers but your item still hasn’t sold, you can send them a private offer: Go to My eBay and select Messages. Open an email from the member and select send an offer directly to the member at the bottom of the email. Enter the quantity, price, and message to the buyer. (

How do I view sent messages on eBay?

You can always view your eBay Messages by signing in to My eBay and selecting Messages – opens in new window or tab….How to send a message on eBay

  1. Find the item in your Purchase History.
  2. Select the More actions dropdown menu and select Contact seller or Contact buyer.
  3. Type your message and select Send.

Do eBay sellers see your email address?

The auction website eBay hides the email address of buyers and sellers to increase privacy. By default, you can see the eBay username of other users, but not their private email address. If you are actively involved in a transaction with a buyer, however, you can request a copy of their contact information.

How can I avoid being scammed on eBay?

Here’s how to avoid eBay scams:

  1. Never accept checks as payment.
  2. Always complete transactions through eBay’s official channels.
  3. Document everything.
  4. Along with photographing everything, try to record any identifying details about the item.
  5. Always arrange for a tracking number for any deliveries you send.

How do I find eBay contact information?

To get an eBay member’s phone number, go to the Find Contact Information in the Advanced Search: Members: Find Contact Information link. Fill out the form by entering your transaction partner’s user ID and the number of the item that you’re inquiring about, and then click the Search button.

How do I find eBay contact details?

To request a member’s contact information:

  1. Click the “Advanced Search” link at the top of most eBay pages.
  2. Under the Members section on the left side of the page, click Find contact information.
  3. Enter the user ID of the member and the number of the item you have in common.