Reporting Ebay Fakes Three Ways !! YAY

CobaltBlu · Jul 5th, 2007, 10:31 PM

Mods, feel free to move this to the correct place, maybe I should have put it in the main eBay forum???

From another board, I have to share this!!! I wish I could take credit, but alas, I never knew there was more than one way, and its great because way #3 allows you to put in your information as to why, etc...

I am really happy about this, I only ever did number 1! We can do all three for one item. Its not that time consuming, and YAY, for those heinous fakes it seems a good investment of a little time.

Scenario 1: Report as a counterfeit
Step 1: Select "Counterfeits and copyright violations"
Step 2: Select "Potential trademark infringement"
Step 3: Select "Counterfeit clothing..."
Click on "Continue"
When next page appears, click on "Email us"
When next page appears, click on "Send"
After email is sent, go back to the first reporting screen.

Scenario 2: Report as listing violation
Step 1: Select "Listing policy violations"
Step 2: Select "Misleading title"
Step 3: Select "Intentionally misleading or deceptive titles"
Click on "Continue"
When next page appears, click on "Email us"
When next page appears, click on "Send"
After email is sent, go back to the first reporting screen.

Scenario 3: Report as fraud
Step 1: Select "Fraudulent listings"
Step 2: Select "You suspect that a listing is fraudulent but you didn't bid"
Step 3: This box contains a message telling you to click on "Continue".
Click on Continue
When the next page appears, click on "Email us".
When the next page appears, you will see a box with the item number already input and a box titled ""Enter your question/concern". Write your reasons for believing that the article is fraudulent. ... I include the facts and language stating that the article is a fake, the seller is a fraudster and that eBay is complicit by allowing the seller to continue to list items.

Hummingbird · Jul 6th, 2007, 10:28 AM

KUDOS! CobaltBlu. This is invaluable info. IMO it belongs not only in the general eBay section - where I would never have seen it - but in each specific handbag subsection reference area. Not buried, but its own stand alone reference guide.

harleyNemma · Jul 6th, 2007, 12:19 PM

this is the best information, CB! Thank you for sharing it...I too have only done the first option and it's nice to know there are options for reporting!

RoseMary · Jul 7th, 2007, 06:15 AM

that's great information, thank you!

Kelly_Birkin · Jul 8th, 2007, 12:36 PM

CobaltBlu--Thank you for the information!! It's very helpful. :)

CobaltBlu · Jul 13th, 2007, 04:25 PM

Another member suggested I add that you must scroll down to the bottom of the listing to find the "report this item" option on the listing.

Then, let the magic begin!!!!

Thanks TDJ!!!

rothjess · Jul 22nd, 2007, 09:05 PM

Wow! I had no idea. Thanks for the info. I've just started reporting obvious fakes, so now it's time to REALLY start reporting them. I just bookmark the form and paste the numbers in while browsing. Once I hit 10, I open it back up. Makes it REALLY easy to report fakes.

chloebalenciaga · Jul 22nd, 2007, 09:12 PM

A well researched "How To" guide. Thanks CobaltBlu!

Voodoo · Jul 22nd, 2007, 09:15 PM

Thank you for this info!!!

skigirl73 · Jul 22nd, 2007, 09:21 PM

Thanks for the info! Now only if eBay would actually do something after they are reported!

CobaltBlu · Jul 22nd, 2007, 10:41 PM

^^I have had a lot of good luck lately, especially with option 3, which lets you have a little rant as well.

thompk · Jul 22nd, 2007, 11:45 PM

That's GREAT info!!! Thx for all the tips:)

noracrub · Jul 22nd, 2007, 11:55 PM

Please do an item search for "I'm not a plastic bag Hindmarch navy blue COD" The items that come up for me with that search are offered by a seller in Scotland. This one cries out fake to me. Seller registered on eBay just a week and a half ago and has no feedback yet as all their sales have occured over the last five days.

They are selling the US version of the bag, the UK version was brown on ivory. The bags shown are wrapped in plastic. As far as I know, these bags come in tissue wrap.

Total sales for the bags they've sold since last Wednesday is $3,546. This includes one sale today (Sunday) for $975. I wonder did the buyer think they were going to get all the bags shown in the photo?

Why did they suddenly start to sell the bags on Wednesday? Did they want bidders to think the bags were the ones sold in Whole Foods in the US on July 18? They offer no explanation as to where they got the bags. They currently have 11 more bags listed, most asking for payment by COD.

Is there any point reporting this to eBay? It's difficult to prove that they are copies of the Anya Hindmarch bags.

CobaltBlu · Jul 23rd, 2007, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rothjess

Wow! I had no idea. Thanks for the info. I've just started reporting obvious fakes, so now it's time to REALLY start reporting them. I just bookmark the form and paste the numbers in while browsing. Once I hit 10, I open it back up. Makes it REALLY easy to report fakes.

Yes, and once you report one way, you can just click "back to past viewed item' (or whatever it says, LOL) and you can do the next method, and so on...

I also want to say again that I cannot take credit for this, I did read it on a scarf board. But I am happy to share it here and hope that we continue to shut down fake auctions.

noracrub, I am not sure what to say about that situation....I do not know how to tell if these are authentic, I guess someone could have stood in line and gotten them, I really know nothing about them. But if you believe they are fake, do report.....

Lvbabydoll · Jul 23rd, 2007, 08:41 AM

Wow thanks for the info!

Jul 5th, 2007, 10:31 PM	#1
CobaltBlu Enhance my patina! Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 8,328	Reporting Ebay Fakes Three Ways !! YAY Mods, feel free to move this to the correct place, maybe I should have put it in the main eBay forum??? From another board, I have to share this!!! I wish I could take credit, but alas, I never knew there was more than one way, and its great because way #3 allows you to put in your information as to why, etc... I am really happy about this, I only ever did number 1! We can do all three for one item. Its not that time consuming, and YAY, for those heinous fakes it seems a good investment of a little time. Scenario 1: Report as a counterfeit Step 1: Select "Counterfeits and copyright violations" Step 2: Select "Potential trademark infringement" Step 3: Select "Counterfeit clothing..." Click on "Continue" When next page appears, click on "Email us" When next page appears, click on "Send" After email is sent, go back to the first reporting screen. Scenario 2: Report as listing violation Step 1: Select "Listing policy violations" Step 2: Select "Misleading title" Step 3: Select "Intentionally misleading or deceptive titles" Click on "Continue" When next page appears, click on "Email us" When next page appears, click on "Send" After email is sent, go back to the first reporting screen. Scenario 3: Report as fraud Step 1: Select "Fraudulent listings" Step 2: Select "You suspect that a listing is fraudulent but you didn't bid" Step 3: This box contains a message telling you to click on "Continue". Click on Continue When the next page appears, click on "Email us". When the next page appears, you will see a box with the item number already input and a box titled ""Enter your question/concern". Write your reasons for believing that the article is fraudulent. ... I include the facts and language stating that the article is a fake, the seller is a fraudster and that eBay is complicit by allowing the seller to continue to list items. __________________ **HERMES AUTHENTICATION FORMAT: Thanks to the Queen, DQ for the suggestion.* item: scarf listing number: 123456789 seller: fast eddie link: http://www.ebay.com comments: did they ever print 'hermees paris' on the scarf? (Post Hermes Requests HERE) *CLICK: REPORT eBay FAKES in THREE different WAYS**

Jul 6th, 2007, 10:28 AM	#2
Hummingbird H'Bird Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,609	Re: Reporting Ebay Fakes Three Ways !! YAY KUDOS! CobaltBlu. This is invaluable info. IMO it belongs not only in the general eBay section - where I would never have seen it - but in each specific handbag subsection reference area. Not buried, but its own stand alone reference guide.

Jul 7th, 2007, 06:15 AM	#4
RoseMary ♥ my dog ♥ Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Somewhere in Europe Posts: 21,288	Re: Reporting Ebay Fakes Three Ways !! YAY that's great information, thank you! __________________

Jul 8th, 2007, 12:36 PM	#5
Kelly_Birkin The Someday Princess Joined: Apr 2007 Location: A small tiny piece in the huge orange pie (USA) Posts: 4,984	Re: Reporting Ebay Fakes Three Ways !! YAY CobaltBlu--Thank you for the information!! It's very helpful. :) __________________ " Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear. " ~John Lennon 1940-1980 Hermes wish list for 2008 Graduation: Lumieres de paris scarf in the Craie/bleu/rouge fonce colorway (thank you, Katel) Limited edition Hermes Children for a Better World Twilly in purple colorway GRADUATION: October 02, 2008 :)

Jul 13th, 2007, 04:25 PM	#6
CobaltBlu Enhance my patina! Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 8,328	Re: Reporting Ebay Fakes Three Ways !! YAY Another member suggested I add that you must scroll down to the bottom of the listing to find the "report this item" option on the listing. Then, let the magic begin!!!! Thanks TDJ!!! __________________ **HERMES AUTHENTICATION FORMAT: Thanks to the Queen, DQ for the suggestion.* item: scarf listing number: 123456789 seller: fast eddie link: http://www.ebay.com comments: did they ever print 'hermees paris' on the scarf? (Post Hermes Requests HERE) *CLICK: REPORT eBay FAKES in THREE different WAYS**

Jul 6th, 2007, 12:19 PM	#3
harleyNemma Harley & Hermes Joined: Aug 2006 Location: The PNW Posts: 3,272	Re: Reporting Ebay Fakes Three Ways !! YAY this is the best information, CB! Thank you for sharing it...I too have only done the first option and it's nice to know there are options for reporting! __________________ Live Life With Passion

Jul 22nd, 2007, 09:05 PM	#7
rothjess ... Joined: Jun 2007 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 720	Re: Reporting Ebay Fakes Three Ways !! YAY Wow! I had no idea. Thanks for the info. I've just started reporting obvious fakes, so now it's time to REALLY start reporting them. I just bookmark the form and paste the numbers in while browsing. Once I hit 10, I open it back up. Makes it REALLY easy to report fakes.

Jul 22nd, 2007, 09:12 PM	#8
chloebalenciaga Member Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 626	Re: Reporting Ebay Fakes Three Ways !! YAY A well researched "How To" guide. Thanks CobaltBlu!

Jul 22nd, 2007, 09:15 PM	#9
Voodoo Obsessed Tano-Ite Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Face Down Posts: 6,464	Re: Reporting Ebay Fakes Three Ways !! YAY Thank you for this info!!! __________________ GO STARS! ... 4 DAYS TO GO!

Jul 22nd, 2007, 09:21 PM	#10
skigirl73 Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,167	Re: Reporting Ebay Fakes Three Ways !! YAY Thanks for the info! Now only if eBay would actually do something after they are reported!

Jul 22nd, 2007, 10:41 PM	#11
CobaltBlu Enhance my patina! Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 8,328	Re: Reporting Ebay Fakes Three Ways !! YAY ^^I have had a lot of good luck lately, especially with option 3, which lets you have a little rant as well. __________________ **HERMES AUTHENTICATION FORMAT: Thanks to the Queen, DQ for the suggestion.* item: scarf listing number: 123456789 seller: fast eddie link: http://www.ebay.com comments: did they ever print 'hermees paris' on the scarf? (Post Hermes Requests HERE) *CLICK: REPORT eBay FAKES in THREE different WAYS**

Jul 22nd, 2007, 11:45 PM	#12
thompk The Snobshopper Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 1,722	Re: Reporting Ebay Fakes Three Ways !! YAY That's GREAT info!!! Thx for all the tips:) __________________ From one small bee-ing…a world of healing… www.healthfromthehive.com

Jul 22nd, 2007, 11:55 PM	#13
noracrub Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 10	Re: Reporting Ebay Fakes Three Ways !! YAY Please do an item search for "I'm not a plastic bag Hindmarch navy blue COD" The items that come up for me with that search are offered by a seller in Scotland. This one cries out fake to me. Seller registered on eBay just a week and a half ago and has no feedback yet as all their sales have occured over the last five days. They are selling the US version of the bag, the UK version was brown on ivory. The bags shown are wrapped in plastic. As far as I know, these bags come in tissue wrap. Total sales for the bags they've sold since last Wednesday is $3,546. This includes one sale today (Sunday) for $975. I wonder did the buyer think they were going to get all the bags shown in the photo? Why did they suddenly start to sell the bags on Wednesday? Did they want bidders to think the bags were the ones sold in Whole Foods in the US on July 18? They offer no explanation as to where they got the bags. They currently have 11 more bags listed, most asking for payment by COD. Is there any point reporting this to eBay? It's difficult to prove that they are copies of the Anya Hindmarch bags.

Jul 23rd, 2007, 08:41 AM	#15
Lvbabydoll Cupcake Girl Joined: Mar 2006 Location: CA Posts: 35,628	Re: Reporting Ebay Fakes Three Ways !! YAY Wow thanks for the info! __________________ My Collection! (updated slideshows on page 95). My other addiction-Juicy Couture charms! (collection pics in posts 1779 and 1780)