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 eBay access messages?

Accessing My Messages

Located conveniently in My eBay, members can find the My Messages link on the left hand side as well as My Messages section within My Summary . Members can also reach My Messages from reminders that appear in My eBay at A Glance. Alternatively, members can go directly to messages.ebay.com.

Is eBay messaging secure?

When customers send and receive messages from sellers, for example, their communications are not sent over a private channel. Not only could a hacker intercept and read messages, they could modify them in what's known as a “man-in-the-middle” attack. This could lead to fraud or spam being sent from user accounts.

Does eBay delete old messages?

From next Monday (12th September) eBay will begin deleting messages older than six months from your eBay My Messages. They will also reduce the length of time that messages are stored from a year to just six months.

Can an eBay seller see your information?

ebay sellers DON"T get your real name, your billing address or physical address, or any of your credit card information.

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Can eBay seller see my 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.

What does an eBay seller See?

Sellers can opt to send special offers to those watching their items. But this is done thru eBay and the seller never sees the iD, unless the watcher accepts the offer. Otherwise viewers and watchers are anonymous.

Does eBay keep all messages?

We keep a copy of all communications which can be used to help in these circumstances. While we understand members may wish to keep communications private, if you contact members through channels other than eBay, we can't help if problems arise.

How do I delete all messages on eBay?

If you are having issues moving messages to the trash, one workaround is to create a new folder, and move the messages to that folder. If you want you can delete the folder directly or continue to use it as an alternate trash location. Messages in the trash are deleted by eBay after a set period of time (six months?).

How long do eBay messages stay in archive?

archiving a My eBay Message removes it from the Inbox and sends it to the Archive folder. There is not a limit to the number of messages that can be in the Archived folder. Messages are kept for 6 months, no matter which folder they are in.

Can you get scammed in eBay?

The online auction site launched in 1995, and scammers have used it ever since. eBay involves a lot of trust on behalf of the buyer and the seller, but it's relatively easy for that trust to be exploited. The company has put in some safeguards, but you can do a lot to protect yourself as an eBay user.

Does eBay block messages?

If you want to also block messages from them, you can do so easily. In order to block messages from blocked buyers, you just need to: Go to the “Site Preferences” tab of your eBay account. Click on the “Buyer Requirements” page.

What security does eBay use?

HTTPS (the S is for secure) ensures all your communication over the network is encrypted and secure. Browsers like Google Chrome are mandating stronger HTTPS standards and eBay is supportive. eBay pages are HTTPS, and we are requiring our sellers to also only link to HTTPS pages beginning in October 2017.

Are you allowed to give your phone number on eBay?

As some of you know, eBay prohibits phone numbers, email addresses, website links and any other contact information from being included in messages from sellers to shoppers.

How do I complain to eBay?

How do I see messages I've sent on eBay?

If you go into your messages section and then tap at the top where it says Inbox you should be able to select your sent folder.

How do I report a message to buyer on eBay?

How to report a buyer. You can also report a buyer from your Sold items list - opens in new window or tab. Choose Leave feedback from the dropdown menu next to the item, and then select Report buyer. We take all reports seriously, but please make sure your claims are accurate.

How do I block a buyer on eBay?

Do eBay sellers see your credit card number?

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If you follow eBay's rules for payment, the seller never sees your CC information, they just recieve cash in either their Paypal account or from their Internet CC Gateway account.

Can you see who's watching on eBay?

As a seller, you can see how many people are watching your listing under the Watcher column on your active listings page. You can track how many watchers you have on each individual listing, but the identity of the watchers is kept anonymous. There is no way to ID who is watching your sale, or why.

Can you see who views your eBay listing?

In most places where you see the page view number for an active listing, you can click on that number to see a Listing traffic history report. This report allows you to see the page views for the listing over time, and makes it easy for you to see trends.

Can you search a buyer on eBay?

To search for a member:

Click the “Advanced Search” link located at the top of most eBay pages. Under the Members section, click Find a member. Enter the member's user ID or email address. If you're not sure of the exact user ID, enter your closest guess.

Can you ask for someone's email on eBay?

Sellers cannot show or link to direct email addresses in the listing or their Shop pages. Instead buyers can use the Ask a question feature at the bottom of the item description to send email messages to the seller.

Is it safe to give eBay your bank account information?

It's safe. Those numbers are at the bottom of every check you have ever written. In particular, the Routing Number is simply your bank's digital "address" for money routing purposes; it identifies them, not you.

Can someone hack your eBay account?

eBay's system is so secure and sensitive that it can often detect unauthorized attempts to access someone's account, even if the correct password is used, so sometimes eBay is able to lock down the account and immediately change the password on it.