Potential scam?

Question

Hello, For my first item posted I accidentally listed an item as an auction. I will list red flags in hindsight. I wanted to take it down but realized that I had a bid. I saw the bid message which asked me to text them (red flag). First, they asked me to confirm my buyer ID to ensure they were talking to the right person. I asked if they could retract it and they said they wanted to buy it for their cousin so they'll put in an extra $50. I said no problems I can add an extra game as well -...

msau4301 · Accepted Answer

Not a potential scam, definitely a scam attempt. You were right to know not to message outside of eBay (anyone that asks is up to no good), the Vanilla Prepaid card thing yikes (glad you knew about this infamous ploy).Don't worry about waiting for their response, they will not copy it over to eBay, they know they were in the wrong and hopefully now they know you are on to them they leave you be.You don't have to wait for them to retract the bid, the seller can always cancel a bid as well.You wil...