Costs and Process of Private Selling in ON

[sirAQUAMAN64]

Okay, I'm fackin' pissed at this !!! 
I can't cancel my eBay account, they won't tell me why I was suspect in the first place, no number to call, so I thought I'd just let it sit and it'd eventually go dormant. Now this? 

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We are contacting you to remind you that on 4 OCT 2006 we identified some unusual activity in your account coming from a foreign IP address :221.221.200.47 ( IP address located in China ) . We have been notified that a card associated with your account has been reported as lost or stolen and involved in fraudulent transactions, or that there were additional problems with your card.

According to our site policy you will have to confirm that you are the real owner of the eBay account by completing the following form or else your account will be marked as fraudulent , and will remain open for investigation. You will pay for the fees wich will result from the financial transactions between eBay and FIT ( Fraud Investigations Team ) .

https://signin.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...

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[dorin]

Are you sure this email is legit?  If it is, you should have an identical copy in your eBay account.

[sirAQUAMAN64]

Are you sure this email is legit?  If it is, you should have an identical copy in your eBay account.

Directs me to what looks like the real eBay, but I'm not re-entering my credit card info again.

I called VISA and they see no recent transactions or attempts. I'm not too worried about the credit card at this point. I just wish eBay would go away and agree to close the account.

[dorin]

I've seen really convincing-looking spoofs before.  Seriously, just login to your eBay account (type in the eBay URL yourself) and see if you have the same message.  If you don't, then it's just a spoof and you can safely ignore it.

[UmroAyyar]

sirAqua can't login to his account, its suspended being suspect of a fraudulent transaction.

Quite a conundrum, can't login, can't cancel.

[sirAQUAMAN64]

I FWed it by copying and pasting to eBay directly for questioning. I wouldn't care about this Chinese activity stuff, except the part phrased "You will pay" and "You will..." this and that.

I found a way to log-in and all I have is '1 alert' and not this. Can't see the previous eMails in my account tho. Ridiculously frustrating dealing with eBay. If I ever want anything off there, I'll gladly pay off one of you folks handsomely to get it for me 

[dorin]

I can pretty much guarantee it's a spoof.  The language is designed to alarm you and get you to want to "fix" the problem on the spot - and then they get your credit card info.  It's really easy to disguise URLs.  https://signin.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SignIn

I've been on eBay for almost 10 years now and I've got a decent track record.  So if you want anything PM me.

[sirAQUAMAN64]

I've been on eBay for almost 10 years now and I've got a decent track record.  So if you want anything PM me.

I'll keep that in mind for the future. Where were those weiner metal people BBQ thingies again? 


No, really.

[safristi]

Were ya Burned on a err TRANS _ACTION or somefing?..... ..douse It Sir "AQUA"....

[No H2O]

What are the costs and process for getting it certified and emission tested (or does it need to be emission tested - diesels are just 'visual inspection' so not worried if it does, but don't know)?

Whatever a safety standards certificate costs (varies) plus any repairs needed to pass it.

An E-test will not be required if still within the first year or your two year period. Otherwise, whatever the E-Test costs.

What is the process and cost if I sell 'as-is'?

Well if you are a nice person, you can drive it over to the new owner's place or to a garage of their choice to have the safety inspection performed.

It is up to the buyer to pay for the Safety Standards Certificate, any required repairs and the Used Vehicle Information Package.

IMPORTANT: have the ownership changed into the new owner's name as UNFIT by going with them to the licencing bureau. This relieves you of all responsibility of what the new owner may do with your vehicle once they have it...like driving it without insurance. Never just sign over the ownership and hand it to them and let them drive off. And don't lend your licence plates to the new owner by leaving them on your vehicle till they are done doing with whatever needs doing.

Even if you sell the vehicle certified, go with them to the licencing bureau to have the ownership put in their name on the spot. Don't rely on them doing it within the 7 or 10 days that they have to transfer ownership. The vehicle is still in your name and you will be responsible for anything that is done with it.

[mdxtasy]

Okay, I'm fackin' pissed at this !!! 
I can't cancel my eBay account, they won't tell me why I was suspect in the first place, no number to call, so I thought I'd just let it sit and it'd eventually go dormant. Now this? 

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Dear siraquaman64@hotmail.com,

We are contacting you to remind you that on 4 OCT 2006 we identified some unusual activity in your account coming from a foreign IP address :221.221.200.47 ( IP address located in China ) . We have been notified that a card associated with your account has been reported as lost or stolen and involved in fraudulent transactions, or that there were additional problems with your card.

According to our site policy you will have to confirm that you are the real owner of the eBay account by completing the following form or else your account will be marked as fraudulent , and will remain open for investigation. You will pay for the fees wich will result from the financial transactions between eBay and FIT ( Fraud Investigations Team ) .

https://signin.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...

eBay's Privacy Policy and Law Enforcement Disclosure: We care deeply about the privacy of the eBay community and will protect the privacy of our members even while working closely with law enforcement to prevent criminal activity. If you are unsure about our privacy practices, please visit eBay's Privacy Central for more information.

First off, they should know your name.  Secondly, why misspell something in an 'official' letter?

"You will pay for the fees wich will result "

[UmroAyyar]

If the message is not in your ebay message box, its a spoof.

[sirAQUAMAN64]

LOL @ 'wich' 

I'm not worrying about it. If I have a further update - which I suspect at some point - I'll happily  update you guys.

[sirAQUAMAN64]

As expected. Official process is to follow as Dorin stated.

From :  eBay Customer Support <spoof@ebay.com>
 
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[UmroAyyar]

But! they will communicate with you all right, but won't unsuspend or close your account. You are trapped. 

[sirAQUAMAN64]

But! they will communicate with you all right, but won't unsuspend or close your account. You are trapped. 

Account has got to turn dormant in what... 5-10 years? 

Must... not... log-on... 

[safristi]

"wich".."Wikken" lets call the HOLE thang  err "OFF!!!"......DUNK'in Do NUTZ anyone... ..Salem All the Chem......

[bak13lan]

Two weeks ago I sold my 1994 Mazda 626 "as is". I sold it without being E/Safety certified. A couple of days ago the guy I sold it to calls me and says there are problems with the engine and he wants me to share the cost of repair for him to pass emissions (that particular problem prevents him from passing the test).

I DID NOT go to him to MTO to transfer ownership. What is my potential liability in this case: can he return the car/ am I obligated to refund him/ etc?

Any help is appreciated.

[wing]

You are not obligated at all, but I hope the car is now in his name and not yours.

[bak13lan]

Thanks Wing.

What are the implications if the car is still in my name? And what can I possibly do at this point (I already canceled insurance). That is, can I go to MTO and ask them to revoke my ownership? Thank you.