Andrew Marsh  "Item Return Scam” / "Switch and Return Scam” Spaniards Bay NL

Description of the Scam:

Two buyers, using different names but the same delivery address in Spaniards Bay, NL (postal code A0A 3X0, Canada), placed simultaneous orders on eBay. The orders have the following numbers: 01-13073-29770 and 09-13062-59735.

The buyers purchased two items: one valued at approximately €300 and the other at €700. Both items were shipped and delivered together, confirmed by DHL tracking records. The buyers requested that the packages be left at the door without requiring a signature, which allowed them to later dispute the delivery.

After receiving the packages, one buyer falsely claimed they received the wrong item and requested a return. The intent was to return the cheaper item while keeping the more expensive one, effectively defrauding the seller. This is a well-known scam technique that exploits the return policies of online marketplaces to trick sellers into losing expensive goods while only getting back cheaper items.

The buyers are using multiple accounts with different names but the same address to perpetrate this scam, making it harder to track and increasing their chances of success.

This fraudulent activity caused significant financial loss and emotional distress to the seller, who has documented all communication, shipping records, and proof of delivery.

Persons Invovled :

Andrew Marsh

135 New Harbour Rd

Spaniards Bay, NL A0A 3X0

Canada

Phone 6428826392

Cavell Smith

135 New Harbour Rd

Spaniards Bay, NL A0A 3X0

Canada

Phone +1 905-391-8862