CRAZY New Viral AI eBay Scam That Puts Toy & Card Sellers...

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Have you seen this viral eBay scam? We dive deep into the latest and scariest threat facing online sellers: the rise of AI-generated scam photos. Buyers are using artificial intelligence to create convincing images of "damaged" items to demand refunds, even keeping the original, undamaged product—sometimes even sending back a random item like a VHS tape or a box of pasta!We discuss the viral sports card scam example, the frustrations of dealing with unhelpful customer service, and why the current system unfairly sides with new buyer accounts over established sellers. Plus, we compare eBay's high transaction fees (which can exceed 18% when all costs are factored in) with the lower-fee, higher-trust model of alternative marketplaces like BrickLink.What are your experiences? Have you been scammed as a seller or buyer? Drop a comment below and let us know!Connect with the Idiots:☎️ Leave a question, comment, or show idea on our new FITT Voicemail line: (732) 800-19770:00:45 Welcome0:05:30 The eBay Guarantee Just Cost Me $310:10:55 The New AI Generated Damage Scam0:15:10 Trading Card Seller Shows AI Scam Example0:18:19 Why Sellers are Leaving eBay for Rogue 5 Toys0:28:56 How LEGO BrickLink's Low-Fee, Honest Model Works0:33:40 The Truth About High eBay Seller Fees0:37:20 Why eBay Must Implement AI Detection Software0:41:55 Rogue 5 Toys & FITT Patreon0:44:37 Wrap Up#ebayscam #AIScams #ToyCollecting #eBayScamAlert #ChatGPT #GoogleGemini #Grok #eBayFees #eBaySeller #BrickLink #TradingCards #ActionFigures #ToyCollectingCommunity #eBayFraud #FiveIdiotsTalkingToys #FITT #OnlineSellingTips #SellerProtection #VintageToys #toycollectors #LEGO #CAS #AFA #OpenAI #GrokAI-----------------------🫶 Support our #podcast through Patreon, and get early access to #toycollection previews, exclusive #starwarsactionfigures video content like Rated-R collector episodes AKA "Five Idiots After Dark" & our regular episodes before the public: https://patreon.com/FiveIdiotsTalkingToys👍🏼 All the FITT links: http://fiveidiotstalkingtoys.com/👕 FITT Merch Shop ~ T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Hats, Stickers & more for #toycollectors!Shop now: https://five-idiots-talking-toys.myspreadshop.com/🤖 Buy #toys & #collectibles with us at "Rogue Five Toys": https://www.facebook.com/groups/roguefivetoys

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Have you seen this viral eBay scam? We dive deep into the latest and scariest threat facing online sellers: the rise of AI-generated scam photos. Buyers are using artificial intelligence to create convincing images of "damaged" items to demand...

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