That is awful, David.
I've noticed another scammer at Ebay lately: his modus operandi seems to be that he watches the bidder list on pricy items (in metalworking stuff), but he is not a participant in the bidding. He seems to pretend to be the seller, but sends a private email (official looking Ebay email forbidding outside transactions, no less), offering a second chance offer on the item that just sold (and I was maybe second highest bidder).
I have not taken up any offers, but just report the email to Ebay.
An legitimate "Second chance offer", BTW, is where the seller sets up a private "buy it now" and invites you to go to "bid" on it. This way, Ebay is legitimately on the hook for the buyer protection, if offered.
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