That's similar to my plight. I purchased goods from a drop-shipping site in China at Christmas time last year. The goods never arrived, I quickly realised that I had been stung. I paid everyone back, but ebay and paypal decided to charge me fees for and I was left to sort things out on my own. Ebay and paypal, didn't want to know me and treated me like a criminal. It sickens me....and now i'm being pestered by a DCA.

Ahh...I never knew that....ebay are looking for £316.07. But Newman are seeking £340. G

You see, I was a victim of an ebay [problem] and lost over £800 but incurred £340 worth of ebay fees. Ebay froze my account, and so did paypal. They did not want to hear that I was a victim, I did try to appeal too...but they said no. So, I refuse to pay the fees.

6th May letter - Dear G, We write again with reference tot he above outstanding balance to our client ebay. As previousley advised, this balance is made up of fees relating item/s sold on ebay - a service which ebay provided in good faith. If it is that you are unable to pay the above balance immediately, we strongly recommend that you contact this office immediately in order to discuss a suitable re-payment plan. Failure to contact this office within seven days may result in furhter action with subsequent costs being added. THE MATTER IS NOW IN YOUR HANDS AND WE AWAIT YOUR CONTACT.

17th May letter - Dear G, According to our records, you have chosen to ignore previous correspondence, therefore we are left with little choice but to recommend our client proceeds with FURTHER ACTION. This will result in further costs being added and your account with ebay remaining frozen. To prevent this, we strongly urge you to contact us as soon as possible to discuss re-payment. We await your overdue contact.

22nd April - Dear G We have been isntructed by our client, ebay to collect the above outstanding balance which includes an administration fee. We require your immediate proposals for re-payment of the above full balance. As such, please telephone to discuss this with us. Upon re-payment of the above full balance and on the condition that there are no other outstanding restrictions, your ebay account could be reinstated along with all feedback within 10 working days. Please note, if we do not receive your contact and/or suitable repayment proposals within seven days, your account will be processed further. This could result in legal action with the addition of further costs being applied to your account. Newman & Co

Thanks for the advice, I have no intention of answering their phone call. They did write to me, on a few occasions, but I ignored the letters. Maybe I should have written back......what do you think? G They sent me a letter on 22nd April 2010, 6th may 2010 and 17th May 2010.

Hi Folks, I'm new to the forum, and wonder if anyone has heard of Newman & C0. They are a firm of debt collectors. Well.....i'm being pestered like mad from them for an ebay debt - which i'm not paying. They phone me on my mobile every day at around 11am - 08453304800, of course, I do not answer. Moments later they phone my land line using - 01132732500, again, I do not answer it. Has anyone got any advice on how to avoid them calling - other than settling the debt! I have considered changing phone numbers...but that's a bit drastic. Thanks G