I also have been given the second chance offer 3 times and each one was a scam. The best one was a second chance offer when I was the winning bidder. The second chance offer came back to me the same time as the winning bid notice from E-bay. The scamers know what you are looking for and do not give up trying to scam you. I did get my poontoon boat from the real seller and am very happy. But be careful.