AN eBay fraudster who drove to university in a BMW will have to sell his luxury car in order to pay off debts.

Mathew Phillips, 20, appeared in court yesterday admitted six counts of obtaining property by deception, as a result of fraudulently dealing on eBay.

The business studies undergraduate tricked customers on the internet auction site by selling goods he never delivered.

Phillips made more than £3,000 selling Microsoft products and cars, as well as offering a BMW valued at £24,000 and a Golf GTi, for a £1,000 deposit.

But now the Cardiff University student will have to sell his own BMW to pay off his debts.

Phillips, of Ystradowen, Cowbridge, narrowly avoided a jail sentence. His father told Cardiff Crown Court he was putting his foot down.

John Phillips said, “These are problems that resulted from a marital breakdown.

“I’m counselling him and I’m putting my foot down as a parent - I have noticed a difference.”

Phillips has been ordered to do 240 hours of unpaid labour.

This is not the first time Philips has appeared in court due to his illegal dealings on eBay.

Last May he was charged as a result of fraudulent online dealings including selling counterfeit software.

Posted: 03|19|06 at 9:51 am. Filed under: UK News.