Scam?

[Rachel06]

Hi, I'm selling an item for $1700 on Craigslist, and found a potential buyer. Buyer lives in San Jose, California, and was willing to pay $1900 for the product and get the item shipped to her. The buyer told me to request the money on PayPal, so she can pay immediately. Is this a scam?

[DPCreations]

Not obviously a scam, but details matter.

Where are you located?  How was it advertised for delivery and shipping costs?

What is the product?

Will it cost $200 to ship?

Does the item fit PayPal policies for seller protection?

How well do you know the buyer?

Is the buyer's address valid?

[PayPal_Tricia]

Hi @Rachel06,

That's a great question!

Not all Craigslist buyers are trying to scam sellers but I'm glad to see you are being cautious! Here is a link with some details of things to watch for when selling items on Craigslist or other classified websites.

I hope this helps!

Thanks,

Tricia