concerned

[klh1971KLH]

i am selling a boat to a potential buyer in chicago. claims in military and can't call. wants to pay thru paypal. states once the payment clears to my bank....he will pick up boat? IS THIS OK?

KEV

[kernowlass]

@klh1971KLH

NO IT IS NOT...........................

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THIS IS A TYPICAL PAYPAL SCAM.

They encourage you to use paypal and often SAY THEY CAN'T VIEW AS THEY ARE IN THE MILITARY OR WORKING OFF SHORE.

You will get/got a "fake" email that looks as though it is from paypal.....it isn't.

It will say the buyer has paid ...you won't have been paid.

If the item requires shipping they will tell you that they will pay you extra and you must pay the shipping agent via western union / moneygram BEFORE the funds are released to you.

They are not interested in the car / boat etc, they just want the western union etc funds and you will never see money in your paypal balance.

They also threaten legal action...have a laugh at that one and ignore it as its rubbish.

Paypal NEVER tell you to send an item before the payment is showing in your paypal account.

Paypal NEVER expect you to use a rival money transfer service.

Also their is no seller protection on paypal for any type of motor vehicle.

Delete any emails and ignore the scammers.