Can I get scammed buying something off craigslist using PayPal?

DayMoney
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The seller lives not too far from me and wants to meet up in person at a public place that I'm very familar with. On his listing it says that he only accepts PayPal only and this raised a flag for me a little but I still feel like things will turn out fine because I won't be sending him a payment until we meet in person and I have the item. Any thoughts? I've heard of people getting scammed on craigslist using PayPal but that was only through shipping. I also don't want to wait almost a whole week for the money on my account to transfer to my bank either...

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minty1
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Hi Daymoney

 

U can get scammed anywhere!!

But if u are meeting in person all the better u can see and test the item and CASH on collection is best not ppal

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Nerdgirl98
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Paypal gives Buyer protection. What is the seller going to? Demand to refund buyer? Think about it?
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