Received payment but...

[Wkhan23]

Hi I received a payment notification in my email. PayPal said to ship out the items and send tracking info to buyer. I did that. Got a email saying money is approved and funds will be abailable after delivery. But I don't see anything in my account of any kind of activity. Email said funds will be credited within 24 hours after tracking is sent. Still don't see anything. Help.

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

Sounds like a scam read the typical scam bit below and see if it fits >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>..

THIS IS A SCAM.

They encourage you to use paypal and often ask you to send the item as a gift to a relative somewhere often Nigeria.

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.

They will tell you that the payment is released when you provide paypal with a tracking/shipping number......this won't happen.

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

Paypal NEVER tell you to send trackable, they advise it for seller protection etc but it is not compulsory.

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

Delete any emails and ignore the scammers.

[Wkhan23]

Thanks so much. It was a scam. I had shipped out the packages. And luckily I contacted ups and they're stopped it from being delivered!!!

[kernowlass]

Great news, well done.