is this a valid email address from PayPal ?

[Casa1098]

I have been receiving emails regarding a transaction where funds from buyer is being held apparently by Paypal however I don't see it anywhere in my account even as pending.  The email address I have been receiving messages from is 

(email address removed by Moderator).

is this a legit email from Paypal ?

[kernowlass]

@Casa1098

THIS IS A TYPICAL PAYPAL 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.