Buyer said he can only pay with paypal could it be a scam

[Lorishell]

A friend of mine posted an item on Craigslist and a fire reached out to him and told him he would like to purchase but could only use PayPal. He was in a different state but had someone who would come and pick up the item. Could this be a scam where they send the funds pick up the item then somehow the funds are bad?

[DPCreations]

Of  course it's a scam.  Only accept CASH for items listed on Craig's list unless you know the buyer and the buyer has a good reputation for not disputing deliveries.

[kernowlass]

@Lorishell

THIS IS WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE SO BE WARNED  >>>

A TYPICAL PAYPAL SCAM.

They encourage you to use paypal and often say they can't come themselves as they are working offshore or disabled etc.

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

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

They are not interested in the item, 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.

[Lorishell]

Thank you so very much!