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xterramber00
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I have someone on craigs list who is wanting to pay me through PayPal. Is this safe and how are u sure you get ur money and they arent trying to scam you? ?
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kernowlass
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BE VERY CAREFUL.

 

There is a scam where someone is keen to use paypal so read this to be aware how it works.

 

Also read up on seller protection so you are covered.

 

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.

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

Delete any emails and ignore the scammers.

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