I have someone wanting to buy from me on craigslist, offering to send my asking price and shipment money to me on paypal, I wont end anything until the money is transferred into my account but I am worried they can still take their money back even after it is no longer in my paypal account.
Can people do that, and is there a way to make sure I don't get scammed here?
They encourage you to accept a 'direct' Paypal payment and may ask you to send the item internationally. They don't quibble on cost and may also say they can't view the item as they are disabled or working abroad etc etc but they will arrange a shipping agent to collect it.
The 'fake' paypal email will tell you that the buyer has paid for the item + shipping costs but you must send those shipping costs to the courier/ shipping agent via western union, moneygram or walmart etc 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 eg Moneygram or Western Union etc. Also their is no seller protection on paypal for any item that is collected by the buyer. Delete any emails and ignore the scammers.
Advice is voluntary. Kudos / Solution appreciated.
