Is this email from Paypal? <removed>

[Tomster1]

Hello. Please help. I just sign in to sell a good. I found buyer who ask me to make business thru paypal. I agreed and signed in. Than he texted me that he sended money to my account. But i dont see it in my wallet. He said its policy and i see it once the business is compleated. Is it safe to continue? text of email bellow.

Dear Name Surname You have received a PayPal payment of 200 USD From NameSurname(email). We've placed a temporary hold on the funds of this transaction. As mentioned in the receipt of payment and as per New PayPal Payment policy of merchandise, we have fully debited the total amount (above) from the buyer's account which included the Transport / Delivery Charges (Ems Transport). In order to complete this transaction and get the funds approved in your account. We advise that you go to the nearest office western union Office, Agent or you can check the location of the nearest western union agent online www.westernunion.com and send the excess sum of 45 USD for the carrier and the remaining 15 USD is for the western union charges then send us a scanned copy of the transaction receipt you got from the western union office or Agent (in. JPG Format). NOTE: This is important as a safety measure to ensure the safety of the operation. Below is the address of the transport agent, where you'll have the money sent via Money western union Transfer. Click here Locate the nearest western union office Transport Company: " EMS TRANSIT " Courier Details: First Name: X Last Name: Y City: Z State: A zip code: 00000 Country: NIGERIA

Address Status: Confirmed https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/?cmd=p/pop/confirmed_address Your account will be credited accordingly upon receipt of information requested.Or should be sent in JPG format or send information entered in the form below: (1) Sender's Name; (2) Receiver's Name; (3) MTCN Number; (4) Amount Sent; (5) western union Receipt Sincerely, The PayPal Team

[kernowlass]

@Tomster1

ITS A SCAM.

THIS IS A TYPICAL PAYPAL SCAM.

They encourage you to use paypal.

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.

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 eg western union or moneygram .

Delete any emails and ignore the scammers.

[Yordan1]

Powered by PayPal Dear Yordan <removed> You have received a PayPal Payment of € 730.00 EUR from Mrs Mariam <removed> We've placed a temporary hold on the funds of this transaction. As mentioned in the receipt of Payment and as per New PayPal Bank Transfer Payment policy, we have fully debited the total amount (above) from the buyer's account which included the Transport/Delivery Charges (Mediterranean). In order to complete this transaction and get the funds approved in your bank account. We advice you go to nearest Western Union Office, and send the excess sum of € 300.00 EUR to the Transport Agent and send us a Scanned Copy/Photograph of your Western Union Transaction Receipt (in .JPG Format). NOTE: Once Again We have placed a temporary hold on the transfer to your (Bank Account) as per our security policy to avoid any Fraudulent activity between the buyer's and Seller's. The Total amount will be credited to your account as soon as you complete the Transport Agent Payment via Western Union Money Transfer. This is important as a security measure to ensure safety of this transaction. Please, find below the name and address of the Transport Agent where the Funds would be sent via Western Union Money Transfer. Click Here Locate Nearest Western Union Office. Transport Company: " Mediterranean " Courier Details: AGENT NAME: ADEBAYO <removed> STATE: OYO CITY: IBADAN ZIP CODE: 23402 COUNTRY: NIGERIA Address Status: Confirmed https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/?cmd=p/pop/confirmed_address NOTE: Your Bank Account will be credited accordingly upon the receipt of details requested. Should either be sent in JPG format or send type details as. (1) Sender's Name; (2) Receiver's Name; (3) MTCN; (4) Amount Sent; (5) Western Union Receipt You may contact PayPal customer service by Clicking Here or reply directly to this email by using the reply button in your e-Mail Box and Quote the Above Transaction ID for quick recognition of this transaction. Copyright © 1999-2017 PayPal, Inc. All rights reserved. PayPal PPC001017:3d7897dd1c5ea

[sharpiemarker]

Scam.

[DPCreations]

Scam.

If there is no transaction in your PayPal account then you have no money.

PayPal does not deal with Western Union.

Buyers don't send messages about about payment.

There are so many signals about the scam.

Now is a good time to review PayPal policies and make sure you understand the various parts of your PayPal policy as viewed on your computer.  Since you are new, do not use your cell for phone for PayPal until you really understand how the computer version works.

[Dreamweaver1]

no its a legitimate transaction.. but the amount does not reflect in my bank account.. i am a new paypal user so im not really much familiar about the proccess..

[Katie888]

HELP IS THIS A SCAM ALSO?!? Your payment has been placed on hold. We review every transaction that goes through our system using industry-leading technology, including geolocation, velocity checks, behavioural modeling and predictive analytics to help detect and prevent fraud that could impact our client's business. Sometimes payments are put on hold or declined while we get to know you better or look into the risk of fraudulent activity to help protect you against customer disputes and charge backs. To help maintain a safer place for buyers and sellers to transact, we have placed a reserve on your funds, this will help us ensure that both parties are not liable to any claim, charge back or bank reversal. Please Note You are required to send a sum of $650.00 AUD to the Shipper's Name & Address via Western Union Money Transfer. Send us the MTCN #, Western Union Money Transfer Receipt for verification before we can remove the hold on your funds.

[kernowlass]

@Katie888

YES SCAM.

Paypal NEVER tell you to send an item before the payment is showing in your paypal account.
Paypal do not tell you to send trackable, they advise it for selling protection but it is not compulsory.
Paypal NEVER expect you to use a rival money transfer service eg Moneygram or Western Union etc.