Is this email scam?

Sasawi
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You've received an instant payment Dear Saša <removed>, This e-Mail confirms that you have received an Instant payment of €592.00 EUR from Pavle <removed> via PayPal MERCHANDISE Payment Service. Reversal : This method of payment cannot be reversed. Note from Pavle <removed>: I have paid for the Guitar. Transaction status : Pending 99% done... ( Read instructions below and follow the procedure to complete transaction ) Transaction Summary Sent From Pavle <removed> Sent to Saša <removed> Transaction ID 4WR6072127779652U Merchandise Amount €170.00 EUR Freight Charges Western Union Fee Total Amount Description €362.00 EUR €60.00 EUR €592.00 EUR Guitar- Purchased Once the money's in your account you can: Spend the money online at thousands of shops that accept PayPal. Withdraw it from your bank account. Transfer the money to a credit card. The above sum includes the transport charges for the Merchandise, which means it has to be manually approved by us. Due to the sum of money involved, we have to take extra steps to protect the account holders. For us to release this payment and credit your PayPal account you will have to send the Transport charges to the Transport company through Western Union Transfer and send us and the Transport company a Scanned Copy/Photograph of the Western Union Transaction Receipt. Note: For security reasons We have made sure this method of payment cannot be reversed or cancelled by your payee to ensure that you receive your money as soon as you complete the Western Union transfer and get back to us with the Receipt/Proof of transfer for verification and immediate remittance of the total amount in your PayPal account. Below is a step by step guide on how to make the transfer: 1. Visit your nearest shop/Western Union Outlet and request a Western Union sending form. 2. Choose their Money in Minutes service. 3. Enter the receiver's name and address provided below. 4. Pay with your Credit Card or Cash. 5. You'll get a confirmation receipt. Attach and email a scanned copy/picture of the receipt to us by replying directly to this Payment Confirmation Mail for quick verification. Click Here Locate Nearest Western Union Outlet Transport Agent : Boyd Freight International Shipping Company: Name: Olufemi <removed> City: <removed> State: Texas Zip code: 75040 Country: USA You may contact us any time if you have any question(s) regarding this transfer by replying directly to this Payment Confirmation Mail. Yours sincerely, PayPal

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kernowlass
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@Sasawi

 

This is a typical SCAM ..................

They encourage you to accept a 'direct' Paypal payment, they don't quibble on cost but they will arrange a shipping agent to collect it.
No funds or activity of the transaction shows in your Paypal account and any emails 'may' go into your junk or spam folders.


You will get/got a "fake" email that looks as though it is from paypal.....it isn't because they don't actually have a Paypal account and have no intention of paying you.
It will say the buyer has paid ...you won't have been paid.

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 'sometimes' 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 type of motor vehicle or item that is collected by the buyer.
Delete any emails and ignore the scammers.


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Kudos / Solution appreciated.

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kernowlass
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@Sasawi

 

This is a typical SCAM ..................

They encourage you to accept a 'direct' Paypal payment, they don't quibble on cost but they will arrange a shipping agent to collect it.
No funds or activity of the transaction shows in your Paypal account and any emails 'may' go into your junk or spam folders.


You will get/got a "fake" email that looks as though it is from paypal.....it isn't because they don't actually have a Paypal account and have no intention of paying you.
It will say the buyer has paid ...you won't have been paid.

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 'sometimes' 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 type of motor vehicle or item that is collected by the buyer.
Delete any emails and ignore the scammers.


Advice is voluntary.
Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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Sasawi
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Thank you verry much
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Purplelady1930
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Should I report the scanner to the authorities?
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