Protection

[Jdog_the_3rd]

Hello im selling a camera to a client and the client sent me a payment confirmation from PayPal. The email is <removed>. com I just wanted to confirm that this email is not a scam before shipping out my camera. Furthermore the message appeared in my spam folder. Notify me please.

[kernowlass]

@Jdog_the_3rd

''Sounds'' like this scam, read it and see if it fits...........................

They may buy on Ebay but they use an anonymous or hijacked Ebay account and DO NOT have a Paypal account so they can't use Ebay checkout. They encourage you to accept a 'direct' Paypal payment and may ask you to send the item internationally.

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.
They will tell you that the payment is released when you provide paypal with a tracking/shipping number......this won't happen.
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 do not tell you to send trackable, they advise it for selling protection but it is not compulsory.

Delete any emails and ignore the scammers.