re: buying a item non ebay and send paypal gift

Msfan
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hello, I recently bought something online and the buyer asked me to send paypal gift as paypal takes a PCT. of the transaction and he wanted the total not whatever was left after the fees. I did and now he won't send the merchandise and paypal won't let me file a dispute because I sent it as a gift. look out for this scam. I had no idea they could get around this but it works. beware....greg

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Loved_bymost
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OMG THIS JUST HAPPENED TO ME A FEW DAYS AGO AND I HAD NO IDEA...AT FIRST THE SELLER WOUILD REPLY TO MY MESSAGES AND TOLD ME IT WAS SHIPPED NOW I CANT GET IN CONTACT WITH HIM AT ALL AND I SENT THE MONEY AS A GIFT 😞 SO WHAT DO I DO?? JUST TAKE IT AS A LOST?

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