Scams?

[nicoleefoxy]

Hi there, it is my first time using paypal. I am selling a phone for £450 but the buyers are willing to pay for a £750 and through paypal. IS it safe ? I am really suspicious as why would someone pay for more than the market price?  If they transfer the funds to me in paypal, should i then send out my item or will they scam?

[kernowlass]

@nicoleefoxy

SOUNDS LIKE THIS TYPICAL PAYPAL SCAM.

They encourage you to use paypal and may ask you to send the item internationally. They don't quibble on cost and may also pffer you a higher price to tempt you.

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.
They will tell you that the payment is released when you provide paypal with a tracking/shipping number......this won't happen.

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.

Also you really need to read up on seller protection especially if you are selling high cost items so you can risk assess your transactions.

[nicoleefoxy]

May I ask how to make sure they are not scammer? They want to transfer to me immediately.

[kernowlass]

@nicoleefoxy

Well if they are not a scammer then the above that i posted won't happen will it?