paying a merchandiser

commF15Hunity
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I have a sum waiting to be credited to my paypal account.  But I have to sendcash to a Merchandiser before the balance is credited to my Paypal account.  I have to send it byRIA  but when I fill in the details how do I say I am sending it.  Cash payment is requested It is not from a credit card or debit card.  The purchaser is getting very annoyed but I am stuck.  KI needs to be taken from the money on hold

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kernowlass
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@commF15Hunity

 

THIS IS A SCAM. DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY AND READ THIS.

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.

They don't quibble on cost and may also say they can't view the item as they are disabled or working abroad etc etc but they will arrange a shipping agent to collect it.

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.

If the item requires shipping 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 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.

Delete any emails and ignore the scammers.


Advice is voluntary.
Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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