Help i think I am being scammed

sharonkyle
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I have just receved an email from saying that I need to provide proof of postage before payment will show is this correct?

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kernowlass
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@sharonkyle

 

THIS SOUNDS AS IF ITS A TYPICAL PAYPAL SCAM....READ THIS TO SEE.

They encourage you to use paypal and often ask you to send the item as a gift to a relative somewhere often Nigeria.
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.
They also 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.


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Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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