Got scammed

[Mummonmarkka]

Hi! Tried to use paypal first time and sold game account, we used family and friends option, buyer sent me little screenshots about transferred moneys, its been now 30h and still havent got anything. Is it possible he cancelled payment and stole my account? What should i do? I think i dont have anything proof than skype chat and little screenshot which wont show his paypal profile more than name.

[kernowlass]

@Mummonmarkka

Firstly its against paypal rules to sell and accept friends / family payments as you are de-frauded paypal of the fee you should be charged, this can lead to your paypal account being limited.

Secondly whilst a buyer can't file a paypal dispute if they pay using that option as they have no buyer protection they can do a chargeback or unauthorised transaction and as you accepted an f/f payment you would have no seller protection and so lose that money.

Lastly you never send anything until the funds are actually SHOWING in your paypal account balance, no balance = you haven't been paid.

[Mummonmarkka]

I tried to follow "buyers" istructions, but now later thinking about it was bad idea. I havent used paypal earlier and didt read all stuff, didnt know it was against rules 😞 So its all my fault. Can i do anything anymore? Dont think so