Proof or postage before funds released?

Miadermo
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I have been selling my old laptop and a lady contacted me saying that she was interested in buying it and I accepted. She asked for my paypal name and email to send the money however I have no received anything in my account but she insists that she has sent it. I did get an email saying that I had received a payment but a proof of postage will need to be sent before the funds are released. I just want to make sure it is legit before sending the laptop
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kernowlass
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@Miadermo 

 

SOUNDS LIKE THIS SCAM?

They encourage you to accept a direct Paypal payment and may ask you to send the item internationally.
No funds or activity of the transaction shows in your Paypal account and any emails may go into your junk/spam folders.

You will get/got a "fake" email that looks as though it is from paypal.....it isn't because they don't have a Paypal account and have no intention of paying you.
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.


Advice is voluntary.
Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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