Legitimacy of these emails

tashjackomos
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Hi Everyone,

 

I just thought I'd jump on here for help regarding confirmation of these emails. I'm scared to release the sold item as I'm not sure if this is legit or not. All help is appreciated!Screen Shot 2020-07-17 at 9.52.46 am.pngScreen Shot 2020-07-17 at 9.53.16 am.png

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kernowlass
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@tashjackomos 

 

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 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.
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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