Tracking numbers for paypal...

[RBastien]

I am being asked through email to submit a tracking number before paypal releases my money to me. Couple questions: 1. Where do I submit the tracking number? 2. Is this legit? Thanks

[kernowlass]

@RBastien 

SOUNDS LIKE THIS SCAM, READ IT AND SEE, IF NOT THEN COME BACK FOR ANOTHER ANSWER.

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 or 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.

[PayPal_AshleyM]

Hey @RBastien,

Great question, and thanks for that information @kernowlass! If you don't think it's a fraudulent email/payment, and  you've been asked to provide a tracking number for a payment you've already received, you may be being affected by our Funds Availability policy. I would advise checking here for more information regarding this. I hope this helps! 🙂

- Ashley M