Limitation additional $500 refund

OaklieK
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I got an email telling me my funds were on hold due to a limitation and that I needed to upgrade to a business account or that the buyer could send an additional $500 for me to upgrade. 

He sent the additional but I have no access to any of money and have no clue what to do. He wants the refund through cash app but I'm a broke college student and don't have that in my back account. 

Any advice is appreciated. 

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sharpiemarker
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@OaklieK 

 

Its a scam. You were not paid and no payment is on hold because you don't see it in your account. If a payment was really sent, PayPal always shows a record of it, even if the payment is subject to a PayPal hold.

 

Its not absolutely required to upgrade to a business account to receive payment in the US. So just ignore and block them. Do not send any goods or services.


Kudos & Solved are greatly appreciated. 🙂
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OaklieK
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@sharpiemarker 

Thank you, he's been in contact with me since early evening. I told him i was gunna call Pay Pal in the morning to walk me though it. 

I received an email moments ago that he took back his $500. I'm just unsure on what to do. 

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Aaliyah61
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Did u ever figure this out.... I got the same thing... trying to sell a painting and he says he’ll send additional funds but I have to send back.
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