possible scam?

[wolfnet18]

I sent a money request to a user, and they say they already agreed although paypal still says it is pending. I received an email back from <removed> that says the money is being held until i can provide a tracking number, which clearly throws up all the red flags in the world because paypal itself does not show anything on the site. Is this a known scam? The main offices are curently closed and can't call to interact with anyone. Thanks guys!

[kernowlass]

@wolfnet18 

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.