Have I been scammed

Ama4
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I have an item on sell on Gumtree and it has my number on there. Someone just asked for my Paypal email address and post code so that they can arrange for a courier to pick the item, all via whatsup. After I sent my details, I got a funny feeling. Have I just been scammed.
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kernowlass
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@Ama4

 

SOUNDS LIKE THIS SCAM, READ IT AND SEE.


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.

They don't quibble on cost and may also say they can't view the item as they are disabled or working abroad etc etc but they will arrange a shipping agent to collect it.

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.

The 'fake' paypal email will tell you that the buyer has paid for the item + shipping costs but you must send those shipping costs to the courier/ shipping agent via western union, moneygram or walmart etc BEFORE the funds are released to you.
They are not interested in the item, they just want the western union etc funds and you will never see money in your paypal balance.

Paypal NEVER tell you to send an item before the payment is showing in your paypal account.
Paypal NEVER expect you to use a rival money transfer service eg Moneygram or Western Union etc.
Also their is no seller protection on paypal for any type of motor vehicle or item that is collected by the buyer.
Delete any emails and ignore the scammers.


Advice is voluntary.
Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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vickielj68
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Its a scam. 

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