Have I been scammed?

loobie14
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Hello,

 

I was selling an object via gumtree and the person purchasing requested we use PayPal, which I was ok with as it has always worked for me. I got a confirmation email saying the agreed amount had been sent through and once the postage tracking number was attached, the amount would be credited to my account. I added the postage tracking number and no confirmation was sent, so I have emailed again and now received an email saying $350 was sent to my PayPal. I just received a new email stating that the $350 was a mistake, however, my original amount + $350 will not be credited to my account until I transfer this person $350 through bank transfer (not happening). I have been trying to contact PayPal for days but just get stupid automated responses, none that help. Can someone please tell me if this is real or a scam?

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