I’m attempting to sell an item, what does PayPal require from me? Is there a “pickup fee”?

[Rbrooks1]

Someone has recently agreed to buy an item from me and said I would receive instructions from PayPal on how to release the money.  Part of those instructions said to buy amazon gift cards ($600.00) worth.  Is this a scam?

[kernowlass]

@Rbrooks1 

Oh yes, big scam.

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.
Paypal NEVER expect you to use a rival money transfer service eg Moneygram or Western Union etc.

They never tell you to buy amazon vouchers or itunes vouchers to release funds etc etc.
Also their is no seller protection on paypal for any type of item that is collected by the buyer.

[sharpiemarker · Accepted solution]

@Rbrooks1 

Yes, it is a scam. PayPal does not ask you to buy a gift card, pay a third party or ask for a tracking number before showing a payment in your account.