Is this a scam?

Dylan7262
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Hello guys. So I am pretty sure I am currently being scammed. I got an email saying the payee has deposited funds into my account and they’re on “hold” until I send the package and supply a tracking number. I am in Australia and they first asked me to send it to Florida in America then changed it to Texas. The email address I got the email from about the funds being on hold was A “instantverification” one I’m assuming it is 100% fake? Thanks guys
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kernowlass
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@Dylan7262 

 

SCAM.

They may buy on Ebay but they use an anonymous or hijacked Ebay account and DO NOT have a Paypal account so they can't use Ebay checkout. 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.

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.
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.


Advice is voluntary.
Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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