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Aj1976
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Is it safe to use PayPal to pay sellers on offer up for items are you still covered if item never sent or not as discribed
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sharpiemarker
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@Aj1976 

 

Due to the nature of OfferUp, they recommend that its is best to avoid App-based payment methods such as PayPal, Venmo, Google Wallet and payment will be charged and held from your debit/credit card. However, if you are totally set on using PayPal, ask the seller for their email address to send a goods and services payment, not friends and family gift payment, in order to get seller protection. And depending on what is being sold, it may not be covered. I suggest you read the buyer protection policy at PayPal to determine if it is REALLY the best option for you.  

 

https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/ua/useragreement-full#purchase-protection

 

If the seller is asking for your PayPal email address AND your full name, it could very much be a scam. Pay attention to the emails you receive from the seller as they may say they have paid when they have not (when you check your account). You can come back and ask, or read these to see they fit the situation: 

 

https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/article/what-are-common-scams-and-how-do-i-spot-them-faq3176

https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/article/scams-on-craigslist-and-other-classifieds-websites-faq30...


Kudos & Solved are greatly appreciated. 🙂
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Aj1976
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Plus I don't even get the money right away paypal puts it on hold until the item arrives, then 3 days later if there's nothing wrong then the funds are released to me This is what the seller put is this true
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