Scam or no

Ncsweetheart
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I got a email stating that the transfer was on hold til I got a tracking number, but when I log into my PayPal all it shows is where I requested the funds now would his not show up. How does this work bc right now even though I got a email there’s nothing other than that email stating he paid for his item.

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kernowlass
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@Ncsweetheart

 

Sounds like this scam, read it and see ..................

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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Ncsweetheart
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Sounds just like it but it’s wasnt on ebay it was on the letgo app. I noticed some things funny in the that claimed to be from paypal the zip code didn’t match the street address and the email that was listed in the email I got was not the same address I used to request funds. Can I just hit cancel on my request.
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