genuine PayPal email?

[juju47800]

Just sold something and got paid via PayPal...got this email from "buyer"  Genuine?

xxxx sent you xxxx USD   Hello  xxxxxxx (my name appears there) This payment wouldn't clear or appear on your PayPal payment history until we confirm proof of postage. When sending the tracking number reference to this payment notification by replying through it. Once the money's there you can: Spend the money online at thousands of stores that accept PayPal. Transfer it to your bank account without stress. Get a PayPal Debit MasterCard. Don't worry - sometimes it just takes a few minutes for it to show up. {removed - address content}

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[sharpiemarker · Accepted solution]

@juju47800 

“This payment wouldn't clear or appear on your PayPal payment history until we confirm proof of postage.”

Absolutely, 100% UNTRUE!!!  Fake news! It’s a scam.

If someone REALLY paid, you should see a record of payment, even if it is subject to PayPal hold, with ability to ship/upload tracking right from the transaction.

[juju47800]

I was afraid it was a scam.. I was going to call PayPal tomorrow to make sure funds was there before sending merchandise..

Thank you SO much!

[sharpiemarker]

@juju47800 

You’re welcome.