Regarding fake emails

Sam0009
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Hello guys, so do you think the below email that I received it legit/real. Because I doubt it as there is nothing in my activity inbox in my paypal account where I can add tracking details. Please help me if you can. ThanksScreenshot (64)_LI.jpgScreenshot (65)_LI.jpg

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kernowlass
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@Sam0009 

 

Your screenshots won't show up until tomorrow when they have been approved by the moderators.

But i will take a pot shot that it is this scam.

 

SCAM.

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/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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