Payment received but awaiting western union payment

Adamlagoe
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I'm selling a car on gumtree and I had a email from a lady saying she will buy it and pay for it straight away, then she apparently sent the money but was awaiting a payment from me to the western union, is it. Scam? 

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kernowlass
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@Adamlagoe

 

THIS IS A TYPICAL PAYPAL SCAM.

They encourage you to use paypal they don't quibble on cost and may also say they can't view the item as they are disabled or working abroad etc etc but they will arrange a shipping agent to collect it.

If the item requires shipping a 'fake' paypal email will tell you that the buyer has paid for the item + shipping costs but you must send those shipping costs to the courier/ shipping agent via western union, moneygram or walmart etc BEFORE the funds are released to you.

They are not interested in the item, they just want the western union etc funds and you will never see money in your paypal balance.


Paypal NEVER tell you to send an item before the payment is showing in your paypal account.
Paypal NEVER expect you to use a rival money transfer service eg Moneygram or Western Union etc.
Also their is no seller protection on paypal for any item that is collected by the buyer.
Delete any emails and ignore the scammers.


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Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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