Seller asking me authorize transaction through my card

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Hello @zackeric,
Welcome to the PayPal Community!
I understand the concern caused by the seller's request for your banking details, and I'm sorry you've been placed in this situation. I reviewed the screenshot and saw that the seller is asking for your banking details as well as screenshots from your PayPal account. This does not sound safe at all. There is no reason the seller should need your banking details. PayPal processes the payment when you send money, and we protect your financial information. They do not need to see it. If you've already sent them a payment and they can't find it, there's no harm in providing the transaction ID or a screenshot. However, you always want to blur any banking details that may show in those screenshots. I recommend visiting our Help Center to learn more about common scams and how to report phishing emails. You can quickly access the Help Center by selecting one of the hyperlinks I've included for you.
I hope this information helps, and please stay safe!
- Meghan
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