Someone is trying to extort money from me for unauthorized fees..

2hennypenny
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Someone is trying g to extort money from me for unauthorized fees.. I have the email they wanted Paypal to send money too. How do I report them.. Did Not Send money..

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PayPal_Bindu
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Hello @2hennypenny,

 

Welcome to our community help forum!

 

Thanks for the information @sharpiemarker! I totally understand your concern here. Please note that Friends & Family payments are not eligible for Buyer Protection. If you purchase something or if you want to make any payment related to the purchase to the seller, please send the payment as a goods & services payment  to avail our purchase protection. You can reach out to the seller directly for the clarity on sending another payment for fees. 

 

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Bindu

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sharpiemarker
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@2hennypenny 

 

Forward it to phishing@paypal.com and delete the email from your inbox.


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2hennypenny
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It’s not a phishing scam.. A transport company is saying I need to send them money.. over and above what I paid seller..

‘They gave me.. 2 emails to send money thru PayPal.. for friends…. Not goods or services..

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PayPal_Bindu
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Hello @2hennypenny,

 

Welcome to our community help forum!

 

Thanks for the information @sharpiemarker! I totally understand your concern here. Please note that Friends & Family payments are not eligible for Buyer Protection. If you purchase something or if you want to make any payment related to the purchase to the seller, please send the payment as a goods & services payment  to avail our purchase protection. You can reach out to the seller directly for the clarity on sending another payment for fees. 

 

Best wishes,

Bindu

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2hennypenny
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Yes, I knew that and think that's why they asked for one that way...

I have asked my Bank card to step in

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