I'm sending money via PayPal to someone I don't know for tickets & I'm nervous

[kenjoh01]

If I'm sending money, which type of transaction is guaranteed?

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@kenjoh01 

Nothing is 100% guaranteed, you need to read up on what buyer protection paypal offers so you can risk assess your own transactions.

However do NOT pay using friends/family as they are not covered by any buyer protection at all.

Goods/Services Payments.

1. Invoice or Money Request.
2. Send money > Goods/Services.
3. Paypal.me link (if its a personal account then there should be the option to tick a box to make it a goods/services payment before you submit payment).

Friends/Family Payments.

1. Send money > friends / family (or trusted person).
2. Paypal.me link from a personal account where you don't select the option to make it a goods/services payment.