Is it possible to find the identity of somebody who scammed you out of money

[Mrieser44]

Is it possible to find true identity of somebody you sent money to?

[kernowlass]

@Mrieser44 

Any information would be on the details page of the transaction when you click on it in your paypal account page.

[PayPal_Bindu]

Hello @Mrieser44 

Welcome to the PayPal Help Community and thanks for posting here!

I see you're looking to get the recipient details of your recent payment. As mentioned by @kernowlass, you can find the details of the recipient in the transaction details page of your PayPal account.  If there's any issue with a purchase, PayPal's purchase protection policy covers the payment and helps you to get refund if certain requirements are met. If you sent the payment as goods and services payment, you can report the issue towards the transaction in the resolution center of your PayPal account. Here's how : How do I open a dispute with a seller? Friends and family payments are not covered under PayPal Purchase Protection. Personal payments are not intended for the purchase of goods or services from sellers and therefore cannot be disputed. If you paid via card or bank, you can reach out to your financial institution to seek other dispute options.
 

Thanks for the help @kernowlass!

Hope this information helps,

Bindu