can’t tell if i’m being scammed or not

macykb123
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So I got an odd request from someone on ebay to message their phone number, they want me to buy a $300 apple gift card with the item they purchased on ebay. the problem is, i was sent two sketchy emails that i’ve never gotten before (i’ve sold on ebay and used paypal before) in my junk mail, that says i’ll get the money once they have the scratch off of the $300 gift card that i literally cannot afford until the funds are sent to me. it’s not even showing up on my paypal as pending or anything, the only proof of payment was the two sketchy emails from my junk mail and i’m not sure paypal was the one to actually send them as i’ve never gotten my paypal messages put in my junk folder
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kernowlass
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@macykb123 

 

100% TOTAL SCAM.

 

They send fake ebay or paypal emails, ignore and block them on ebay.


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macykb123
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also want to add the email says the money has been taken from their account and will be transferred to mine once proof of the apple card is made, but i’m scared it’s a scam
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kernowlass
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@macykb123 

 

100% TOTAL SCAM.

 

They send fake ebay or paypal emails, ignore and block them on ebay.


Advice is voluntary.
Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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