Request money

[Kirsty_91]

Hi, 

I've sold something on Ebay and someone has asked if i could send them a money request via Paypal.

I sent it and I got an email from Paypal with a receipt ID. It says in the email that the money has been credited from the buyers account but it won't be in my paypal account until i send tracking/postage number to 'shipmentconsultant_proof@email.com'

Is this genuine? I've never done a money request for something i've sold before so I don't want to send anything out unless I'm guaranteed to get the money! 

Please help 🙂

[kernowlass]

@Kirsty_91

Ask yourself why they would not complete ebay checkout and want you to send a money request?

The reason is they are using a hijacked ebay account and trying to scam you   >>>

THIS IS A TYPICAL PAYPAL SCAM.

They encourage you to use paypal and often ask you to send the item as a gift to a relative somewhere often Nigeria.

You will get/got a "fake" email that looks as though it is from paypal.....it isn't.

It will say the buyer has paid ...you won't have been paid.

They will tell you that the payment is released when you provide paypal with a tracking/shipping number......this won't happen.

They also threaten legal action...have a laugh at that one and ignore it as its rubbish.

Paypal NEVER tell you to send trackable, they advise it for seller protection etc but it is not compulsory.

Paypal NEVER tell you to send an item before the payment is showing in your paypal account.

Delete any emails and ignore the scammers.

[Kirsty_91]

Hi, Thanks for your response! I actually researched a little more after I posted my question and googled the postal address. The first thing that came up was about a scam! They use the same area in South Africa but just use different house numbers! I've reported the user to eBay and the fake email to Paypal. Thanks!