@RichBess
READ THIS AND SEE IF IT FITS, PERSONALLY I WOULD NEVER SEND AN EXPENSIVE ITEM INTERNATIONALLY FOR VARYING REASONS BUT ALSO IF I SELL UK ONLY I CAN STOP THIS SCAM...........................
This is a typical scam ..................
They may buy on Ebay but they use an anonymous or hijacked Ebay account and DO NOT have a Paypal account so they can't use Ebay checkout. They encourage you to accept a 'direct' Paypal payment and may ask you to send the item internationally.
You will get/got a "fake" email that looks as though it is from paypal.....it isn't because they don't actually have a Paypal account and have no intention of paying you.
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 'sometimes' threaten legal action...have a laugh at that one and ignore it as its rubbish.
Or once you have sent and they know you have become a victim they may again send you 'fake' Paypal emails stating they sent to much and you have to refund BEFORE the funds are released to your balance OR you have to send a western union payment to pay customs fees etc.
Paypal NEVER tell you to send an item before the payment is showing in your paypal account.
Paypal do not tell you to send trackable, they advise it for selling protection but it is not compulsory.
Paypal NEVER expect you to use a rival money transfer service eg Moneygram or Western Union etc.
Delete any emails and ignore the scammers.
Advice is voluntary.
Kudos / Solution appreciated.
