Money request - pending

[LukeJ]

Hello guys,

I have strange situation.I posted an item on Ebay in the morning. Few hours later I got offer from the guy saying please send me money request via paypal. So I did.

He send me email sayinf that he has send me a money (money didn't show on the account) and I need to check my spam for confirmation.

There was 2 email saying that I need to add tracking number to have my money on the account.

Strange thing is that my transaction ID for money request is different that what I received in spam mail.

Can you advise guys. Do I have to add tracking number to get money I requested for ?

Many thanks

[kernowlass]

@LukeJ

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 Africa / China etc.

You will get/got a "fake" email that looks as though it is from paypal.....it isn't and thats why it goes to spam.

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.