Requesting money

[Joe_H96]

I recently requested a sum of money. I received a confirmation email saying the buyer had made payment and the money has been deducted from his account. Although the money has not been added to my credit yet, it says I have to provide a tracking number for the sold item before the funds are added, is this correct or am I being scammed?

[kernowlass]

@Joe_H96

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.

[kernowlass]

your welcome !