receiving payments

[markeee]

hi can u help me? someone is sending me a money because i sell my item thru olx.com and we agreed to transact in paypal for faster transaction. i have already the confirmation of receipt from sender thru email but he told me to send my item and the proof of shipment before the money will be credited on my paypal account. my question is, is it scam??

[kernowlass]

@markeee

READ THIS AND SEE IF IT FITS  >>

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.