@MummyP What could be done? They don't have Paypal accounts and nothing is done via Paypals site. They use hijacked ebay or other sites accounts and anonymous or throwaway email addresses. They rely on fake Paypal emails sent normally from an internet cafe somewhere in Africa !!!
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Yes it is a scam. Paypal don't withhold money. If somebody sends you it, you will see it in the app/on the website. Block the user and forward the emails supposedly from Paypal to spoof@paypal.com
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It's a scam, if you pursue it, he'll say he is overpaying you so that he can pay the courier and then you'll get two fake emails saying the money is in your account and then a second saying it is on hold (Paypal don't do this) and that you need to buy shopping vouchers and scratch them off and then send photos to them to release the money. Block the person and the email addresses and do not interact with them at all if you can
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