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The payment is currently PENDING

by KentuckyBourbon in PayPal Basics Archives
‎Jul-16-2021 03:23 PM
‎Jul-16-2021 03:23 PM
I received an email from <Removed> account with<Removed> cc’d on it. It says: “Estimated funds availability The payment is currently PENDING as it awaits shipment verification, so you're to get the item shipped out then email us the shipment tracking number for verification and the money will reflect in your account as soon as the shipment has been verified. How to ship your buyer's item(s) and Payment assurance Pick up the item(s) and go to the nearest Post office to ship out the item(s). Get a tracking number with a receipt and Manually enter the shipment tracking details to us for verification of shipment by replying the tracking details to our customer care at <Removed> Instant funds to your PayPal account after shipment has been verified.” It continues with: “ IMPORTANT NOTICE: This PayPal payment has been deducted from buyers account and has been approved but will not be credited to your account until the shipment reference and tracking number is sent to us for verification so as to secure the buyer and seller. Below are the necessary information requested before your account will be credited. As soon as you send the shipment tracking number to us for security purposes and safety of the buyer and seller , the money will be credited to your account *PLEASE NOTE* Once the item has been shipped and number is sent to us, you will receive a “CONFIRMATION EMAIL” from the PayPal team informing you that funds have been credited and available in your balance.” Is this a ligit thing or a scam where I’m about to lose a $750 wedding dress? ... View more
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