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Re: Seller protection?

by Pinkhaze Contributor in Security and Fraud Archives
‎Feb-12-2022 06:15 AM
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Yes I think that’s the best idea, think I’ll do the same ... View more

Re: Seller protection?

by Pinkhaze Contributor in Security and Fraud Archives
‎Feb-12-2022 03:21 AM
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Thank you so much for your advice. Am I more protected with Depop would you say? So many scams at the moment I’m reluctant to sell online at all now hehe ... View more

Seller protection?

by Pinkhaze Contributor in Security and Fraud Archives
‎Feb-12-2022 03:08 AM
‎Feb-12-2022 03:08 AM
Hello, I’m selling an item on Depop and a buyer has asked to pay directly through PayPal, bypassing Depop platform. That could benefit me as they charge over 12% and it’s a high value item. However, looking through the seller protection I’m a bit concerned. This item is 100% genuine but fraudsters are claiming the item they receive isn’t and then claim it back from PayPal. Sellers are failing to stop these claims as PayPal seem to protect the buyer more than the seller. What are your thoughts? I read another person/buyer claimed they never received item months after as it was no longer traceable as it had been so long. ... View more
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