I accepted an amount from a buyer who said he was an engineer at sea. He then stated that he would have to pay £300 to a company in America for the car to be picked up, but couldnt do this as he was at sea. He said he would pay the amount for the car and an extra £350 in order for me to pay this to a company in America. He then said as he had paid this amount extra which is not the amount requested, that paypal had took the amount for the car plus the £350 giving a different total. He the buyer said, that paypal had told him I would have to send £350 via Western Union and that a western union transaction number would be given to me so that I could do this. I advised the buyer untill the funds were in my account I would not view this request. This seems very suspect to say the least. I only joined paypal today and I am a bit horrified at the moment. I have filled in complaint with paypal to investigate this. I was wondering has anyone came across this befor or is there a simple explanation, or is this buyer trying to be fraudulent? Any suggestions or thoughts from any honest people.
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