I just received a similar 'scam' from an original painting I posted for sale on a legitimate online art gallery. The reason I jknow the 'buyer' is fradalent..and I believe this same person using another ID tried the same stunt several months ago (I was not fooled then either): Their 'greeting' was not American..in nature. I decided to investigate..so even though they registered as on the website..the street address sounded 'fishy.' I checked with USPS (POst Office) online..street does NOT EXIST in Brooklyn,NY. When I received the letter that 'she" wants to send her 'shipping agent' to pickup the painting IMMEDIATELY after 'she' deposits $$ into Paypal was another 'red-flag.' I wrote back..saying that I need a verifiable STREET ADDRESS to ship the item..and I wanted to know 'what is a 'shipping agent?' This scammer is good..'she' replied that she is currently on a ship..in the Navy (hmm,..Somalia Pirate Navy??)..very 'cool sounding.' Again..most people 'fall victim' to this nonsense. I gave a deadline of 2 days to produce confirmation of a true shipping address..I REFUSE to allow a 'SHIPPING AGENT' to show up on my doorstep. Furthermore..I semt a copy of my correspondence to 'security' at the online art gallery./ It is strange that out of ALL MY LISTINGS..this so called 'buyer'..dids not 'blink an eye' and 'offered 'FULL PRICE' instead of 'bidding' at a much lower price. BEWARE OF SHIPPING AGENTSA>.it is bogus. I nearly got scammed 5 years ago when I first joined ebay..I received an 'urgent' letter that my account was about to be terminated if I did not IMMEDIATELY re-type my username, passcode, etc. I made the mistake (luckily I had NOT joined Paypal in the early days)..and these creeps got into my account..and 'posted' a giant screen TV. Something did not 'feel' right after I typed my pascode and sent to the 'link.' I immediately contacted Fraud Investigators at eBay the next day after I realized my account was tampered with..and I learned of 'scams' and 'phishing.' Good Luck..My advice..DO NOT give out your Paypal Info..if the 'offer' is too good to be true..and if the 'buyer' wants their 'representative' to pick it up. They will probably claim thAT THEY NEVER RECEIVED THE ITEM FOR THEIR 'UNCLE'..AND if they actually used Paypal..they will start a 'dispute'..to not only get a refund from you..but to also keep your item..which they ;'claim' they did not get. Beware of those wishing to WIRE..or send OFFICIAL BANK CHECKS. They will 'overpay'./..on a false check..and ask for the 'difference.'
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