Hello,
I am selling an item on gumtree and using PayPal as the medium for receiving payment. I am suspicious of the buyer and have received 3 emails allegedly from PayPal.
email 1 - shows the payment plus an added amount for transport (we didn't agree adding on transport and I believed she was organising that)
email 2 - shows
A temporary hold has been placed on this transaction!
As mentioned in the receipt of Payment and as per New PayPal Payment policy, we have fully debited the total amount (above) from the buyer's account which includes the buyer's shipper's pick up fees.
Transfer On Pending...
In order to complete this transaction and get the funds approved in your account. We advise you to transfer the sum of £260.00 GBP to the Agent and send us a Scanned Copy/Screenshot of your Fund Transfer Receipt.
NOTE: This is important as a security measure to ensure safety of this transaction. Please, find below the name and address of the Transport Agent where the Funds would be sent via Bank Transfer.
Email 3 is from a PayPal agent saying he is in charge of my transaction and I can only respond to him by replying to the email.
They are wanting me to transfer £260 to transport company before the funds are released (ill be out of pocket for the £260).
Ive never sold via gumtree before and think this is all a bit dodgy.
Can anyone advise
Thanks
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