am I potentially being scammed?

GlennJones
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Hi Folks

I listed an item on FB marketplace - a guy has said he wants it and wants me to post it to him - I agreed if he paid by PayPal.

He has paid (£170) - so no fees have been taken off so I assume he did it as friends and family rather than a purchase.

I'm just a bit nervous about it as his FB profile is VERY out of date and I can't otherwise track him down (as he is from Poland but lives in the UK).

So... my question is - am I opening myself up to being scammed (eg. I send the items but then he somehow cancels the payment)?

Any help to set my mind at ease (or vice versa) would be much appreciated.

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kernowlass
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@GlennJones 

 

If he sent using friends/family then yes you have no seller protection.

For an item that pricy personally i would only sell within the UK and send registered mail.


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