Craigslist scam? Send me your paypal info...

[BrokerJude]

I received a text from CL buyer at (removed phone number). When I call the number I get a recording saying "you have reached a friend's texting number only. If you would like to reach this person, send them a text.

Their text to me reads:

"Ok. I will pay you via Paypal as i don't have access to come pay cash due to work and i will have my shipper come pick it up. I can't get cash across to my shipper directly and they don't use paypal, so i will add extra money to the payment for the shipper that you can pay my shipper cash on my behalf. Send me your paypal info for payment so we can proceed."

Of course the buyer left no name.

[kernowlass]

THIS IS A TYPICAL PAYPAL SCAM.

They encourage you to use paypal.

You will get/got a "fake" email that looks as though it is from paypal.....it isn't.

It will say the buyer has paid ...you won't have been paid.

They will tell you that the payment is released when you provide paypal with a tracking/shipping number......this won't happen.

Or if the item requires shipping they will tell you that they will pay you extra and you must pay the agent via western union / moneygram BEFORE the funds are released to you.

They are not interested in the item, they just want the western union etc funds and you will never see money in your paypal balance.

They also threaten legal action...have a laugh at that one and ignore it as its rubbish.

Paypal NEVER tell you to send an item before the payment is showing in your paypal account.

Paypal NEVER expect you to use a rival money transfer service.

Delete any emails and ignore the scammers.