payment request

[kathy49]

a buyer has asked me to request a payment  for item i have for sale also wants item uplifted by carrier as  they are unable to do this in person is this normal or has any one heard of a scam going around like this ??

[kernowlass]

@kathy49

NOT SAYING THIS IS A SCAM BUT READ THE BELOW SO YOU ARE AWARE OF THE SIGNS.

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 A TYPICAL PAYPAL SCAM.

They encourage you to use paypal and say they have to use a courier as they are working abroad / disabled / or buying it for a gift.

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. to pay the  shipping agent / courier.

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

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

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.

[kathy49]

thank you for that info  we were hesitant as it is our first time selling  through paypal