A big scam email

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I am trying to sell an item at Craiglist and got a buyer paying me wihtout even looking at the item. He sent me email and text asking me to send 500 to his shipping agent. LOL...

From: "service at paypal.com" <removed>

Subject: PayPal Payment Confirmation

Dear <my email>

This is to inform to you that we have received your payment of $1,550.00 USD from <removed> for the Merchandise he bought from you and the money will only reflect in your account after you must have followed procedure.

You need to provide the MTCN# (10, Digits Number), Sender's Name and Address used to make the transfer of the $500.00 USD to her Pickup Agent to complete this transaction. We Advise you to send the said amount meant for his pick up agent so that we can credit your account. Kindly provide the MTCN# (10 Digits Money Transfer Control Number) so all procedures in checking the correctness of funds into your account can be completed. We are working with Western Union on this transaction.

The money has now been deducted from the buyer's account and is ready to be deposited into your PayPal® account. Please reply this email directly with the Information needed from you. While funds are pending, the money belongs to you but is not available to spend or withdraw.

This procedure is due to new policies at PayPal® to protect both the buyer and the seller and to erase the growing number of fraudulent activities perpetrated via the internet. When some sellers receive payments, the merchandise will not be picked up until we confirm that your account has been credited. The funds may be released early if PayPal determines that the transaction has been fulfilled and customers are satisfied.

Your payment is intact. You are advised to complete this transaction. If you have questions about this payment for your sold Merchandise,please contact PayPal by replying to this email directly.

Here at PayPal® you can be assured that your security and safety is our topmost concern.

We hope to read from you soon.

Thank you for using PayPal® !
The PayPal® Team

How PayPal works to increase your safety

• PayPal never shares your personal financial information with recipients.

• Your account is covered 100% in case of unauthorized use.

• In case of a dispute, PayPal acts as an intermediary between the buyer and the seller.

The Transfer Approved.

<removed>
President
PayPal, Inc.

[A_TeaMz]

Hi There,

Buyers Can Only See Your Email Address & User ID For Your Selling Website But NOT Your Name UNLESS You Provide Them Your Name. What Im Trying To Say Is That PayPal Will ALWAYS Start off Their Emails With Your First & Last Name. Example: Dear First Last,

Then They Will Provide You With Their Message To You. I Doubt It That Western Union Works With PayPal As Western Union & PayPal Are 2 Different Companies! PayPal Will NEVER Ask You For Any of Your Information & Will Never Ask You For Money!  They Will Also Provide You With A Unique ID Number For That Email & At The End of Their Emails It  Will Most Likely Say Sincerely PayPal Support or Sincerely PayPal Team. Then At The Bottom Is Will Say In Small Letters Info of Their Site & Their Address & So On. Also, Never Have I Heard of President From PayPal Contact A Member Before. This Looks Like A Big Scam & I Will Advise You NOT To Go Through With It. Report This To spoof@paypal.com & Stay Safe Out There! Hope I Helped Resolve Your Issues/Questions! Have A Goodnight!