Hi,
I got this email from an interested buyer on gumtree. It 100% looks like a scam, but I'd just like to confirm. If this is a scam, how should I reply to the "buyer"? They have been messaging me, telling me that they are uncomfortable with me not continuing the sale, because they have had the money deducted from their account.
Thanks
You have received a PayPal Payment of $2,500.00 AUD from Belinda Richie We've placed a temporary hold on the funds of 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 included the Moving agent Fees.
In order to complete this transaction and get the funds approved to your account. You are to transfer the Moving agent fee sum of $750.00 AUD via Bitcoin and send us an email of the Scanned Copy/Photograph of the Transaction Receipt by clicking on Contact us at the bottom of any page. This action is not a request from the buyer, but as a security procedure we are taking to protect both parties involved in this transaction
Below is a step by step guide on how to make the Bitcoin transfer:
2. Select POLi Payment Option and Input $750AUD. as Purchase Amount.
3. Copy and paste the Bitcoin Address ( 1MrYiezprhL7eKWKZtJyvngd5ixswjGKUP )and click CONTINUE.
4. Enter your email address, and your Mobile Phone and Accept Terms & Conditions then Place Order
5. Simply follow the instructions and input required details.
6. Login to your bank and make a
POLi payment and Upload your
POLi receipt on
bitcoin.com.au.
7. Once transfer is successful, Attach and email a screenshot copy of the Successful Confirmation to paypal after the order has been fulfilled.
Please note: Until payment is received before the moving agent nearest to your location in (Australia) will be assigned to Belinda Richie.
We assure you that this is a safe and approved transaction and your account will be credited immediately after we verify the transfer details. You can contact us anytime if you have any question(s) about this transaction. We want you to understand that the payment can't be REVERSED OR CANCELED, so we assure you that you are 100% SECURED doing this transaction.
Once again be rest assured that you will have your funds credited immediately we receive the Bitcoin Information from you for verification.
Yours sincerely,
PayPal
