Unsure about using PayPal on Gumtree...pls help me

Twiggy21
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A lady has seen an advert on gumtree and asked if I'll post to Scotland - yes of course. She then said she would have some other stuff too, to tell her what I owe and send my PayPal info and she'll pay immediately and then let me know her address asap.  Now I'm not all that clued up with online payments like this, when it was only for £6 before I wasn't bothered and everything was fine but this would be for nearly £30 and I can't afford for something to go wrong.  Can she pay, I then post and she then cancels? I presume the best thing is to give her my email address to make the payment? But last time I'm sure gumtree scrambled the email address and I had to give my mobile number for him to message me and exchange details.  Or should I give my mobile number, which is also linked to PayPal for payment? Is that an option? 

Sorry for so many questions, I just don't know what to do for the best.

any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

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kernowlass
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@Twiggy21

 

That depends on many factors all listed in Paypals seller protection policy for you to read and then risk assess your transactions.


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kernowlass
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@Twiggy21

 

That depends on many factors all listed in Paypals seller protection policy for you to read and then risk assess your transactions.


Advice is voluntary.
Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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