Paypal asking me to make a payment to Al Ansari exchange
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Hello,
I have received an email from Paypal asking me to make a payment to Al Ansari exchange in the UAE for tax and insurance on an item someone is buying from me (they did not inform me they were transferring this money), paypal is holding payment for the item I am selling till I clear this payment. Is this legit? I don't understand why I have to do this as I am not shipping this item it will be picked up from my house, buyer has so far transferred shipping, taxes, and insurance to me. What is the purpose of this ? Is this legit?
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This is a well known SCAM.
Any held paypal payments ALWAYS SHOW in your paypal account balance and activity history.
You do not pay as a seller upfront for anything especially using a rival payment processor.
You are being scammed with fake paypal emails ie phishing emails.
Advice is voluntary.
Kudos / Solution appreciated.

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