I have been asked to pay a fee to upgrade my account to a business account....Advice please

Mikepenygroes
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Prospective buyer has intimated that they have paid the required sum..but my account needs to be upgraded to a business account for which the buyer has requested a fee.....sounds dodgy to me

 

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Ridox01
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My friend, this is a common scam attempt. PayPal does not require sellers to "upgrade to a business account" in order to receive payments, and buyers should never request additional fees for such upgrades. When someone pays you through PayPal, the money will be visible in your account, regardless of your account type. You should: 1. Log in to your PayPal account directly (not via any email links) to check if the payment has been received. 2. Do not send any money or provide personal information. 3. Report this incident to PayPal immediately by forwarding any suspicious emails. Stay cautious and always verify directly with PayPal if something seems off.
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