I was selling my item through ebay and named "Ellie <removed>" scammer contact me and he actually proceed the payment process through ebay. However, the email arrived afterward named "paypal" with email address <removed> was turned out scam email. I checked to the Paypal customer service center and they confirmed that this is NOT paypal email. For protecting other sellers on ebay, I hereby share my experience and email details that I had with this scammer. Fortunately, I noticed it when I received it and didn't proceed any shipment.
The FAKE shipment address was : lsaac <removed>y, <removed> Lagos 23401 Nigeria. Tel:<removed>.
The FAKE contact person was : Ellie <removed>, <removed> OX33 1TR UK <removed>
The FAKE email will tell you with a paypal logo :
Transaction ID: U-1D272535W1951062A
Dear [my name],
You have been sent a Payment of EUR 1,000.00€ for an eBay item #302498820113 from,"Ellie <removed>" for a recent item purchased from you. We need a proof of shipment, get the item posted by Bpost Express Mail and send us the tracking number to unlock your funds.
Placed on Oct 24, 2017
Receipt No: 4L645138ST906306E
Case #: PP-091-962-222
Confirmation Code: U-1D272535W1951062A
Just a reminder:
We need a proof of shipment for the funds to reflect into your account.
Once we have received the tracking number, the funds would reflect immediately.
Make sure you ship the item to the PayPal given address above, immediately you receive this approved confirmation.
You are to send shipment tracking number to us at (click here) for the verification. We thank you for your prompt attention.
NEVER send you item to this person and please be careful y'all!
Have a good day 🙂
