Can this result in me being scammed?

krooton · 21 Jan 2015 at 19:37

Hello there

Would you prefer bank transfer or Paypal Gift?

Cheers
kr00t0n

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PayPal

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Ok, please make paypal gift payment to [email protected] and send over you address details

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Using the PayPal app on my mobile can you text me your email so I can copy and paste it straight in

And he's given me his mobile.

I've specified PP Gift so he can't do a charge-back scam, but I am unfamiliar with the app...

HALP!

DaleTheWhale · 21 Jan 2015 at 19:38

Nout wrong with that.

Luke · 21 Jan 2015 at 19:38

Don't see why he can't use the email address you've already stated.

krooton · 21 Jan 2015 at 19:44

Luke said:
Don't see why he can't use the email address you've already stated.

That's my thinking...

Fluke? · 21 Jan 2015 at 19:55

Couldn't it just be his paypal is linked to that address and not the one he's using for the current comms?

Strife212 · 21 Jan 2015 at 19:59

Yes, sending him the exact same email address again will surely cause you to be scammed :rolleyes:

krooton · 21 Jan 2015 at 19:59

OK, I'll play along, but if this goes south I'm holding you all responsible and you will make my list

Varwen · 21 Jan 2015 at 20:01

My paypal email is different to my current comms email so I'm not worried there, just be aware that a "paypal gift" leaves you with no protection from paypal if you're paying for an item that never shows up!

EDIT: misunderstood - appears you're selling. looks fine to me!

krooton · 21 Jan 2015 at 20:10

I'm selling

I don't currently have over £20 in PayPal so part paying by card incurs a fee of 3.4% plus 30p or similar. If you don't want to take that small hit Fire over your Bank details.

So now he has my mobile, and my email address, and now wants my bank details?

SMELLING FISHY BRO!

Varwen · 21 Jan 2015 at 20:12

deffo - putting money from card into a paypal account costs nothing... I'd tell him to gift in full or get lost

krooton · 21 Jan 2015 at 20:14

I've dumped him and gone for the second in line who has more feedback n stuff

valkynaz · 21 Jan 2015 at 20:18

krooton said:
I'm selling

So now he has my mobile, and my email address, and now wants my bank details?

SMELLING FISHY BRO!

This on the MM right? If so then all of the information he is asking for he is advised to obtain according to the MM guidelines section 1.2 and 1.3. Nothing fishy at all.

Varwen said:
deffo - putting money from card into a paypal account costs nothing... I'd tell him to gift in full or get lost

You are wrong. Putting money into a paypal account from a DEBIT card costs nothing. Putting money in from a credit card does incur the 3.4% + 20p fees.

Varwen · 21 Jan 2015 at 20:58

valkynaz said:
You are wrong. Putting money into a paypal account from a DEBIT card costs nothing. Putting money in from a credit card does incur the 3.4% + 20p fees.

Ah, having never used a credit card for this I wouldn't know. Learn something new every day - thanks!

krooton · 21 Jan 2015 at 21:05

valkynaz said:
This on the MM right?

Nope