getting scammed

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I have recently sold an item for 360 pounds on a popular auction site.

This person didnt even bid, there were actually no bids, and opted to pay 60 pounds more for buy it now. But they paid paypal there and then.

Their ebay acount was made on the day sale. Now this is the first item I have sold on this site and its gonna take till next week for the funds to fully clear - go into my account.

This person has sent me two 1 line emails regarding the sale. Which I find strange for the money involved.

If I send the item recorded delivery, will I be covered? Should I cancel the sale. I dont wanna be scammed and lose the item and lose the money, if this person lies about not recieving the item - which I am suspicious of.

Sorry for the long story. What shall I do? I dont wanna have to deal with someone trying to con me.
 
sounds like a scam to me m8 dont ever sell anything to anyone whos adres doesnt match the paypal 1 or any 1 who has less than 10 feedback
 
They made the account on the same day. Sent me just two emails in 3 days for 360 quid purchase. They have "paid me".

Could they claim they didnt get it even if I send recorded delivery? - and then take the money back?

I havent sent it yet. I got pleased when it was sold, but I am very weary.

Its a sony satio btw. I think I am might just keep it up. I had 2 sellars back out, and now this one.
 
Sounds fishy to me, I'd hold onto it if I were you.

Can you post up some screenshots of the emails? (with contact bits blurred out)
 
Before you send it, take photos of everything including serial numbers. Also send Special Delivery with full insurance cover.
 
TaKeN said:
Sounds fishy to me, I'd hold onto it if I were you.

Can you post up some screenshots of the emails? (with contact bits blurred out)
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2 day wait between emails.



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me227 said:
Also make sure to take the money out of your Paypal account as soon as possible.
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Its supposedly cleared, but its not in my bank yet. Still waiting to go through.

Can paypal take the money out my account, if this person claims they didnt recieve it etc?

I heard somewhere for a first time sellar the money only fully goes to your account when the buyer acknowledges recieving the goods. I am a first time sellar!
 
The email does not read much like a normal scammer email.

If you are going to send it, do what burnsy said: Photograph (and write down) all serial numbers, IMEI etc
Transfer the money to your bank account then remove all your cards/bank accounts from your paypal account.
 
Not smelling a scam there...?

Some ppl don't like waiting... for anything. Pay now, minimal fuss, send me my goods, etc.
 
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Do not send it via recorded delivery.

Special Delivery only. Even if you listed recorded delivery, fork out for special delivery. Also sign into your paypal account (type the address yourself) and then for the transaction look at what I've highlighted in yellow:

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If it says eligible, the you have the protection below. Obviously, it should also say confirmed in green.

Protection for items not received
When you post the item to the address on this page and provide proof that it was delivered, you're protected against claims for items not received. For complete requirements, see terms.

Protection for unauthorised payments
When you post the item to the address on this page and provide proof of postage, you're protected against claims for unauthorised payments. For complete requirements, see terms.
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Read the terms, and follow them to the letter.
 
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