Selling on Gumtree

[maklabouhlel]

Hi, just need some advice please. I just sold something on gumtree for £200 and the buyer paid me via paypal and asked me to post it to him as he lives 250 miles away. Is there something I need to be wary of? I'm surprised he made the purchase without seeing the item so I got a bit suspicious like he might open a dispute and try to get his money back. I also nearly got scammed recently when I was taken to a fake gumtree page to receive the money so I'm a bit apprehensive.

 

[maklabouhlel]

Don't send any money back.

Have you even checked the money is there? It's probably a fake 'youve been paid' email.

Don't be a fool and be tempted to continue with the transaction.

The money was already in my paypal account so I just clicked on the refund button.

 

[maklabouhlel]

It's only 200 quid. Dont worry

Please elaborate.