Paypal issues trying to pull a fast one

samanthalous · Mar 17th, 2007, 07:44 PM

So I sold a almost brand new epi on eBay, the bidder won it for 405. She told me she lived in NY and if we could meet rather than ship the bag. I agreed and got a strange email from HER not Paypal. I checked paypal because maybe they just forgot to notify me but no, there was no 405 in my account. So I told her that when my account is credited (provided her with email) I would gladly meet with her and give her the bag. Thats just strange and I hope she didnt send someone else the money. Has this happened to anyone else.

Dear xxxxxxxx,

You've got cash!

This email confirms that you have received an Auction Instant Purchase Payment for $405.00 USD from (higest bidders name) (mailto:gxxxxx@gmail.com)

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Payment Details
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Purchased From: xxxxxx
Transaction ID: x

Item #: x
Item Title: xxxxxxxxxx
Item URL:xxxxxxxxxxxx
Quantity: 1
Price: $405.00 USD
Subtotal: $405.00 USD

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Shipping & Handling via Local Delivery or Pickup to 113XX $0.00 USD(includes any seller handling fees)

Shipping Insurance (not offered):--

Total:$405.00 USD
Note: Hey: I sent you an e-mail with info on when I like to pick up.

thank you!!

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xxxx xxxxxs CONFIRMED Address
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xxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxx
xxxxxxxxx
queens NY
United states

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Receipt Number:
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windycityaj · Mar 17th, 2007, 08:03 PM

Paypal doesn't forget to send you an e-mail when money is deposited...if she generated this e-mail then it is clearly phoney and she is trying to scam you. It's always a red flag (from reading these threads) when a buyer wants to pick up from a seller in person...this sounds VERY suspicious. I would tell her that you didn't get the money and you will not meet her until you have confirmation from paypal.

anne

86leo · Mar 17th, 2007, 08:26 PM

I agree with windycityaj!

She is scamming you!

I would forward this email and all the information you gave us to eBay immiediately!

eBay email: rswebhelp@ebay.com

windycityaj · Mar 17th, 2007, 08:31 PM

It just kills me the length that people go through to cheat you...please let us know what happens!

Anne

HubbaWubba · Mar 17th, 2007, 08:53 PM

It's fake because the fees would of been deducted.

Cindi · Mar 18th, 2007, 12:42 PM

WOW! What a scammer. I can't believe some people. I have never seen that scam before. I would file a complaint against her and send that e-mail to Paypal and eBay. Unbelievable what some people will do.

peppy · Mar 18th, 2007, 01:03 PM

It's a scam, be careful.

I've once had someone email me and said that they've already paid by Paypal and insisted that I ship by the next day. I checked my Paypal account and nothing. Even then, she insisted that I ship it quickly. When I firmly declined and asked her about the "Paypal payment", she then gave a flimsy excuse of "oh, I actually sent to a wrong Paypal address. Anyway, can you pls ship it quickly? Once Paypal returns me the money that I'd sent to the wrong address, I'll send it to you again." ???!!! Again, I said no, and the buyer finally stopped emailing me. It's amazing what some people can come up with.

noshoepolish · Mar 18th, 2007, 01:35 PM

Never accept PP with a pickup. Cash or maybe a USPS money order only.

I would contact eBay T&S on this one. Do live help from ebay homepage.

LV Rawks · Mar 18th, 2007, 02:40 PM

Forward her email to spoof@paypal.com. I agree with the others, she is scamming you. The nerve of some people. I am glad that you caught onto her before handing over the bag.

LV Rawks · Mar 18th, 2007, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peppy

It's a scam, be careful.

I've once had someone email me and said that they've already paid by Paypal and insisted that I ship by the next day. I checked my Paypal account and nothing. Even then, she insisted that I ship it quickly. When I firmly declined and asked her about the "Paypal payment", she then gave a flimsy excuse of "oh, I actually sent to a wrong Paypal address. Anyway, can you pls ship it quickly? Once Paypal returns me the money that I'd sent to the wrong address, I'll send it to you again." ???!!! Again, I said no, and the buyer finally stopped emailing me. It's amazing what some people can come up with.

This reminded me of a story...about a month before Christmas, I sold a Coach wristlet to a buyer that stated they were purchasing it for their girlfriends Christmas gift. They paid with PP, I sent the item. In January I get an email from the buyer asking me if I had shipped the item yet because they were still waiting, and if I did ship it, did I have delivery confirmation. I emailed them back saying that I was a bit surprised that they had waited until January to ask about an item that was purchased for a Christmas gift...then I gave them the delivery confirmation number, and told them the exact date and time the item was delivered. Surprise, surprise...I never heard from them again and they are now a "no longer a registered user".

peacocky · Mar 18th, 2007, 02:51 PM

Never accept Paypal when you are not shipping it. You will have no proof of delivery. Always have the buyer bring cash and never had over the item until you count the cash.

SOLIDGOLD2 · Mar 18th, 2007, 02:53 PM

sounds like a scam...AND i would never do a pick up because even if she pays thru paypal and you do get your $$ ...she can pick it up and then tell paypal you never gave her the item!! Even if you have emails where she tells you she wants to pick it up she can lie and say she spoke to you etc... and say it was agreed that you will ship instead of pick up. YOU then will he held accountable!! remember paypal protects buyers not sellers.

Mar 17th, 2007, 07:44 PM	#1
samanthalous Everyone Loves Greentruth Location: New York	Paypal issues trying to pull a fast one So I sold a almost brand new epi on eBay, the bidder won it for 405. She told me she lived in NY and if we could meet rather than ship the bag. I agreed and got a strange email from HER not Paypal. I checked paypal because maybe they just forgot to notify me but no, there was no 405 in my account. So I told her that when my account is credited (provided her with email) I would gladly meet with her and give her the bag. Thats just strange and I hope she didnt send someone else the money. Has this happened to anyone else. Dear xxxxxxxx, You've got cash! This email confirms that you have received an Auction Instant Purchase Payment for $405.00 USD from (higest bidders name) (mailto:gxxxxx@gmail.com) ----------------------------------- Payment Details ----------------------------------- Purchased From: xxxxxx Transaction ID: x Item #: x Item Title: xxxxxxxxxx Item URL:xxxxxxxxxxxx Quantity: 1 Price: $405.00 USD Subtotal: $405.00 USD ---------------------------------------------------------------- Shipping & Handling via Local Delivery or Pickup to 113XX $0.00 USD(includes any seller handling fees) Shipping Insurance (not offered):-- Total:$405.00 USD Note: Hey: I sent you an e-mail with info on when I like to pick up. thank you!! ----------------------------------- xxxx xxxxxs CONFIRMED Address ----------------------------------- xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxxx queens NY United states ----------------------------------- Receipt Number: ----------------------------------- Last edited by Swanky Mama Of Three; Mar 17th, 2007 at 08:07 PM. Reason: had to edit out info we don't allow

Mar 17th, 2007, 08:03 PM	#2
windycityaj Member Location: Chicago, IL	Re: Paypal issues trying to pull a fast one Paypal doesn't forget to send you an e-mail when money is deposited...if she generated this e-mail then it is clearly phoney and she is trying to scam you. It's always a red flag (from reading these threads) when a buyer wants to pick up from a seller in person...this sounds VERY suspicious. I would tell her that you didn't get the money and you will not meet her until you have confirmation from paypal. anne __________________ Purse ban is officially over!!! My wishlist..... Black Blondie flap......It's here!!!! 4/8/2008 Chanel Cambon Tote w/accessories YSL black Mombasa (snagged a Vincennes bag)...it's here!! 6/16/08 Black Coach "Mandy" So many bags...so little time (and money)!!!

Mar 17th, 2007, 08:26 PM	#3
86leo Got Coach? Location: Lower 48 Again! Life is great!	Re: Paypal issues trying to pull a fast one I agree with windycityaj! She is scamming you! I would forward this email and all the information you gave us to eBay immiediately! eBay email: rswebhelp@ebay.com

Mar 17th, 2007, 08:31 PM	#4
windycityaj Member Location: Chicago, IL	Re: Paypal issues trying to pull a fast one It just kills me the length that people go through to cheat you...please let us know what happens! Anne __________________ Purse ban is officially over!!! My wishlist..... Black Blondie flap......It's here!!!! 4/8/2008 Chanel Cambon Tote w/accessories YSL black Mombasa (snagged a Vincennes bag)...it's here!! 6/16/08 Black Coach "Mandy" So many bags...so little time (and money)!!!

Mar 17th, 2007, 08:53 PM	#5
HubbaWubba Sofa King Banned	Re: Paypal issues trying to pull a fast one It's fake because the fees would of been deducted.

Mar 18th, 2007, 12:42 PM	#6
Cindi Recessionista Location: PA	Re: Paypal issues trying to pull a fast one WOW! What a scammer. I can't believe some people. I have never seen that scam before. I would file a complaint against her and send that e-mail to Paypal and eBay. Unbelievable what some people will do. __________________ Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.

Mar 18th, 2007, 01:03 PM	#7
peppy Member	Re: Paypal issues trying to pull a fast one It's a scam, be careful. I've once had someone email me and said that they've already paid by Paypal and insisted that I ship by the next day. I checked my Paypal account and nothing. Even then, she insisted that I ship it quickly. When I firmly declined and asked her about the "Paypal payment", she then gave a flimsy excuse of "oh, I actually sent to a wrong Paypal address. Anyway, can you pls ship it quickly? Once Paypal returns me the money that I'd sent to the wrong address, I'll send it to you again." ???!!! Again, I said no, and the buyer finally stopped emailing me. It's amazing what some people can come up with.

Mar 18th, 2007, 01:35 PM	#8
noshoepolish Addicted to Coach	Re: Paypal issues trying to pull a fast one Never accept PP with a pickup. Cash or maybe a USPS money order only. I would contact eBay T&S on this one. Do live help from ebay homepage.

Mar 18th, 2007, 02:40 PM	#9
LV Rawks Sofa King Aware Location: Midwest USA	Re: Paypal issues trying to pull a fast one Forward her email to spoof@paypal.com. I agree with the others, she is scamming you. The nerve of some people. I am glad that you caught onto her before handing over the bag. __________________ *"We cannot change the cards we are dealt,* *just how we play the hand"* *~Randy Pausch*

Mar 18th, 2007, 02:51 PM	#11
peacocky Flaunt your Fringe	Re: Paypal issues trying to pull a fast one Never accept Paypal when you are not shipping it. You will have no proof of delivery. Always have the buyer bring cash and never had over the item until you count the cash. __________________

Mar 18th, 2007, 02:53 PM	#12
SOLIDGOLD2 Member	Re: Paypal issues trying to pull a fast one sounds like a scam...AND i would never do a pick up because even if she pays thru paypal and you do get your $$ ...she can pick it up and then tell paypal you never gave her the item!! Even if you have emails where she tells you she wants to pick it up she can lie and say she spoke to you etc... and say it was agreed that you will ship instead of pick up. YOU then will he held accountable!! remember paypal protects buyers not sellers.