Ebay-Paypal Scam - [email protected]

Ebay scammer actually wants your merchandise

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Michael Emmanuel
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The scammer sends very elaborate and convincing screen shots of ebay mails.

Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:27:49 +0100
Subject: Payment Has Been Approved ***Payment ID Number 6D694274EY338930K***
From: [email protected]

To: xxxxx


Dear xxxxxx

Thanks for using PayPal. We are pleased to inform you that the payment has been approved and your funds has been deducted from Michael Emmanuel PayPal account, which we are ready to transfer the money into your PayPal account as soon as we receive the shipping tracking number from you.

On this note, you are advised to post the items to the address on the payment confirmation you received and send the tracking number to us as soon as possible so that we can transfer the money that has been deducted from the buyer's account into your PayPal account specified (xxxxxx).

Please note that the shipping tracking number is needed for official verification purpose. This measure has been taken by PayPal in order to protect both buyers and sellers on eBay and to bring low level of high rates of fraudulent activities act on eBay. Your collaboration is highly needed to curb this unwanted act on eBay.

Mail the tracking number to our customer care.

Sincerely,
PayPal Team Support.
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PayPal Email ID PP753



Dear xxxxxx,

You have been sent a PayPal® payment of $339.00 for an ebay item #xxxxxxx from one of our Member,Mr Michael Emmanuel ([email protected]) for a recent item purchased from you.

Money Request Details

Payment Details

Buyer's User ID:
emma_mic34567

Seller Email:
xxxxxxx
Amount:

$289.00
Shipping and handling:
$ 50.00

Total Amount:
$ 339.00

Important Note:

This PayPal® payment has been deducted from the buyer's account and has been "APPROVED" but will not be credited to your account until the shipment reference/tracking number is sent to us for shipment verification so as to secure both the buyer and the seller. Below are the necessary information requested before your account will be credited.

Send shipment reference/tracking number to us or email us through our Customer Care Service at: [email protected] and our Customer Care Service will attend to you. As soon as you send us the shipment reference/tracking number for security purposes and the safety of the buyer and the seller,the money will be credited to your account.


VisaMasterCardAmerican Express Switch and Maestro Visa Delta Visa Electron




Payment Type Master Card
Name on Card Michael Emmanuel
Card Number 5490*********447
Expiry Date mm/yy 08/15
https://www.paypal.com/us/mrb/pal=xxxxx
This credit card transaction has been charged and
the funds will be transfer into your PayPal account
(xxxxxx) by " PayPal"

Item Information:

Description: RIM Blackberry Bold 9650 (Sprint) xxxxxx
Quantity: 1
Item total $ 289.00
Total with shipping: $ 339.00

Shipping Method : FEDEX DHL EMS UPS INTERNATIONAL SIGN FOR FIRST CLASS.
Shipping Information:

Paypal Ordered Confirmation and approved. The shipping address below as an international delivery. You are required to make the delivery before your account can be credited.


Name: Mary Emmanuel
Address: No 20 Ebunola Street
Abesan Ipaja
City: Lagos
Country: Nigeria
Zip Code: 23401
Tel: 2348185771512

Paypal will never hold a sellers money until a shipping receipt has been provided.

Once you have shipped your merchandise, it it very hard to stop and retrieve.

Sellers should always personally verify payment before shipping merchandise