#146075 by Ryan Hains
Mon Jan 21, 2013 9:02 pm
Paypal Scammer Joe Adam <[email protected]>
The scammer wants to steal your merchandise and have you ship it to him
The scammer will want to purchase an ‘item’ you have for sale on Craigslist, Ebay or another online site and may offer you more than your asking price to have you remove your advertisement quickly.
He will ask you to receive payment via his 'verified' PAYPAL or BANK payment and ship the 'item' to a relative or friend for him.
In this scam Paypal has not received any money to be paid to you and you will lose your merchandise if you ship. It is almost impossible to stop a shipment.
The scammer wants to steal your merchandise and have you ship it to him
From: Joe Adam <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2013 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: HP laptop NEW IN BOX SEALED - $475
Thanks for your quick response, i'll offer you $575 including the shipping cost but that's if the HP Laptop is still in good condition because am not local and am also paying you via PayPal payment, i'll be glad if you take my offer and get back to me with money request of $575 and as soon a i get your money request from PayPal, i'll transfer the money into your PayPal account immediately.
The scammer will want to purchase an ‘item’ you have for sale on Craigslist, Ebay or another online site and may offer you more than your asking price to have you remove your advertisement quickly.
He will ask you to receive payment via his 'verified' PAYPAL or BANK payment and ship the 'item' to a relative or friend for him.
In this scam Paypal has not received any money to be paid to you and you will lose your merchandise if you ship. It is almost impossible to stop a shipment.
