by KarolMG
Sun Aug 14, 2016 2:14 pm
I advertised an item for sale on a website but a couple of things make me question the authenticity of the person supposedly interested in buying it and the email which I received from 'paypal' about the payment.
(1) The person is requesting that I send the item to Malaysia even though the website I advertised my item on is specifically for the country in the which I live. Also the person I am contacting has a different name to the one I was asked to send the package to.
(2) The payment confirmation email was received in my spam folder and although I received it, no money shows up in my paypal even pending.
(3) When I click on details underneath the email "[email protected]" another email shows up : "[email protected]"
I'd just like some help in recognizing whether this email is a scam or not. Here are the contents :
"You've received a Payment
Dear (first name) (last name),
You have an Instant Payment of €500.00 EUR from Joannie Brierley ([email protected])
Note from Joannie Brierley
Ensure the Item is well wrap up and Registered Post with a Tracking Number.
Payment Approved
Mastercard
Summary of this Payment
Payment from Joannie Brierley
[email protected]
Sent to
(first name) (last name)
k*******@gmail.com
Payment number
Transaction ID
0007
U-8JS51202WF124722Y
Date of this payment 14-Aug-2016
Amount €500.00 EUR
Item # Item Title Quantity Price Subtotal
******** Goods 2 €500.00 EUR
€500.00EUR
Shipping & Handling via Registered Post
(includes any seller handling fees)
€0.00 EUR
Shipping Insurance (included):
Total: €500.00 EUR
Shipping Information:
Address:
Name: Engr. S. Ahmed
Address: No A4-10 Plaza Jaya Muda Jln Pelandok Pute
City: Melaka
Zip Code: 75300
Country: Malaysia
Address Status: Confirmed?
This PayPal® payment has been debited from the buyer's account,it has been "APPROVED" but your account will not be credited until the merchandise is sent to the given Name and Address of the Buyer and then email back us the shipment tracking number for verification.This is PayPal newly introduced policy to secure both the buyer and the seller .
Question?
Please reply to this email.This mailbox is been monitored for safety and quick response.For proof of postage and other assistance,click reply button on this page to write PayPal Live Support. This is a security measure which has to been taken for safety of both parties.
Yours sincerely,
PayPal
Copyright © 1999-2016 PayPal. All rights reserved.
PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. & Cie, S.C.A.
Société en Commandite par Actions duly licensed by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier in Luxembourg and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules.
Registered office: 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449, Luxembourg
RCS Luxembourg B 118 349.
(1) The person is requesting that I send the item to Malaysia even though the website I advertised my item on is specifically for the country in the which I live. Also the person I am contacting has a different name to the one I was asked to send the package to.
(2) The payment confirmation email was received in my spam folder and although I received it, no money shows up in my paypal even pending.
(3) When I click on details underneath the email "[email protected]" another email shows up : "[email protected]"
I'd just like some help in recognizing whether this email is a scam or not. Here are the contents :
"You've received a Payment
Dear (first name) (last name),
You have an Instant Payment of €500.00 EUR from Joannie Brierley ([email protected])
Note from Joannie Brierley
Ensure the Item is well wrap up and Registered Post with a Tracking Number.
Payment Approved
Mastercard
Summary of this Payment
Payment from Joannie Brierley
[email protected]
Sent to
(first name) (last name)
k*******@gmail.com
Payment number
Transaction ID
0007
U-8JS51202WF124722Y
Date of this payment 14-Aug-2016
Amount €500.00 EUR
Item # Item Title Quantity Price Subtotal
******** Goods 2 €500.00 EUR
€500.00EUR
Shipping & Handling via Registered Post
(includes any seller handling fees)
€0.00 EUR
Shipping Insurance (included):
Total: €500.00 EUR
Shipping Information:
Address:
Name: Engr. S. Ahmed
Address: No A4-10 Plaza Jaya Muda Jln Pelandok Pute
City: Melaka
Zip Code: 75300
Country: Malaysia
Address Status: Confirmed?
This PayPal® payment has been debited from the buyer's account,it has been "APPROVED" but your account will not be credited until the merchandise is sent to the given Name and Address of the Buyer and then email back us the shipment tracking number for verification.This is PayPal newly introduced policy to secure both the buyer and the seller .
Question?
Please reply to this email.This mailbox is been monitored for safety and quick response.For proof of postage and other assistance,click reply button on this page to write PayPal Live Support. This is a security measure which has to been taken for safety of both parties.
Yours sincerely,
PayPal
Copyright © 1999-2016 PayPal. All rights reserved.
PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. & Cie, S.C.A.
Société en Commandite par Actions duly licensed by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier in Luxembourg and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules.
Registered office: 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449, Luxembourg
RCS Luxembourg B 118 349.
Last edited by KarolMG on Sun Aug 14, 2016 3:24 pm, edited 1 time in total.
