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I was just sent a txt message through craigslist add, saying they wanted to by my merchandise and was going to pay me more then what I was asking through paypal. They sent me an e-mail saying that payment was sent to my paypal acct and deducted from there paypal acct .Name & Address they gave me to send it to : abiodun olanrewaju, (No.14 his grace close agbowo u.i). City: ( lbadan) , State: ( Oyo) Country: (NG) zip-code +23402...and they asked for my email & id of my paypal acct. Don't fall for it it is a scam I logged into my paypal acct and there was no payment received so I called them and they said it was a scam. NEVER SEND YOUR MERCHANDISE TO ANYONE WITHOUT CALLING AND CONFIRNING IT WITH PAYPAL First. Don't just go by the email it is a fake. I am going to try and copy & paste the email so everyone can see it.

Welcome to Scamwarners Jearbear,

What email address did the scammer use? Post both emails addresses(Paypal/scammer) and the emails that were sent. Also the phone number used for texting.

This will be helpful for others to avoid his scam attempts.

You've received a Payment (0002) from Clara Linda


service@paypal®.com < [email protected] >


2:43 PM (1 hour ago)

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You've received a payment

Dear [email protected]


Clara Linda sent you a payment of $240.00 USD


Note from the buyer:
Get the item ship out as immediately you receive my payment in your paypal email address from paypal customer care.


Pay with Visa Mastercard American Express Discover PayPal

Summary of this invoice

PayPal Payment Sent to


Xxxxxxgmail.com


Sent from Clara Linda
[email protected]

Invoice number
0002

Postage & Packing via (United State Postal Services (USPS) with seller packing fees)


Total amount:$240.00


Merchandise Title:

Delivery Information Below:

$150.00 USD


$90.00 USD extra for the shipping cost


$240.00 USD
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Galaxy S 2

Name:Abiodun Olanrewaju

Address: No 14 His grace close agbowo U.I

City:Ibadan
State:Oyo State
Country:NG
Zip Code:+23402

This is to confirm to you that the said amount has been successfully transferred from Clara Linda PayPal account for a Merchandise purchased and the funds has been deducted from the buyer PayPal account which has been credited to your PayPal account and is ready to appear in your account immediately the shipment reference/tracking number has been received and verify by PayPal due to the fact that we reserve the right to make sure this transaction between you and the buyer is secured also to verify the legitimacy level on this transaction because of the high sum of funds involved. The above sum includes the shipping charges and taxes.(as per PayPal MERCHANDISE PAYMENT POLICY).

However we have included the buyer's full name and the amount which will be deposited into your account once we receive the shipment reference/tracking number from you.We advise you to ship the item to the buyer specify address given to you by PayPal customer care and make sure you reply to us immediately the item has been ship out.You can e-mail us the tracking reference number by replying directly to this message after the tracking number might have been given to you at the courier post office,so as to verify the tracking number also we can credit the fund into your account without any delay.As soon as we receive the number from you for security verification, your account will be credited immediately.Our system has witness new upgrades, Please don't be surprise if you see us forwarding you to new customer attendants, it's due to the amount of fraudulent activities going on involving our name which we are trying all our best to limit and put a stop to the problem,as soon as we receive the shipping information requested from you, your account will be credited with immediate effect.

We request for the shipment reference/tracking number from you in the next 24hours in order for us to appear your account with the money paid by the buyer.This number will be to you at the courier office after you might have mail out the item to the bearer destination given to you,this is part of our new policy and the security measure in order to protect both the buyer's and the seller's from fraudulent activity, also to verify thew shipment of the item and we want you to know that this deal between you and the buyer is our own concern to secure the two parties. we have sent you an e-mail earlier to inform you that the payment is legal and has been confirmed by us, also to guide you against fraud acts and loss of item.

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Contact us if you have any question(s) or verification, email our customer care service email address at:[email protected].

Sincerely,
The PayPal Team.
PayPal Email ID P1554.

The phone number that was used : 7174892968 , and I saved all my txt messages as well.

Thank you for posting the details.

The scammer sent you fake Paypal payment. He has a fake Paypal address from a free email provider. The payment would look real. Its a screen shot of a fake payment. Depending on what you were selling he would either try to steal your money or property. If it was a vehicle or large item, he would pretend to make an overpayment. He then will instruct you to pay a mover, shipper or agent. The fake Paypal email from the scammer would say that your Paypal funds will be released when you send the scammer (mover,agent or shipper) money via Western Union or Money Gram. In reality Paypal would never hold your funds.

Log into Paypal directly without any links to check for monies received or call Paypal directly from the number on their site.

If you are selling electronics, Cell phones or computers then the scammer is trying to steal your "item". Your fake funds will be released when you send the scammer a scan copy of a receipt showing you mailed your item.

This same scam works with fake check and money orders. You and your bank will think they are real. After you cash the fake check. Days or weeks later your bank will inform you of the fraud. Your bank will have you repay the monies. Possibly close your account for fraud and report you to Law Enforcement.

The best thing to do is to sell in person face to face in a public place.

I sure am glad I didn't fall for it. I hope they get stopped so no one will become a victim from these con artist.

Good work to catch them! In the rare event paypal hold funds you can ALWAYS Login or call and see them in your account and why they are held and you can always pay postage out of them and mess around looking at it even if its not all spendable.

^^^I am only aware of Paypal holding funds of a seller in one situation.

That situation would be a new Ebay seller. The seller can still check there Paypal Account and verify funds are pending. The funds will be released in three situations.

Paypal will not hold the funds of a Craigslist seller nor request proof of mailing.

I got the same problem. she offered me way more than asking price. I, as a new user of paypal, assumed they were real emails. I sent out the item and then called PayPal. I found out there was no money in account and was furious. I am taking her to court. I will show them this website. She will not get away with this!! It was a $500.00 item!!

Phone number used: 4783774765

I had this same problem about 8 months ago and am so glad I found someone who it has also happened to. I sent my iphone and payment was never recieved. I was furious. Doubt I will ever get the phone back. WORST. MISTAKE. EVER. Not sure any previous action can be done, but if anyone has advice for me I would greatly appreciate it.