My girlfriend is trying to sell her wedding ring on Craigslist and the guy wants to pay her through paypal. She just set up a new account for paypal and he sent the money. He wants to ring overnighted so he pd an extra $100. Is there any way he can take his money back, could this be a scam?
ADDED: She got an e-mail from paypal saying that the money was taken out of his account but will not be credited to her account til she has shipping confirmation.
I called Paypay it was a scam Thanks Ladies!
My understanding is that Craigslist should be paid in person and in cash. I use paypal for eBay and I always thought it was secure. I always transfer my money out of paypal right away so it seems like he couldn't take his money back. Maybe she can check with paypal.
Yes it could be a scam. Make sure the money is actually in your account. As I have had this issue that it looked all official and looked real but there was actually no money in the account when I went to look at my balance. It could all be legit just be careful.
It is standard paypal/ ebay/ craigslist practice that the item isn't shipped until payment posted to her account.
no there is no direct access to accounts so he can not remove the money from her account once its deposited, & once it is deposited she can move the money into her bank account. just make sure she sends him a receipt through email & keeps a copy in case there is any kind of dispute. also if she is shipping the item then she should get a delivery confirmation
Paypal has been around for far too long not to have security settings in place...
however, here's what I can tell you from personal experience.
1. She needs to log into her Paypal account and verify the money is there.
2. She can talk to a customer service agent at Paypal 24 hours a day to verify her funds.
3. He cannot take his money back - but Paypal can take it back if he reports the item not as described. however, they have to prove the item was wrong and show proof of return postage service.
However, when I sold a ring on Craigslist - the guy who offered to put $100 extra for overnight shipping - it was a scam...sent a really good Paypal looking notice that I had received money but when I logged into my account - the balance did not reflect that payment.
Do NOT send anything until the money has been confirmed by Paypal..She can can even have the money transferred TO her checking account.
I would avoid things like this - especially when someone offers to pay more or for shipping than it really costs...please feel free to inbox me for more information.
bottom line - you can get scammed ANYWHERE - many people have lost their moral compass...
Paypal will NEVER send you an e-mail stating that the funds won't be credited until a shipping is confirmed...NEVER EVER!!! They get the money, they tell you they got the money, you check your account and verify the funds are there - THEN you ship.
Craigslist specifically warns users not to use wire services, that you should deal locally with people who are willing to meet face to face and hand over either cash or cashiers check (check out the "how to the how to avoid scams" page on their site.)
I don't have too much experience with this, but it sounds fishy to me.
Let us know what happens!
Is this buyer, "verified" on Paypal?
You can see this on Paypal.
What she can do, is simply to contact Paypal, and ask them.
How it works etc. and the Buyers name if he is a 'verified' member of Paypal etc.
