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Quoted from wierdeer:Pay pal... cashiers check....google wallet?
None of the above.
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Quoted from wierdeer:Got somebody trying to scam me says he is off shore buying for his cousin will only pay pal me offered 550$ more to seal the deal..... is pay pal safe?
PayPal is never safe for the seller.
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Quoted from lmo:Wire transfer confirmed with your bank.
Even wire transfer can be faked.
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Quoted from wierdeer:I feel stupid almost went for it lol
Don't feel stupid.
I've got about 40 emails from people who took the bait, but were kind enough to detail the scam to me so that others would not get taken.
I've also been at the Post Office when the person ahead of me had 4 PMOs, all fake.
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"Keep your eyes open and your legs shut" - Grandpaw Vid
Quoted from T-800:In all seriousness, has anyone actually been screwed over by the gifting option or is this all hypothetical?
OMG yes.
Remember, most scams require you to have confidence that some stupid thing is true.
"I heard on the internet that Paypal Gifts can't be disputed. I thought it must be safe!" - Guy who lost $6K.
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Quoted from Mogg:How are the state to state sales here on pinside being handled? people aren't mailing cash. I was referred to paypal friend and family. i realize there is a risk to seller, but the buyers end is bank wire, which has more risk.
IES is the ONLY safe way:
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Quoted from daveyb98126:So did PayPal withdraw the amount from your account? If so, I'd never use PayPal again knowing a customer can lie and still get their money back.
Yep.
And if the your Paypal account is empty, they take it right out of your bank account.
...ask me why I don't have Paypal.
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