Really it's not worth even thinking about it - it's a 100% scam and taking it further is just a waste of time, and also risks your mate's Paypal account (and via that his bank account) being messed around with by criminals. Not a good plan, even if it can be straightened out eventually it's a shed load of completely unnecessary hassle.
does this look like a scam?
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Really it's not worth even thinking about it - it's a 100% scam and taking it further is just a waste of time, and also risks your mate's Paypal account (and via that his bank account) being messed around with by criminals. Not a good plan, even if it can be straightened out eventually it's a shed load of completely unnecessary hassle.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
I'm not sure of the ins and outs but I believe there was a scam a while back where folk were transferring but the money although showing wasn't actually there! Once its 100% transferred (don't quote me on this) but I don't think it can be recalled.
phil_hg_uk
I am not a member, I am a free man !!!!!!
What paypal will do is just take it back via whatever funding method you have registered with your paypal account.
Mr Haematocrit
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Wr
This information is incorrect, it can be and has been recalled. PayPal is not subject to the same laws and regulations as a financial institution as its classified as a money transfer service not a bank. They legally can and have been known to take money from accounts, and directly from bank accounts associated with PayPay. They can also legally close PayPay accounts and hold money.
The T'&C's have PayPal as the Judge and Jury
http://www.paypalsucks.com/
This information is incorrect, it can be and has been recalled. PayPal is not subject to the same laws and regulations as a financial institution as its classified as a money transfer service not a bank. They legally can and have been known to take money from accounts, and directly from bank accounts associated with PayPay. They can also legally close PayPay accounts and hold money.
The T'&C's have PayPal as the Judge and Jury
http://www.paypalsucks.com/
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Sorry, I was typing too quick before my dinner, Ive heard of somebody being ripped off like that through Paypal but I never realised it could be taken directly from bank accounts too.
subaqua
What’s the point
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thats why you should link paypal to a credit card. its the CC companies money and they get results very sharpish.
in the OPs case . tell your mate to run like forrest gump. 100% scam
yes its dodgey, he sent the exact same message to someone else so just ignore him, it was also on gumtree and it was on my paypal account but thank god nothing worked but do not give him any details he was saying he was from spain and he will pay for shipping which was £250 and in the end wanted me to pay it so cut contact fast hes a scam artist for sure.
Hi Guys,
Just wanted to thank you all...
I was contacted this afternoon by this guy in response to my ad for a quad bike. I immediately was suspicious, so googled his email address, and found your forum!
I played his game, and guess what - exactly the same story, although he seems to now live in Ireland!
Told him he's been rumbled and to do one.
Once again, his email is altonalfred@gmail.com
Cheers!
Gary
Just wanted to thank you all...
I was contacted this afternoon by this guy in response to my ad for a quad bike. I immediately was suspicious, so googled his email address, and found your forum!
I played his game, and guess what - exactly the same story, although he seems to now live in Ireland!
Told him he's been rumbled and to do one.
Once again, his email is altonalfred@gmail.com
Cheers!
Gary
