PAYPAL SCAM - [email protected]

Hi,

Further update. I have been having email exchange with someone called Dylan Abrey via [email protected]
in relationship with an item for sale on Gumtree.

The initial contact was a text message (not from a mobile phone) asking me to email him. His response was:

"as for this price it is alright, due to my demanding work i won't have time to come and view it, i am interested in the merchandise and it is needed overseas. I will be making use of a transport company to have this picked up from your side and have it delivered. Further arrangement will be made with you in regards to the pick up once i have paid for the merchandise"

Have received multiple further emails requesting paypal details.

The scammer wants to send you a fake Paypal payment. He has a fake Paypal address from a free email provider. The payment will 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 is 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.

This person tried the same on me 09/11/2013 Via Gumtree, here is what I received, I figured it out and replied that it was sold, last I heard.

Thank you for responding, as for this price it is alright, due to my demanding work i won't have time to come and view it, i am interested in the merchandise and it is needed overseas. I will be making use of a transport company to have this picked up from your side and have it delivered. Further arrangement will be made with you in regards to the pick up once i have paid for the merchandise.

I would appreciate if you email me with more pictures (if available) since i won't be be able to see this in person, I'd be paying via PayPal or Bank transfer so kindly get back to me with your paypal or bank details for payment, cheers.

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