How do I know if my buyer is a really a scammer?

Tamica: How do I know if my buyer is a really a scammer?
Ok soo….I’m on ebay selling my used laptop and the bid ended today.. But I’ve got a man from spain who says he wants to give me $ 3000 for my hp compaq (used) and paypal has said that they have received the money. Obviously, it’s on hold until i send the tracking number but I wanted to know if I should really send the laptop or is this a scam? What do you think?

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Answer by Honey
Hello.Usually,Paypal makes sure the item is paid for up front.So if they said it’s paid for-it could be.What you should do is speak with them again and have them give you some kind of Proof the money is there.Just in case,their no.is 1(888)221.1161 You may have had the number already but you still need to call them and get some kind of proof that the laptop is paid for.Best of luck to ya,Hope this helps.

Answer by the tax lady
Check your paypal account. Do you see the money on hold or not?

Yes, Paypal often hits sellers with a 21-day hold, but it does hide the money. It just freezes it.

* Spain is a known fraud country with scam problems.
* Paypal doesn’t send emails asking you send proof that the item has been sent to a non-paypal address.

By the way, let’s say the money is in the account. You ship and then the buyer says they didn’t authorize the purchase. Paypal would reverse it. You should NEVER send an expensive item outside the US/CANADA and the UK.

Answer by Ed Atun
Scammer. THere are too many ways to deceive PayPal. It happens all the time. And PayPal won’t take the “hit”. You will. Use the Craigslist approach for expensive items. Accept only cash and meet in person. Even if you have to sell it for less money. Get the cash in your hand.

The “Spain” buyer is the key to the scam. They will always pay any price you ask. Since they have no intention of paying you a penny.