Bassmonkey Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Sold a Gramma Pad today on FB. Had a message today asking if it was still for sale. Then the guy replied that he was busy working and would send FedEx to collect and give me cash. Being sure is seen this mentioned on here, or somewhere else as a scam - I simply said no but would accept PP or even transfer. Anyone else encountered this? Seems unlikely that FedEx would pay at the door 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonkey Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 By the way - sold to someone else - not this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 It’s quite a well known scam. After agreeing you’ll get a message from the buyer to say he can’t pay cash, but will you take PayPal. They’ll then say they haven’t received the item. Obviously with no trackable shipping PayPal will just refund him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Which is why I don’t ever use PayPal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 1 hour ago, xgsjx said: Which is why I don’t ever use PayPal. Like most things, PayPal is fine when used correctly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 16 minutes ago, Maude said: Like most things, PayPal is fine when used correctly. Yes, but their refund policy is open to scams & offers little in the way of protection to the seller. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonkey Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 Cheeky gets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 19 hours ago, xgsjx said: Which is why I don’t ever use PayPal. Me neither, at least not for something sold on Facebook or Gumtree. It’s cash or bank transfer on collection only with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 21 hours ago, Maude said: Like most things, PayPal is fine when used correctly. Not in my experience. Ask me how i know PP can fcuk off 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 22 hours ago, xgsjx said: Yes, but their refund policy is open to scams & offers little in the way of protection to the seller. 2 hours ago, fleabag said: Not in my experience. Ask me how i know PP can fcuk off On reflection I was being a little flippant. I shouldn't post when in a bad mood. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Maude said: On reflection I was being a little flippant. I shouldn't post when in a bad mood. 🙂 I didn’t take it as being flippant, just your view of it. 🙂 & I hope thy’s bad mood hath passed. Edited January 29, 2022 by xgsjx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) Just to say, these scams aren't just on high end goods. Got taken for the princely sum of £35 few years back. Buyer was upfront about scamming me after the event, a case of "so, what ya gonna do about it". What I couldn't get my head around was I knew his address, the stupidity of some people is mind boggling.... Edited January 29, 2022 by iconic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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