This is a scam. I am selling a table and chairs, they said they wanted to purching the table and would pay for freight. Would pay through pay pal. I received comfirming email stating that they where pay pal and that payment has been received. I called pay pal to confirm payment, they answered back that no payment was no payment had been received. It appears that somehow the shipping are where they are getting their payment.
I received a text asking the condition of a pellet gun I was selling. This person said they sent the payment. They continue to text asking me to check spam and email. I told them that I deal directly through Paypal and not through email. I asked them to send me a message via my email to confirm and they don't even respond to it. They then send another text asking me to check email and spam. My Paypal notifications never go to spam. And I rely on Paypal, not the email notifications, to tell me when I have received money. So, obviously something not right here. If this number texts you IGNORE IT. If he sends me a fake confirmation, I will copy it and send to Paypal fraud division.
The "buyer" in the fake Paypal notice is Michelle Brook. I got three fake emails. They say she has sent me $150 (for a $40 item) that included $100 for "transport". The transport company is listed as Millard E Tibbs Freight Company:
Name: MILLARD E TIBBS
State: TX.
Zip code :75142
City: KAUFMAN.
Country:United State.
The deal is the funds are on hold (not really any funds, its a scam) and YOU have to send $100 via Western Union to the freight company. So, its wire fraud, Paypal fraud, interstate fraud, etc, etc. I forwarded the emails to Paypal. I hope they get him.
Them:what is the condition?(Cheap Yet Stunning Starter Drum Set With A Few Extras!$185.00
Me:Hello. My set is in good condition. The heads are have a bit of wear like any used drum set but they are obviously replacable. And like in the add this is a tiny spider crack on one of the cymbals that first came with the set, but it still sounds very nice.
I'm a hard critic myself when it comes to instruments, so overall I'm happy with the way it plays for being a starter kit
Them: i will be purchasing this for $185 . Payment will be sent using PayPal and i will handle the PayPal surcharge as well so send me your Paypal email. I will arrange with a shipping courier company to have them picked up from your location once i have paid as i am out of town at the moment.
Are you there?
Me:
Okay that sounds great. What is your name and would you like to come see them when I am in town? I'll be in Scranton December 20th. If not it maybe hard to get them to you because my father is the only one who lives there.
Them: my courier will get it picked up from you once the payment is been made...do you have a paypal account so I can make the transfer toyou (notice how the question was avoided)
Me: I am creating one now. Can your courier come as late as 7:30? That is the only time someone will be around and I will need to make arrangements so my father expects this (I live out of state)
Them: alright..it is easy to set up www.paypal.com and let me know once ate you done with the set up
Me: (trying to be civil towards this persons sense of urgency) I'm currently at my job. This is something that can't be picked up today though because of the notice I need to give to my father since he lives alone. Earliest could be tomorrow, but I am thrilled for your interest and more than willing to sell to you. I will send you my paypal later today.
Him: alright..also you can take the item offline.
Me: (Sends three picture from this page of people complaining)
Nice buddy! F**k off! But have a nice day ( ;
well it seems this just happened to me.Word for word what everyone else said.The urgency and shortness led me to check the number and found this site.Thank god for online searches.Someone needs to stop the scams.Luckily Im weary of a lot in this stupid world.Watch out for this one,theyll get you.