This was the message thread. Is it dodgy or not you think lol ?"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52740751","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"sleepingwonder"},"datePublished":"2024-05-13T15:31:07.000Z","text":"lol phew thanks. i looked at his profile and he looks a bit scummy
he hasnt replied to my pay for cash preferable and hes seen the message so i guess he was iffy"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52740771","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Mr.Plow"},"datePublished":"2024-05-13T15:34:18.000Z","text":"As all the above answers, tell anyone cash on collection is the only option you accept.
Just ignore them if they carry on saying my brother/sister/best mate/I'll send a taxi/PayPal/bank transfer/any other b###ocks whatsoever, stick to that and you'll be fine"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52740880","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"sleepingwonder"},"datePublished":"2024-05-13T15:58:03.000Z","text":"what do you think he would have done if i was to proceed with the sale and had given him my paypal. just so i can be aware for the future
looks like we posted at the same time ha"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52740716","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"bozo007"},"datePublished":"2024-05-13T15:25:07.000Z","text":"If it is collection, then cash only. PayPal accounts have been hacked and if you face a reversal, you have zero protection. In the case of eBay, seller protection helps you if you can prove delivery; in person, there is no proof. People rant about eBay fees but a small part of the fee is basically insurance."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52740742","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"bob9"},"datePublished":"2024-05-13T15:29:18.000Z","text":"Yes dodgy
I cant pick it up myself but a third party can - Check
Pay by paypal - Check
Run away!"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52740876","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Roger_Irrelevant"},"datePublished":"2024-05-13T15:57:27.000Z","text":"Why do they say \"I'll send xyz to collect..\" though? I thought the scam went:
1) Send payment by PayPal
2) Collect TV
3) Bit later claim not sent/posted etc.
4) Get PayPal refund
"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52740629","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"MadeDixonsCry"},"datePublished":"2024-05-13T15:06:38.000Z","text":"Do cash on collection or dont sell. Safest option."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52740690","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"sleepingwonder"},"datePublished":"2024-05-13T15:19:32.000Z","text":"ok thanks ive asked for cash. but wouldnt using paypal be the same as using ebay!!?
thanks im not savvy to know what tricks these people may use!"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52740637","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"sidhoooooo"},"datePublished":"2024-05-13T15:09:25.000Z","text":"Facebook, shpock etc always cash on collection or better still ask them to meet in bank branch
They'll probably try a fake PayPal receipt or ask you for friends/family payment method or something else ridiculous like courier delivery
Its just not worth the grief
Then you won't be posting on here in a months time saying you've been scammed and asking for advice"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52740694","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"bob9"},"datePublished":"2024-05-13T15:20:25.000Z","text":"Can very easily be reversed, especially if its collected with no proof of delivery.
Cash only for in person transactions is the rule."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52740621","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"nintendofan10"},"datePublished":"2024-05-13T15:05:04.000Z","text":"Of course they can.
Cash is king!"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52756381","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Robildn"},"datePublished":"2024-05-16T09:39:45.000Z","text":"I once had some scammer send me a alleged email from a bank saying that the payment was on hold unless I can verify it by sending them the gift card codes. Can't recall what I was selling now, they were going to pay me more then what I wanted for the item so that I can buy a few gift cards to bundle with the item as it was going to be a gift for a relative or something."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52755482","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Angel21"},"datePublished":"2024-05-16T07:18:04.000Z","text":"I just had a couple of people, interested , And when I mentioned cash on collection they immediately vanished
But i'm sure there must be some people using paypal that are genuine
Goods and services, with PayPal Would that work"}],"commentCount":40,"interactionStatistic":39,"articleSection":"Ask"}