SCAM or OK? Would like a 2nd opinion.

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by MTHall51, May 17, 2008.

  1. MTHall51

    MTHall51 Specialist

    OK I have never asked this on here before. I have done lots of selling and buying using Pay Pal in the last 3 years with no problem so far, including sending items to unconfirmed addresses.
    Just received payment for a PDA I sold via Pay Pal. The buyer and I have been sending multiple emails back and forth with a variety of questions related to the PDA. Sold the PDA on a specialty forum.
    I could be just being paranoid because of so many scam attempts on eBay lately.
    So, the unusual part about this is when I looked up details on my Pay Pal account, the money was sent by the person with the same first and last name he has been using in email, but the address the PDA is being requested to be shipped to is different than the confirmed address.
    What do you think?:confused
     
  2. ItsWendy

    ItsWendy MajorGeek

    I'd definately call him on it. If he is legit he can update his confirmed address, if he's not he'll give you a run around.
     
  3. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    You got your money.....if that is where he wants it shipped to....you can always ask him if the shipping addy is correct.
     
  4. gimpster123

    gimpster123 Bring out the Gimp.

    I'd ship it to the paypal address- it could be a stolen account. If it is legit, it will find its way to the right place.
     
  5. ItsWendy

    ItsWendy MajorGeek

    Not necessarily, if he's moved for example. People have a habit of keeping things delivered to them. Like I said, I'd email him about it. If he is evasive I'd tag it with PayPal as a query.

    I've had stuff mailed to different addresses before, as gift items. I also made sure the seller knew why in advance though.
     
  6. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    I've made bids on things using my ebay account, used my paypal account, and mailed it to my parents address. All because they don't have accounts.

    Ask him.
     
  7. MTHall51

    MTHall51 Specialist

    Good advice. I have emailed buyer last night and he explained it well enough that I think this is fine.
     

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