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gumtree question-advice asap please
mrsgreenwood_2
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my husbands thinking of buying a phone through gumtree and the seller said they would post.
now is this safe? we would pay through paypal and it would be posted special delivery.
its alot of money so i just want to get your views on this.
thanks
now is this safe? we would pay through paypal and it would be posted special delivery.
its alot of money so i just want to get your views on this.
thanks
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one more question...if we paid as a bank transfer would be covered if anything went wrong?**Waiting for a BIG win!**
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NO, do not pay by bank transfer, you will not be covered.
Pay by paypal and if something goes wrong you will be able to get your money back.0 -
ok thanks. thats what i thought.**Waiting for a BIG win!**
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Also make sure when you use paypal you specify it is for named goods- state the phone and model.Do NOT use a gift payment.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0
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thanks both for your help. it turned out he "didnt have paypal" and apparently "didnt have time to open an account" so only wanted bank transfer, so we kept well away!**Waiting for a BIG win!**
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mrsgreenwood wrote: »thanks both for your help. it turned out he "didnt have paypal" and apparently "didnt have time to open an account" so only wanted bank transfer, so we kept well away!
Very wise, that has scam written all over it.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
There are so many scammers out there you have to be careful. Always use either Paypal (not gift payment) or pay cash on collection. If the seller really wanted the sale, they would find time to open a Paypal account.0
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