so how does this scam work?
I have a bike for sale on Craig's list
I've been contacted, via text, by 3 people, all from Baltimore MD.
all 3 are in the military and are currently deployed. they have no access to a phone or to their bank accounts but do have a computer and want to pay via PayPal.
they will pay my asking price and will send someone to pick up the bike after payment has cleared
all they ask for is my PayPal account email, name and address
I thought PayPal was secure but this is obviously a scam
I have a bike for sale on Craig's list
I've been contacted, via text, by 3 people, all from Baltimore MD.
all 3 are in the military and are currently deployed. they have no access to a phone or to their bank accounts but do have a computer and want to pay via PayPal.
they will pay my asking price and will send someone to pick up the bike after payment has cleared
all they ask for is my PayPal account email, name and address
I thought PayPal was secure but this is obviously a scam