Gumtree-Paypal ****

I advertised a PS4 console for sale on Gumtree. I received numerous responses including one that seemed legit after the attempted ****s. The buyer went by the name of Nkosi Eugene and informed me I would receive an email with the proof of payment. The email I received seemed authentic but I decided to conduct a bit of online digging and realised I was being ****med. The **** would involve me sending the console via courier and then never receiving the funds. I informed the buyer that I would be sending his details to the police after which he blocked me.

Email I received:

You have received the payment of $309,57 USD from Nkosi Eugene.

You can now send your items and once the shipment tracking number is sent to us It may take a few moment for this transaction to appear in the Recent Activity list in your Account Overview You can contact us by replying this email thanks.

Buyer Nkosi Eugene. Note to seller You haven't included a note. Shipping address - confirmed 94 Kerk Street Kempton Park, Johannesburg 1619 South Africa. Shipping details 94 Kerk Street Road Kempton Park, Johannesburg 1619 South Africa

. Description Unit price Qty Amount

***Item# $309,57 USD 1 $309,57 USD Shipping and handling $0.00 USD Insurance - not offered ---- Total $309,57 USD Payment $309,57 USD This charge will appear on your credit card statement as "PAYPAL *" From amount R4,600.00 ZAR To amount $309,57 USD Exchange rate: 1 ZAR = 0.*** USD Please Note: We need you to send the parcel and take a clear picture of the waybill tracking documents you received at the courier company including with your banking details so we can verify and process your payment now. (Scanned Receipt Needed)

We have withdrawn your funds from the buyer account and we have your funds safe with us, be rest assured as we have everything under control.

We are doing this to make sure that you and the buyer have a safe transaction and it is our duty to make sure that both party are being protected.

If you have any further question, please do not hesitate to e-mail by replying this Email we sent to you.

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