Question posted by Usrey18 on October 2nd, 2013
Can I Trust Paypal To Receive Funds From Selling My Harley Thru Craigs List?
An individual wants to buy my Harley that I have listed on Craigs list. They want to pay me thru PayPal. I have never used the site. They said I just need to set up an account so they can transfer the money into my acct. Is it safe thru Paypal?
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on October 2nd, 2013 4:59 PM
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No, it's not perfectly safe—but it's safer than a check. The only really safe way is to transact in person for cash, in a public place. Check out these references:
1. PayPal's limited Purchase Protection
2. Craigslist's advice on avoiding scams
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