Craigslist text trying to obtain Paypal info.

yep a Craigslist PayPal scam I would bet the house on it. and my advice is don't do it it's a trick. everyone take care and watch out for these types of scams

Craiglist PayPal Scam. I got the same response. They wanted my info and needed me to transfer money to their mover who was going to pick it up.

Same as So Cal.  Wanted to purchase an item I had on Craigslist via Paypal and do money gram for pick up guy.  English was terrible and his number is a Canadian texting only number, BIG RED FLAG~

Scammer

You have received a PayPal Payment of $1,250.00 USD from Peter Hughes (petehughes@gmail.com <mailto:petehughes@gmail.com> )

We've placed a temporary hold on the funds of this transaction

As mentioned in the receipt of Payment and as per New PayPal Payment policy, we have fully debited the total amount (above) from the buyer's account which included the Transport/Delivery Charges .

In order to complete this transaction and get the funds approved in your account, You are required to go to a nearest Money Gram office, Walmart or Grocery Store and send the sum of $450.00 USD upfront to the Pick up agent address from your pocket  after you have sent the money you are to get back to us with the money gram receipt details for verification, for the total funds of $1,250.00 USD to be released to your account immediately.

NOTE. We want you to know that this is the merchandise rule to protect both buyers and sellers neither can transaction be refunded nor reversed by the buyer because the funds has been deducted from the buyers account and is on hold right now, your account will be credited immediately all due procedures are taken.

Here is the only info you need to fill on the Money Gram Transfer form below where to send the money to Pick up agent ,

Name : Vivian Simon

City: Henderson

State: Kentucky

Post Code: 42420

After you have sent the money, You are required to reply back to us with the details below on the money gram receipt for verification and confirmation as soon as you have sent the money via Money Gram money transfer so that we can finally release your money and credit your account immediately.

Reference Number#
The Sender's Name and address
Amount sent

Thank you For Choosing PayPal Transfer As Your Online Money Transfer.

Yours sincerely,
PayPal®

PayPal Email ID PP1557