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Hey NSers I need some help. Im pretty sure im getting fucked over on an ebay deal that went down. I received an email from paypal confirming a pending $40 payment..ALTHOUGH it said the buyer had to confirm arrival of the shipped item. That item was received 3 days ago and ever since..all communication has stopped. Im just wondering if anybody has any info about shit similar to this to find out if ive been scammed. I have the kids number and name (not sure if its his real name). HELP!