Wedding photographers - Fraud via paypal?

[haring]

I am a wedding photographer. I have received founds via paypal. I haven't accepted the payment yet.
My question: can anybody scam me by paying via paypal?
I just want to make sure that I don't make any mistake....
Thanks for sharing you ideas!
Otto

[Tom]

The could file a dispute with PayPal or if they paid by CC, with their CC company.

[iamvietness]

yeah paypal has a good protection policy. usually they have to be a verified CC or bank account to use paypal

[HotHolly]

Why are you asking? They offer the seller protection like other cc processors. To make sure there is no dispute you must have clearly dictated what the person bought, and your refund/ exchange policy. For a wedding photog, that usually means a contract. If you are asking about accepting a payment that seems fishy - it probably is. Chargebacks are a PITA. And you have no protection if the buyer is unverified/ unconfirmed, or international. Read the info on their site.

[haring]

Thanks! I will check whether he is verified.

[Steelsun]

Paypal sides with the Buyer way more often than the seller in any disputes.

[haring]

I guess I can summarize that we should be VERY cautious with PayPal payments... I have learned a lot! Thanks!!!