payment wouldn't accept voucher that was texted to me

[mitcherj4free]

I received a voucher of $40 from ebay with 10 minutes to use it.  I can't read and write and I tried to enter the voucher in within the time limit but it wouldn't accept it.  My mate is writing this note now on his account

[padi*0409]

More information needed.

What was the voucher for ?  A discount from the seller or eBay ?

I've never heard of a voucher that has to be used within 10 minutes. Or did you only see it when there was 10 minutes left on the offer ?

[papermoon.lady]

I have never heard of vouchers to be used within 10 minutes... Are you sure it was a legitimate email and not a phishing email? I mean, it might be possible, but I have never heard of such vouchers...

[mitcherj4free]

I have read the message and I think it is from paypal. I will contact them on the behalf of my friend

[twyngwyn]

are you sure it's legitimate?

[padi*0409]

Be very careful that it's not a phishing message. Don't click on any links.

[papermoon.lady]

That was my first thought too, padi (in the other/duplicate thread).

[sandypebbles]

Yes, on the surface it sounds very much like a scam. The ten minute thing does not sound right for a real voucher

[papermoon.lady]

Is your voucher in your eBay summary? Legitimate vouchers are usually there too, I think next to "orders", even after expiring (in this case it says "expired"). The amount sounds a bit suspicious too (a bit too high). The only voucher for $40 is if you join eBay Plus (the paid membership),

[jellybirddesigns]

Never heard of a 10 minute voucher. Scammers try to get you to act quickly before you've had a chance to think things through, especially if they encourage you to click on the link in the message. Why would Paypal send you a voucher to use within 10 minutes on Ebay? I mean, think about it......

This has all the hallmarks of a scam. When you hover over the sender ID, does it look legitimate?

Scam messages might have the first part looking ok, but the address ends up being something like a string of random letters and numbers.

If you've clicked on the link, I think you're stuffed.