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Sold something worth a bit, not too much but more than I'd be willing to lose (£180).
Buyer says he doesn't have a paypal account (or it won't accept his debit card or something).
He wants to pay by bank transfer.
As I understand it, this type of transfer can't be recalled like Paypal, but is there some other way I could get scammed here?
Well you'd have to give him your sort code and bank account number so there is a risk. I think he can dispute the payment after it's made and try and recall it but banks aren't daft. If you are not comfortable re-offer it and say paypal only.
EDIT: with the new online payments system money is received within 2 hours, usually almost instant.
Tell him you want cash in an envelope?
If anything, being paid by BT is better, as there is no risk of chargebacks.
Buyer says he doesn't have a paypal account (or it won't accept his debit card or something).
If it sounds like Bollocks it is Bollocks