Core rule
CFS only supports PayPal Goods & Services for trade safety.
Why G&S matters
- buyer protection exists
- payment disputes have a formal process
- there is an auditable transaction trail
Why F&F is dangerous
- no buyer protection for goods
- scammers use it to remove recovery options
- pressure to use F&F is itself a warning sign
What to do
- refuse F&F for stranger transactions
- keep invoices and screenshots
- record shipping proof and delivery details