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Hi, so I just posted my first gig, and a buyer sends me a message asking for samples. With the message came a screenshot with a QR code and link, saying the buyer paid via paypal already. I'm not yet familiar with how Fiverr works so I went to the QR code via my phone (I was logged in on my computer but not the phone). It took me to "fiverr-service.com", and it showed me my gig and when I scrolled down, that the buyer already paid 10 USD and there was a button to "Get Funds". Thankfully I did not take further actions nor input banking info. But I'm now paranoid that me opening the link allows them to track my browser or phone activity?? 

Moments later, I saw that the message from that user was gone, and that I could no longer message them. It should also be noted that they were a member as of December 2024, as if they created a profile just now to try and scam me. It also showed their location to be in the US, but the "local time" on the chat told me they were in a place with GMT 0, and I don't think any state in the US is in that time zone. I was also super confused since I didn't see any orders on my account though the client had "paid via PayPal". 

Please help so I can have peace of mind... What does it look like when someone makes a legit purchase from you? 

Edit: I could not find their answers to my order questionnaire anywhere, yet they apparently had paid for the service. 

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