Verify through your PayPal account.\n\n If you receive an email that says that you've received a PayPal payment, take a moment to log in to your PayPal account before you ship any merchandise. Make sure that money has actually been transferred, and that it isn't just a scam. Remember not to follow email links.

You can view your transaction history on your Activity page. You'll see the recipient, payment date and payment amount. Select the payment to see further details. You can also print your statements by selecting Statements in the top right corner of your Activity page.