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2 scams in viewSearch: “OfferUp”
Marketplace fraud
↑ 60%Overpayment refund marketplace scam
A buyer says they sent too much by mistake and pressures the seller to return the difference before the original payment settles.
What to do first
Do not send money back until the original payment is final and visible.
Targets
Casual sellers
Seen in
Global
Marketplace fraud
↑ 28%Vehicle history report payment scam
A supposed car buyer refuses to proceed until the seller purchases a vehicle report from a specific site controlled by the scammer.
What to do first
Do not buy a report from a site chosen by the other party in a private sale.
Targets
Drivers
Seen in
Global