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Is This Marketplace Buyer Message a Scam?
Last reviewed: April 2026 • Updated for current scam tactics
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Quick answer
Scam buyers overpay and ask for a refund of the difference, send fake payment confirmations, or pressure you to ship before payment has actually cleared in your account. Always confirm money is in your account before releasing goods.
What Our Tool Checks
- Overpayment offer patterns
- Off-platform payment request (Zelle, PayPal F&F, gift cards)
- Fake payment confirmation email that mimics the platform
- Pressure to ship urgently before payment clears
- Requests to communicate outside the platform
Common Warning Signs
- Buyer offers more than your asking price without negotiating
- Sends a payment confirmation email that did not come from the platform
- Asks you to use Zelle, PayPal Friends & Family, or gift cards — not the platform payment system
- Needs you to ship immediately before you can verify payment
- Asks to move the conversation to WhatsApp or email
What Not to Submit
To protect your privacy, never paste these into any tool — and never submit passwords, OTPs, card numbers, bank logins, or private IDs.
- Tracking numbers before payment is confirmed in your actual account balance
- Bank account details to a buyer
- Gift card codes as 'payment processing' step
What to Do If Something Looks Suspicious
- Only accept payment through the platform's official, built-in payment system
- Confirm the money is in your account balance — not just an email notification
- Never ship until payment has cleared
- Report the buyer to the marketplace and contact your bank if you sent a gift card