Kind of scam
Fake shops and sellers
A bargain from a seller who is not who they say, or a buyer who overpays.
3 reports
Sun 18 OctOur write-upActive now
Fake online shops with prices that are too good
Scammers copy a popular store or set up a fake profile on a real marketplace. The price looks like a bargain and the goods never come.
Fake shops and sellersWebsite or social media
Sun 18 OctOur write-upOngoing
Overpayment and fake check scams when you sell online
A buyer sends a check for too much and asks you to send back the difference. The check is fake, but the money you send is real.
Fake shops and sellersEmail or marketplace
Sun 18 OctOur write-upOngoing
Fake rental listings and landlords who are “abroad”
Scammers copy a real listing or invent one at a low rent, then ask for a deposit and personal documents before you can see the place.
Fake shops and sellersListing website