How do I spot the overpayment scam where a private buyer sends me a check for more than my asking price and asks me to wire the difference to their shipper today?
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How do I spot the overpayment scam where a private buyer sends me a check for more than my asking price and asks me to wire the difference to their shipper today?
1 real search · 1 real-search pass
FTC fake check overpayment scam buyer shipper wire difference bank funds available check not clearedGoogle ↗
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ChatGPT1 real searches · gpt-6
FTC fake check overpayment scam buyer shipper wire difference bank funds available check not cleared Google ↗
- FTC · reportfraud.ftc.gov
- How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Fake Check Scams · consumer.ftc.gov
- Someone bought something I was selling online and sent me a check or money order for more than the price of the item. They asked me to send back the difference. Should I be worried? · consumerfinance.gov