Do you sell stuff online, such as by using e-bay? watch out for
fraudulent 'buyers':
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Online Marketplace Fraud Advice For Sellers
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Action Fraud has received several reports indicating that sellers of
items on online marketplace websites are falling victim to fraud by
bogus buyers. Typically, the bogus buyers contact the seller wanting to
purchase the item for sale and advise they will be sending the requested
amount via PayPal or other electronic payment method. The seller then
receives a fake, but official looking email stating they have been paid
more than the asking price and to send the difference back to the
buyer’s bank account. In reality, no money has ever been sent to the
seller; the bogus buyer has spoofed an email and purported to be an
online payment company. All contact is then severed with the seller.
It is important to remember that selling anything could make you a
target to these fraudsters however the NFIB has identified that those
offering sofas, large furniture and homeware are particularly vulnerable.
_*Protection Advice*_
• *Don’t assume an email or phone call is authentic.* Remember criminals
can imitate any email address. Stay in control. Always use a trusted
payment method online, such as Paypal, and have the confidence to refuse
unusual requests for payment like bank transfers.
• *Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision.* Always verify
that you have received payment from the buyer before completing a sale.
• *Listen to your instincts.* Criminals will try and make unusual
behaviour, like overpaying, seem like a genuine mistake.
Visit Take Five (takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/advice/) and Cyber Aware
(cyberaware.gov.uk) for more information about how to protect yourself
online.
If you have been affected by this, or any other type of fraud, report it
to Action Fraud by visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300
123 2040.
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