Beware Of Overpayment Scams When Selling Used Items Online
There has been an increase in the number of items being sold online and a common scam has surfaced that all sellers need to be on the lookout for.
According to the Better Business Bureau, overpayment scams are happening to sellers on Facebook Marketplace and other similar platforms. The way it works is someone lists items to sell such as clothes, electronics, a vehicle or any used item. The seller is then contacted by a seemingly trustworthy buyer who then overpays for the item through PayPal, Cash App or similar digital wallet. They ll say it s to cover shipping, it s the policy of the payment service, etc. Excuses can vary.