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Overpayment, courier fee, and fake payment screenshot scams

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About this scam type

OLX & Marketplace Buyer

OLX and marketplace buyer scams send fake payment screenshots or overpayment refund traps — common when selling phones, bikes, or furniture locally.

Who is targeted: Individual sellers on OLX, Quikr, Facebook Marketplace.

Warning signs

  • !Buyer sends extra money by mistake — refund via UPI
  • !Courier pickup fee before buyer payment clears
  • !Payment screenshot without matching bank credit
  • !Buyer refuses phone call or in-person meeting

What to do

  1. 1Confirm payment in your bank app — not buyer screenshot
  2. 2Never refund overpayment to a buyer
  3. 3Meet in public place for cash or verified UPI on spot
  4. 4Wait for settlement before handing over goods

How this check works

This check uses rule-based pattern matching only — not live database lookups. We cannot confirm something is safe; we flag known scam patterns. Results are guidance, not legal or financial advice.

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