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Marketplace fraud, advance payment, fake product listings

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About this scam type

Social Media Seller

Social media seller scams offer heavy discounts on Instagram or Facebook — take advance payment via UPI and disappear. Limited stock and DM-only deals are common hooks.

Who is targeted: Young shoppers on Instagram, Facebook Marketplace, and Telegram deal groups.

Warning signs

  • !Price far below market with pay-first DM checkout
  • !No verified business account or reviews
  • !Payment only to personal UPI, not platform checkout
  • !Pressure to pay within minutes for limited stock

What to do

  1. 1Buy through official app checkout when possible
  2. 2Search seller name plus scam on Google
  3. 3Avoid full advance payment to unknown VPAs
  4. 4Use cash on delivery from reputable platforms

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