Lesson 12 of 15 · Shopping and marketplace scams
“I'll knock £20 off.”
You find something cheap on an online marketplace. The seller says:
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Seller — Dave
18:04
Don't pay through the website. Bank transfer me directly and I'll knock £20 off.
Be cautious when someone wants to move the payment outside the website's normal process. You may lose the protection the website gives you.
Other warning signs:
- Price far below normal
- Pressure to pay quickly
- Bank transfer only
- Seller sends an unusual payment link
- Claims an extra fee must be paid to release money