Lesson 12 of 15 · Shopping and marketplace scams

“I'll knock £20 off.”

You find something cheap on an online marketplace. The seller says:

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