Buying And Selling Scam Format -

They ask you to wire the excess funds back to them or a third-party "mover."

A "buyer" contacts you about your listing but claims they want to verify you are a real person and not a bot.

Understanding these formats is your best defense against losing money or personal data. The "Overpayment" Tactic (Seller Targeted) buying and selling scam format

Avoid wire transfers, gift cards, or apps like Zelle for people you don’t know personally.

Scammers use pressure to make you skip logical steps. If someone is "leaving the country in two hours," let them go. They ask you to wire the excess funds

The original payment is fraudulent. By the time your bank realizes the check is fake or the transfer was stolen, you’ve already sent your own real money to the scammer. The "Fake Shipping" or "Escrow" Scam (Buyer Targeted)

The Digital Marketplace Trap: Anatomy of the Modern Buy-and-Sell Scam Scammers use pressure to make you skip logical steps

Online shopping should be a win-win. By recognizing these formats, you ensure that the only thing being "sold" isn't your own security. If you'd like, I can: Draft a you can share on social media