“Sellers” advertise goods on social media or e-commerce platforms at a relatively low price. As soon as payment is made, the sellers would disappear. In some cases, sellers will demand further payment for delivery charges.
Detect Signs
+ be wary of too good to be true deals.
+ scammers may try to communicate off the platform and will ask you to pay via direct transfer off-platform in return for some cash rebate or discount.
How to stay safe
+ transact within the platform and use the platform’s secure payment method or cash upon delivery.
+ choose reputable sellers with good ratings/reviews or e-platform.