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How do you know if a payment is a scam?

Scams are when you authorize a payment but don't receive what you expect or don't receive anything at all. For example, you send money to a seller to pay for a laptop using the Friends and Family payment type, but you never receive the laptop. If you get a request that asks you to act fast, it could be a scam. ...

Are messages asking you to pay a handling fee a scam?

Messages asking you to pay a small handling fee to collect fabulous prizes are usually a scam. You send the handling fee and get nothing in return. How to avoid this scam: Don't send money to someone you don't know. A legitimate prize won’t require you to pay to receive it. ...

What should I do if a package is a scam?

Know who you are dealing with and don't reship packages. If you didn't realize you were involved in a scam until the packages started arriving, refuse delivery or return to sender. Report scams to the Internet Crime Complaint Center or contact your Postmaster. Never give your private personal or financial information to anyone you don't know. ...

Do you get paid if you get scammed?

Generally, you’ll never get paid and have just exposed yourself to fraud. Most merchants will not ship items out of the country. Fraudsters need you to act as an intermediary to help get the goods out of the country. It also helps them avoid getting caught. ...

How do I avoid a shipping scam?

How to avoid this scam: Contact your shipping company and block buyers from rerouting packages. Validate the buyer's address before shipping. Only ship to the address on the Transaction Details page. Fraudsters will post fake job opportunities on job-posting sites, dating sites, and via spam email. ...