A "buyer" contacts you about your listing but claims they want to verify you are a real person and not a bot.
Scammers use pressure to make you skip logical steps. If someone is "leaving the country in two hours," let them go. buying and selling scam format
Understanding these formats is your best defense against losing money or personal data. The "Overpayment" Tactic (Seller Targeted) A "buyer" contacts you about your listing but
They ask you to wire the excess funds back to them or a third-party "mover." buying and selling scam format
They tell you they are sending a Google verification code to your phone and ask you to read it back to them. The Ask: You provide the six-digit code.