When a buyer claims to have paid too much and asks the seller to refund or forward the “extra” — using fake checks, phony emails, or forged payment confirmations.
Overpayment Scams
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Oct 29, 2025
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4 min read
She thought she was correcting a bank error. Instead, she handed a stranger a third of her life savings.
Oct 13, 2025
5 min read
A fake Zelle email told her to reactivate her account, and in minutes this retired teacher lost far more than the bike she was trying to sell.