Beware of scams when paying for items from online marketplaces

Spring is often a time when people give their homes a thorough clean and dispose of old or unused items. Whether it’s clothes, toys or furniture – many private individuals use online marketplaces to get rid of things they no longer need or want. In recent years, these online marketplaces have introduced a number of different security measures to protect their users from fraud, including safe payment methods. Unfortunately, the criminals also use these processes to carry out their scams. In this article, we explain how these swindles work and how you can protect yourself from being a victim.

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