“I saw a Facebook ad — and got scammed.”
Is it a scam? Check before you click, pay, or reply.
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Real risk reviews
Examples of what a check looks like.
Designer shoes at 80% off
- Mismatched domain
- No clear returns policy
- Unusual payment flow
⛔ Stop: Use the brand's official site or choose another store.
“Confirm this security code now”
- Urgency language
- Security-code request
- Non-bank link
⛔ Stop: Do not click. Call the bank from the number on your card.
“Pay a deposit to hold it”
- Off-platform payment
- Deposit before viewing
- Pressure to act fast
⚠ Verify: Keep payment on-platform and never deposit to a stranger.
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