Secondhand Seller Scams: Fake Payment Checks

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This content applies specifically to South Korea.

If you are asked to pay before withdrawing sale proceeds, stop sending money. A demand for a deposit to unlock a withdrawal is a warning sign of fraud. Check payment directly in the official app or a personal bank account.

Check the payment before handing over the item

A fake site may display sale proceeds as points, block withdrawal with an account error, then demand another deposit. Before shipping, check incoming bank transfers in the banking app. For secure payment, check the official app's order status and shipping guidance. These checks help you avoid handing over an item based on a false payment display.

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Secondhand seller scams: the full checklist

The original article on Injoys lists checks for each stage of the scam and explains responses based on what information or money was put at risk. Its comparison tables and reporting checklist help you identify the next step without treating every suspicious link as the same situation.

Read the full article on Injoys

Separate a displayed balance from a real payment

If you see points credited but cannot withdraw them, separate the two claims: the site shows a balance, and someone wants another transfer. Neither proves that payment arrived. Open the official app independently and find support there. A familiar logo or support screen does not establish that a site is genuine.

Match the response to what happened

If you already sent money, contact the sending bank, the bank holding the recipient's account, and the police. If an app was installed or remote control allowed, contact the financial company from another, safe device. Protecting a personal account and freezing the recipient's account are separate steps; a freeze does not apply to every case or guarantee a full refund.

Fees, passwords and reporting questions

Does every secure payment fee indicate fraud?

No. Official services may charge fees. Check the fee information in the official app, and separately assess a demand for an additional transfer to unlock withdrawals.

What should happen after entering a password on a fake site?

Change it through the real service's official channels, including on other accounts that share it. The service and KISA 118, the contact for advice on personal information breaches and malicious apps, can advise on further steps.

Does reporting through ECRM replace a police station visit?

A visit may still be required after using ECRM, the police online crime reporting system. Exceptions may apply in some cases involving multiple victims. Check the filing instructions and ask the investigator handling the case.

Before blocking the account, save the full conversation and transfer records. Use the platform's official reporting menu to report the account.

Read the full article on Injoys

This post was written with assistance and published on a channel run by Injoys (injoys.com). The original article and its sources are at the link above.

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