Fake proof of payment
A screenshot is not money.
One of the simplest scams is to send a fake receipt, an edited screenshot or an email designed to look as if it came from a bank or payment provider.
Before handing over or shipping the item:
- open the official app or website of your payment service directly;
- check the real status of the transaction;
- review any conditions or holds;
- do not use a link inside the email you received to perform the verification.
Confirmation must come from your own account or the official service, not from the other party.