ReviewedMarketplace safety
Marketplace refund pressure
A buyer claims overpayment, reversal, or duplicate transfer and pressures the seller to refund before settlement is confirmed.
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What happened
The fraudster uses fake evidence or a temporary credit claim to trigger a real refund from the seller.
How it works
Refund pressure exploits customer-service instincts and uncertainty about bank delays.
Red flags
- The buyer asks for a refund to a different account.
- Proof is only a screenshot.
- The request arrives before funds settle.
What to do now
Refund only after confirming settlement and through the original payment channel where possible.
What not to do
Do not refund to a new account because a stranger claims urgency.
Evidence notes
- Keep receipts, refund requests, and bank status screenshots.