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Payment traps in online shops, resale platforms, refunds and ticket sales.

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Fake shops and discount ads

Stolen product photos and steep discounts lure payments for missing or misrepresented goods.

Second-hand and fake-payment scams

Buyers may receive fake goods; sellers may ship after seeing fabricated payment screenshots.

Fake refund-service calls

A fake merchant representative uses order details to request transfers or account access for a refund.

Parcel-loss and compensation scams

A fake courier claims a lost parcel and sends a phishing link for compensation or address correction.

Ticket and travel-booking scams

Concert tickets, flights, and cheap stays lure buyers; confirmation images may not represent valid bookings.

Pet-sale and adoption scams

Stolen pet photos attract deposits, followed by demands for transport or insurance payments.

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