How to Avoid Craigslist Payza Scams

Red Flag Alerts from Payza

By Payza – Online Payment Processor

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Craigslist Payza Scam

Payza Scam Examples

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Payza Scam – Red Flag Alert

Craigslist Payza Scam

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When shopping for something online, you don’t want to run into any problems. You want to shop around, find a good deal on what you’re looking for, pay and be on your merry way. But sometimes, scamsters are hiding around every corner, waiting for unwitting prey to walk right into their web of deception.

One such scam that has claimed many victims is the Craigslist Payza scam. Since this type of scam is so common, it is important to know what to look for so that you don’t fall victim when shopping or selling online.

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Craigslist Payza Scam

Payza Scam Examples

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There are two examples of the Payza scam:

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Payza Scam Examples

Example 1 :

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You have a valuable ring that you want to sell on Craigslist, so you post a photo and a description.

In a day or two, you receive a reply to your posting from someone who is very interested in buying your ring.

They are so interested that they offer to pay even more than the asking price.

As you are very excited at the prospect of getting even more money that you asked for, you agree to sell the ring to this person.

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Payza Scam >> Example 1

The buyer either gives you a P.O. Box or international address to where you will send the ring. They tell you that they have sent you money via Payza – a credible online payment processor.

They give you a transaction number, and tell you that you must submit this number to Payza to claim your money. You send the ring, thinking that you have been paid for it, and contact Payza.

However, Payza has no record of this transaction. You have sent your ring to a scammer and will not receive payment for it.

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Payza Scam >> Example 1

Example 2 :

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You are shopping for a used car on Craigslist. You see an excellent deal on a car that a U.S. soldier has posted.

He also posted a sob story: he needs to sell his car so that he can help support his family as he is serving in Afghanistan for two years.

He is leaving at the end of the month and must sell the car as soon as possible. He is so desperate that he is selling it at a reduced price to attract buyers.

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Payza Scam >> Example 2

You are so touched by this brave soldier’s story that you make an offer, and he agrees.

He tells you that you just have to send the money to his P.O. Box, and claim your car from Payza who is holding it for you.

He even gives you a transaction number to make the purchase look real.

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Payza Scam >> Type 2

Payza Scam – Red Flag Alert

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As audacious as these Payza scams appear, they happen every day, and thousands upon thousands of dollars are lost to scammers this way.

But there are some red flags you can look out for to protect yourself and your hard-earned money:

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Payza Scam – Red Flag Alert

Red Flag #1

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Payza Scam – Red Flag Alert

Buyer offers more than the asking price (example 1):

This is a guaranteed sign that this is a Payza scam. The scammer is trying to appeal to your desire to make a profit and convince you to send the item without thinking it through. Don’t fall for this.

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Payza Scam – Red Flag Alert > > Red Flag #1

Red Flag #2

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The scammer has a long sob story to go with their offer (example 2):

If they have to tell some long story about why they are selling their item so cheap, then they’re probably trying to appeal to your emotions to put blinders on you and obscure your sense of reason. Again, don’t fall for this scam.

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Payza Scam – Red Flag Alert > > Red Flag #2

Red Flag #3

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Payza Scam – Red Flag Alert

The scammer claims that Payza is holding the money/item for you. This is a hallmark of the Payza scam – the buyer or seller tells you that Payza is holding something for you, and you just have to submit the transaction number to claim your money or item. This is a lie.

Payza doesn’t work like that. Rather, the company would send you an email to notify you that someone has sent you money. An account would then be created – which you could access through Payza.com – and you would find and access the money in your account balance.

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Payza Scam – Red Flag Alert > > Red Flag #3

If you can’t see that money in your Payza account, you have not been paid. Simple.

When in doubt, you can always contact Payza directly and ask them if you have been paid. But whatever you do, do not send the item until you have been legitimately paid.

And if you are looking to buy something, never send money if a scammer tells you that Payza is holding a car or any type of item for you.

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Payza Scam – Red Flag Alert > > Red Flag #3

Resources

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If you want to learn more about how to protect yourself from Payza scams, visit Payza Blog and read the linked post about online security.

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