Someone bought something I was selling online and sent me a check or money order for more than the price of the item. They asked me to send back the difference. Should I be worried?
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Yes, this is a common scam. Alert your bank or credit union and the online auction site or marketplace. Do not send any money to the buyer.
In this common scam, scammers send counterfeit money
orders or bad checks for an amount greater than the price
of your item, then ask for the difference back, in the
hopes of getting their hands on your real money. If you
deposit a counterfeit check or money order, you will not
receive any funds or, if the funds are deposited, you will
have to pay the funds back even if you have already
withdrawn them from your account. Alert your bank or
credit union if you believe you received a counterfeit
check or money order. Also take
these important steps
right away.