Exploiting Fake Middleman Scam

Discussion in 'Disputes - Off Site Scams' started by 11legend9, 10/16/23.

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  1. 11legend9

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    Hello,
    I recently was in contact with a buyer for a product I was offering. The buyer sent payment to a middleman account, and told me it was complete. Shortly thereafter I received an email from the following address:
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    Saying that the payment had been made by the buyer, however I needed to submit a $50 "processing fee" using BTC to an address given in the email. This seemed suspicious given that the middleman service is listed as a no fee service, and as such I informed to buyer to request a refund and refused to pay the "processing fee". I am now wanting to know whether or not this was indeed a scam or if this was a legitimate email. Thank you for the help.
     
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    You received a phishing scam e-mail from a non @PlayerUp.com e-mail address.

    PlayerUp doesn't charge sellers $50 middleman fees to continue selling or start a transaction. PlayerUp doesn't e-mail you and the communication you received is from a scam email. You can verify this yourself by checking the FROM email address that requested this $50 payment and you'll see the e-mail is from a @Proton or @gmail or some non @PlayerUp.com e-mail address.

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    As a reminder:

    Do you use K,I,K, Skype, or another messenger service?
    No. All middleman transactions are done through PlayerUp.com for security reasons. Anyone who attempts to contact you through a 3rd party messenger claiming they are us is fraudulent.

    When should I release my account information to the buyer?

    Never release your account information unless (@Middleman) contacts you through the PlayerUp Conversation Ticket System. We will never contact you through e-mail, K,I,K, skype, or any 3rd party service. All middleman transactions are done through PlayerUp.com for security reasons.

    For more information, please visit this link: Middleman: Sellers Guide | PlayerUp - Video Game Accounts Marketplace. Player 2 Player Secure Platform.

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