TLDR
Buyer interested in seller's furniture/car on Gumtree/Facebook Marketplace says they're sending payment via PayID; sends fake 'PayID upgrade fee' or 'business PayID' email asking seller to transfer A$200 A$500 to 'verify business account'....
How it works
Buyer interested in seller's furniture/car on Gumtree/Facebook Marketplace says they're sending payment via PayID; sends fake 'PayID upgrade fee' or 'business PayID' email asking seller to transfer A$200 A$500 to 'verify business account'....
Red flags
- Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
- A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
- Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What to do
- 1Buyer interested in seller's furniture/car on Gumtree/Facebook Marketplace says they're sending payment via PayID; sends fake 'PayID upgrade fee' or 'business PayID' email asking seller to transfer A$200 A$500 to 'verify business account'.
- 2PayID never charges fees.
- 3Verify in your banking app directly.
Source
ACCC-ScamWatch
Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/types-of-scams/buying-or-sellingFAQ
Is Gumtree / Marketplace PayID overpayment scam (Australia) a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What should I do first?
Buyer interested in seller's furniture/car on Gumtree/Facebook Marketplace says they're sending payment via PayID; sends fake 'PayID upgrade fee' or 'business PayID' email asking seller to transfer A$200 A$500 to 'verify business account'.; PayID never charges fees.; Verify in your banking app directly.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.