TLDR
On Marktplaats, a 'buyer' sends a fake Tikkie or payment request (1 cent) to the seller in order to 'confirm' that the IBAN is correct. The link leads to tikkie marktplaats.com (real: tikkie.me). It asks for an iDEAL login and SMS code,...
How it works
On Marktplaats, a 'buyer' sends a fake Tikkie or payment request (1 cent) to the seller in order to 'confirm' that the IBAN is correct. The link leads to tikkie marktplaats.com (real: tikkie.me). It asks for an iDEAL login and SMS code,...
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
- 1WHAT TO DO: never click on a Tikkie link that you did not initiate yourself.
- 2AS A VICTIM: call your bank for a recall, Fraudehelpdesk 088 786 73 72, file a report with the Police, Marktplaats blocks the account.
Source
FAQ
Is Marktplaats Tikkie fraud — buyer sends fake payment request to seller 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?
WHAT TO DO: never click on a Tikkie link that you did not initiate yourself.; AS A VICTIM: call your bank for a recall, Fraudehelpdesk 088 786 73 72, file a report with the Police, Marktplaats blocks the account.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.