We’ve heard countless stories of buyers falling prey to inventive scams, each with a creative modus operandi that keeps us on our toes.
However, this time, the spotlight turns to a new tactic targeting sellers, shedding light on the ever-evolving landscape of fraud.
A baker in Kuala Lumpur shared a cautionary tale on Xiaohongshu, revealing how he nearly became the victim of a scam that sought to exploit the trust of unsuspecting sellers.
It all started with a customer expressing an urgent desire to purchase an 8-inch cake, seemingly indifferent to its flavor or design, and eager to proceed to payment without the usual preliminary discussions.
The scammer’s bank transfer claimed a high & incorrect amount, totaling 825
This haste raised red flags for the baker, who sensed something amiss.
Despite instructions to complete the payment by 4 PM, the customer vanished, only to resurface at 1 AM with a dubious receipt in hand.
This receipt, fraught with irregularities and an overquoted amount, aimed to trick the baker into refunding the excess, a classic overpayment scam strategy.
Even more tellingly, the receipt contained a glaring typo in the bank’s name, transforming “M2U” into “MU2”.
The comments section of his post became a gathering place for others who encountered the same scam, highlighting a pattern of deceit aimed at sellers.
A quick check at the comment section some said it is a old tactic with many have experience it, while some point out it is the same scammer number
