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Check a seller before transferring

Match the seller and payment recipient.

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Done when

Contact and recipient details correspond.

Match the seller and payment recipient.

Who this is for

For online buyers; pause when identity is unclear.

Why this matters

Spot discrepancies before money leaves.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Find seller details independently.
  2. Ask how the payment recipient relates to the business.
  3. Check the amount and order evidence; stop if pressured to skip verification.

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