Fake Buyer Scam: “I Sent Too Much by Mistake, Please Refund the Difference”
“He wanted to buy a stroller. He said he accidentally sent me CZK 2,000 more and asked me to refund the difference. He seemed nice and polite. I sent the money… and then realized he never sent anything in the first place.”
This scam is very common on marketplaces, Facebook, and classified ad platforms. The scammer poses as a genuine buyer, convinces you to send part of the money back, claiming to have overpaid—but you never actually received anything.
Victims often feel embarrassed and never file a report. But this is a clear case of fraud.
This scenario is a typical fraud under § 209 of the Czech Criminal Code. It uses psychological manipulation—making the victim believe they’re correcting a mistake and doing the right thing by refunding money.
Filing a criminal complaint matters even in cases of “small amounts”—police often find the same scammer involved in hundreds of similar cases.
📌 Common Signs of the Overpayment Scam
Interest in your ad (stroller, phone, bike…)
Communication via Messenger, WhatsApp, or email
Claiming they accidentally sent too much
Pressuring you to refund part of the money to another account
Claiming the money is “already on the way”
In reality, you never received any payment
⚖️ Possible Criminal Charges
Fraud (§ 209)
Usury (§ 218) – in certain variations
Unauthorized handling of payment means (§ 234) – if fake transactions are used
🧾 What Evidence Should You Prepare?
Full communication records (e.g., Messenger screenshots)
Details of the account you sent money to
The ad or item you were selling
Bank statement showing your outgoing transfer
Messages where the scammer claims to have overpaid
❗ Lawyer’s Warning
Even a small refund can be a big mistake. Often, the same account receives money from dozens or hundreds of people.
Only a well-drafted criminal complaint can help identify the scammer and stop the operation.
Don’t feel ashamed. The scammer relies on your silence.
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Fake Buyer Scam: “I Sent Too Much by Mistake, Please Refund the Difference”
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