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The deal is fine. The seller is the scam.

Fake marketplace sellers, parcel-fee texts, “your account will be suspended,” rental and travel deposits — scams that ride a normal purchase. Check the message before you pay.

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EXHIBIT · MANIPULATION / MONEY TRAP
Received via: SMS EN
Your parcel is on hold. A small delivery fee is required to release it. Pay here to avoid return: track-parcel.topunexpected domain — verify where it really leads/pay
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EXHIBIT · PASTED MESSAGE
Received via: WhatsApp EN
Hi, the item is still available! I have other buyers, so send a 20% deposit by bank transfer to hold it and I'll ship today. Let's continue on WhatsApp.
Is this marketplace seller who wants to move off-platform a scam? →

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