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I've been sent an offer for an item but I notice that the account has zero feedback and was set up just a few days ago.
This obviously seems fishy but of course appreciate that it could just be a new genuine user.
I hadn't noticed the offer until today, it expires in 6 hours.
I've sent a message to the user explaining my concern and waiting to hear back, obviously a lot depends on what reply they give, if any.
I'm just wondering though what possible scam could happen if I had quickly accepted the offer before realising the fishy account.
If I'd accepted the offer and they don't pay then, fine, waste of everyones time, but whats the point?
Do they pay then try claim the item hasn't been received or something? How would they even manage this?