Scams
How the Depop Refund Scam Works: Overpayment and Fake Bank Alerts
Analysts break down the refund scam method hitting Depop and Poshmark sellers in the US and UK.
CyberBlackmail Intel··5 min read
The Depop refund scam begins when a buyer claims to have accidentally overpaid via bank transfer and sends a manipulated screenshot as proof. The seller is pressured to return the difference via Zelle, Venmo, or crypto before the original transfer bounces or is revealed as fake. Variants include fake 'buyer protection' emails and counterfeit Depop support chats. Sellers should verify funds in their actual bank or Depop balance—not images sent in chat.