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Fake courier fee

A seller or courier asks for a separate delivery, insurance, or release fee.

What it looks like

  • A seller or courier asks for a separate delivery, insurance, or release fee.
  • The conversation usually moves toward sending money before enough verification.

Why it is risky

The risk is that payment becomes hard to reverse before you can confirm the seller, item, unit, ticket, or service.

Ask the seller this

Ask for the official courier tracking page and avoid off-platform courier fees.

Safer options

  • Use platform checkout when available.
  • Choose COD or public meetup when practical.
  • Keep screenshots of the listing, chat, and payment details.

How Check Muna evaluates it

  • Courier-fee language
  • Tracking proof
  • Separate payment pressure
Check before you send money