**🚨 SCAM ALERT for Fiverr Sellers – Fake Payment Confirmation Trick**

Hey everyone, I want to warn fellow freelancers (especially on Fiverr) about a scam I just tested myself.

A so-called "buyer" messaged me and sent a **fake screenshot** showing that Fiverr is asking for my **email ID to process payment**. (⚠️ Reminder: Fiverr **never** asks for your email.)

After sharing the email (I used a dummy one), I received a **fake email** claiming "Fiverr has sent you money. Click here to collect it." The link led to a **phishing site** that looked like a payment gateway.

Here’s how the scam works:

1. It asks for **card details** (I entered fake info to test it).
2. Then it asks, “How much balance is in your account?” — that’s the first big red flag.
3. After entering fake balance info, it shows a **10-minute countdown** and says you’ll get the money.
4. Then it asks for an **OTP** under the pretext of verifying the payment.

At this stage, if you enter your **real OTP**, they’ll **drain your bank account**. That’s the whole trick.

👉 **Key warnings:**

* Fiverr never asks for your email or direct payment collection.
* The sender's email was fake.
* The URL was completely unrelated to Fiverr.
* Asking how much balance you have is a clear scam sign.

Stay safe, don’t fall for these tricks. I’ve also attached a **video demo** of how this scam works for awareness.

u/Fiverr

Fiverr Seller Email Scam