This is how the scam works, beware:
1. The Overpayment / Accidental Transfer ScamHow it works: A "buyer" or "client" accidentally sends you too much money, or someone randomly sends funds to your account via an e-transfer. They then apologize and urgently ask you to wire, transfer, or mail the excess amount (or the whole amount) back to them, or to a different account.The catch: The original transfer was funded using a stolen credit card, a fake check, or a compromised bank account. Once the bank realizes this, they claw the original funds out of your account. Because you voluntarily sent the second transfer from your own legitimate account, that money is effectively gone, and the bank will hold you responsible for the loss.