How to check if a payment confirmation is real? Watch out for fake transfers and screenshotsOnline selling, peer-to-peer transactions, and instant payments have become part of everyday business – but they also come with risks. One increasingly common scam involves buyers sending fake payment confirmations in an attempt to trick sellers into shipping goods before any money has actually been transferred. So how can you protect yourself? And more importantly, how can you check if a payment confirmation is real? In this guide, we explain the key methods, warning signs, and best practices.