Venezuelan content creator @kerlysbustos used her TikTok account to warn about what she described as a "new scam method in Spain." According to her, the situation unfolded after she posted an ad to sell her car. "I received a call from someone who was very interested. They told me they worked for Flexicar, a company that buys and sells vehicles here in Spain. They said they would make a deposit via Bizum for the car's down payment and that on Friday, when I delivered the car, they would give me the rest of the money."
Although everything seemed like a legitimate transaction, Kerlys began to suspect when she realized she wasn’t receiving any funds: "He tells me that the money is on hold and that I need to confirm it through the Bizum app, but I hadn't received anything. I had just seen videos warning about this type of scam, and that’s why I didn’t fall for it." During the call, which she recorded and shared on her account, the scammer insisted that she confirm the transaction: "He tells me to check pending transactions and to accept, but I knew that was just a way to take my money."
The case of Kerlys quickly sparked reactions and testimonies from other users who have experienced similar situations. One user commented, "I usually send and receive Bizum, but the recipient never has to confirm anything." Another added, "Companies don't use Bizum." A follower recounted, "I had the same experience but with a rental apartment... They wanted to pay me without seeing it and kept insisting on using Bizum."
Some also mentioned striking details about the fraud. One user pointed out, "PC Componentes is a company that sells computers; it has nothing to do with cars." Another noted, "That same company called me about the sale of a motorcycle." Meanwhile, another wrote, "I don't understand how this scam works; what is it that you have to accept and how does the theft occur?"
Several people thanked @kerlysbustos for sharing her experience. "Thank you for posting your video, it helps many of us," expressed a user. "Well done for recording it and telling her," commented another. One more follower shared: "The same thing happened to me, but it didn't turn out well for me."
Despite the fact that the young Latina claims she usually doesn’t publish this type of content, she felt it was important to share it to alert others. "I don’t usually post these kinds of videos, but it just happened to me, and I had just seen these videos here warning people. I thought, I have to post it."
This case, known as “reverse Bizum,” serves as a reminder to avoid making "confirmations" for transactions in banking applications without being certain of their origin.
In response to the proliferation of scams like these, the National Police in Spain recently alerted citizens through their channels, explaining what they are and how to avoid falling victim to them.
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