Order Scam?

I just received an online order ($85 + shipping) and the shipping address is a logistics hub in Miami. I also received a high risk alert from square. Not sure how to handle this as I don’t want to get scammed but don’t want to lose a sale either. The whole thing just feels suspicious to me based on the alert and shipping address: 13443 Nw 19th Lane
Af-023549
Miami, FL 33182

 

I don’t know what AF-023549 part of the address could mean.

 

Anyone have this come up?

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HI, it's an international forwarding service.  The AF-023549 is the buyer's account number at the location so the forward transaction can be billed to their account.  If it's a high dollar item, I would not send.  If low dollar multiple items, nothing really of value and can take the loss, then send.

Hope this helps.
TERRI
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@GraceCreations @Gold  This is a scam I’ve seen floating around the facebook groups as well. I wouldn’t trust it at all. 

 

Do be sure you’ve enabled Risk Manager on your dashboard to help catch some of these shady transactions. It’s a great way to save yourself the hassle.

Ryan Wanner
Golden Pine Coffee Roasters
Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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Beta Tester: I break stuff.
he/him/hey you/coffee guy/whatever.

Happy Selling!
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I had this a few months ago. Suddenly out of nowhere I had two orders on my website. I don't get any orders on my website. It is only there for informational purposes, but I did have a few items in the store.

I looked up the address and names and emails didn't match, so I just cancelled.

I then pulled all of my items off the store. I'm primarily brick and mortar.

Orlando Perrone
Owner
Perrone Technologies: The Computer Shop
www.perronetech.net
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