Selling but no one paying

[chantelles_treasures]

I’ve recently started selling on eBay and so far I’ve had multiple (dodgy) offers on items I am selling. I’ve had 4 items win at auctions and no one is paying up. One messaged after a week saying they are no longer interested. Two of my items sold and the buyer is overseas even though I have stated I don’t post overseas. 
I know there are a heap of scam buyers out but never thought it would be this bad!

anyone have any advice on getting paid once an auction ends and how to weed out the dodgy buyers? 

[sandypebbles]

Every time I have heard of a buyer mention whatsapp, they have been a scammer

Usually the whatsapp crowd will also ask you to send them a gift card as well

So many scammer buyers around, especially keen on targeting sellers they think are new/experienced and who will do as asked without question