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Vinted Buyer Alleges InPost Locker Scam After £180 Coat Arrives as Envelope

Per the Reddit post, documented locker photos prompted a swift refund, with no official statements from Vinted or InPost.

Overview

  • The buyer says a small locker compartment opened and contained only a white envelope labeled with her address instead of the purchased coat.
  • She reports that an InPost helpline agent reviewed drop‑off CCTV and told her the sender deposited only the envelope.
  • After she uploaded photos to support, the buyer says Vinted initiated a refund and blocked the seller’s account.
  • The envelope held a printed “thank you” note that the buyer believes was intended to mimic paperwork from a real parcel.
  • Commenters described similar incidents and the buyer noted the seller had just one prior review, prompting calls for added caution with locker pickups.