Fraud Prevention Guide

Learn how to identify and protect yourself from fraudulent activity on our platform.

Warning Signals

Price Too Good to Be True

Unusually low prices for high-value items

  • Luxury items at extremely low prices
  • Bulk discounts that seem unrealistic
  • High-demand items well below market value
  • Free items requiring upfront fees

Suspicious Communication

Attempts to move communication off-platform

  • Requests to use external messaging apps
  • Pressure to decide quickly
  • Poor grammar or generic messages
  • Requests for personal contact info

Payment Red Flags

Unusual payment requests or methods

  • Requests for wire transfers
  • Payment through gift cards
  • Partial payment schemes
  • Overpayment scams

Seller Behavior

Suspicious seller account patterns

  • New account with many listings
  • No ratings or reviews
  • Inconsistent location information
  • Multiple accounts with similar items

Prevention Tips

Stay on Platform

Always use our secure messaging and payment systems

  • Never pay outside the platform
  • Keep all communication in our system
  • Report requests to go off-platform
  • Use our secure payment methods

Verify Before Buying

Take steps to verify sellers and items

  • Check seller ratings and history
  • Request additional item photos
  • Ask specific questions about items
  • Verify item authenticity

Protect Your Information

Keep your personal and financial information secure

  • Never share login credentials
  • Use strong, unique passwords
  • Enable two-factor authentication
  • Monitor your account activity

How to Report Fraud

1

Document Everything

Save all messages, listings, and transaction details

2

Report to Platform

Use our reporting tools to flag suspicious activity

3

Contact Support

Reach out to our support team for assistance

4

Follow Up

Keep track of your report and provide additional information if needed

Been Scammed?

If you believe you've been a victim of fraud, act quickly. Contact our support team immediately and consider reporting to relevant authorities.