Check a Marketplace Seller
Reduce the risk of buying or selling on a marketplace.
Keep the deal on the platform
Use the platform's payment and messaging tools.
Check the account history
Look at account age, reviews, and other listings.
Reverse-search the photos
Stolen photos often appear in other listings.
Be wary of prices below market
A bargain that is too good is a warning sign.
Verify funds have cleared
Screenshots are not proof of payment.
Meet safely for local deals
Choose a public place, ideally during the day.