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Don't let yourself be taken advantage of by criminals or con artists; always be on the lookout.
KEEP YOURSELF SAFE. Pay attention to your instincts. A common rule of thumb is that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Be sensible and walk away from the sale if you have any suspicions, and report the vendor if you feel compelled to.
To be on the safe side, NEVER pay for something you haven't physically seen. Your bank information and home address should NEVER be given out to an unknown person. Do not agree to meet a vendor at a remote location, especially at night. Always meet in broad daylight at a public location, like a police station. When feasible, only deal in hard currency. You should be wary of vendors who try to "push" you into making a purchase by giving implausible reasons, such as "it's an urgent sale" or "I'm going abroad," etc. Be wary of things that are priced too low. The odds are high that this is a hoax.
Buyers beware of these common scams:
● Those that need a down payment before shipping an item
There are a variety of cons that vendors must watch out for, including:
● A purchaser provides a vendor with a bogus payment confirmation.
● In order to complete the transaction, buyers often notify sellers by Whatsapp or direct message that payment has been made and request that sellers input their credit card information.
● The purchaser prefers to pay with one of the following electronic payment options: Bidpay, eWallet, Western Union, PayPal, or MoneyGram.
● A fake check was deposited by a buyer.
● A purchaser dispatches a driver to collect a shipment.
The con artist demands that payment be made by EFT. Following reaching an agreement on pricing, the buyer will confirm the transaction by sending an EFT SMS confirmation to the seller's phone. Yet the text message is a hoax. As soon as money is transferred, the con artist will dispatch a driver to get the merchandise.
Around this time of year, scammers sometimes utilize holding deposit schemes to deceive naive purchasers into sending them money.
1. When something seems unbelievably good, it probably is..
2. Don't give up your personal information in response to an email, text message, or phone contact (even if you're being threatened with account suspension).
3. Don't give out any personal information over the phone or online in response to any "selling of products," "survey," "competition," "lottery," or "inheritance" scheme.
4. Don't release the items until you've verified the payment with your bank, and don't expect to win anything if you can't recall ever entering a contest or purchasing a lottery ticket.
If you have any concerns about a potential buyer or seller, please let us know using the form provided on the Contact Us page.
A solid rule of thumb is that if something sounds too good to be true, it generally is.