A buyer or seller who wants to move off the app, pay you in a strange way, ask for a code, or send their own payment link. How to tell, and what to do.
Hi, is this still available? I'll pay full price. Can we talk on WhatsApp? +1 555 0137
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Hi, is this still available? I'll pay full price. Can we talk on WhatsApp? +1 555 0137
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I've paid for your item. Confirm receipt to get your money: https://marketplace-
Before I come, send me the code you just got, so I know you're a real person.
Examples. The names and amounts change; the shape doesn't.
They want to move to WhatsApp, text or email. Off the app, the marketplace can't see or help.
Their own payment link, or a “receive money” page. You never need to type your card to get paid.
A code “to prove you're real”. That code is for your own account; with it they take it over.
They overpay and ask for the difference back, or send their own courier.
A seller who wants a deposit before you've seen the item, or payment by bank transfer.
Buy and pay only on the marketplace's own app or website. Scammers copy marketplace pages, ask to move to WhatsApp or email, or send their own payment link.
Never share a code someone sends you or asks for.
Meet in a public place and pay when you see the item, or use the app's own checkout.
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Report the profile in the app.