Safety Tips

GENERAL SAFETY TIPS

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Avoid sending prepayments

Ensure that the packed item is the one you’ve inspected

Never give out your financial information that can be misused

Use common sense

Coordinate Payments Safely

Personal Information

Public Meetings

Inspect Items

Trust Your Instincts

Reporting Suspicious Activity

Check Profiles and Reviews:

Stay Informed

Support and Questions

Clear Communication

Use Secure Payment Methods

Be Informed About Scams

Document Transactions

Verify Identity

Safety in Numbers

Plan Your Meetup

Stay on Platform

Be Cautious with International Transactions

Protect Your Personal Information

Feedback and Reviews

Verify User Profiles

Transaction Safety

Data Privacy

SPECIAL SAFETY TIPS

If you’re looking for a job

If you’re looking for a car

If you’re looking for services

If you're looking for a property â€

Avoid Oversharing

Check the Item's History

Use a Middleman for High-Value Transactions

Secure Your Account

Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA

Be Wary of Too-Good-to-Be-True Deals

Meet in Controlled Environments

Ask for Detailed Photos or Videos

Conduct Background Checks for Service Providers

Keep Software Updated

Limit Use of Debit Cards

Monitor Account Activity

Educate Yourself About Common Scams

Arrange for Delivery When Possible

Use Official Apps

Clarify Return and Warranty Policies

Avoid Rush Decisions

Use Trackable Shipping Methods

Confirm the Seller’s Return Address

Check Seller’s Cancellation History

Document Your Transactions

Beware of Identity Theft

Review the Community Guidelines

Promote a Safe Community

DATA PRIVACY

Data Privacy Safety

COMMUNICATION SAFETY

Communication Safety Tips

Communication Safety Tips

CONTENT MODERATION SAFETY

Content Moderation Tips

PRODUCT SAFETY

Product Safety Tips

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION

Intellectual Property Protection Tips

REVIEW AND RATINGS SYSTEM SAFETY

Review and Ratings System Safety Tips

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This helps to ensure the person is reliable. People who had experiences with particular sellers leave reviews to keep others informed of how deals went. Take a minute to check reviews before making a deal. Whatever experience you’ve had, other buyers will appreciate you sharing it with them. Remember to view the “Feedback” section whenever you have or plan to deal with a seller or service provider.