Community Safety · Online trust
Recognizing scams and fraud
Scammers often reuse the same pressure tactics. Slow down and check
for these warning signs.
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Too good to be true: Extreme discounts, rare items at
“liquidation” prices, or a seller who won’t answer basic questions
about the listing deserve extra caution.
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Rush and urgency: “Send money in the next hour” or
“someone else is about to pay” is often designed to make you skip
normal safety steps.
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Off-platform payment: Anyone who insists on bank
transfer, gift cards, P2P apps, or a third-party “escrow” you did not
choose through official checkout flows is a major red flag.
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Fake proof: Screenshots of “payments” can be edited.
Rely on verified in-app or official payment status—not images sent in
chat.
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Shipping and “agents”: Be suspicious of new contacts
who introduce a courier, “warehouse,” or “verification” process that
requires you to pay fees to strangers.
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“Wrong number” and recovery scams: If someone asks
for codes, PINs, or “to verify your account” via text, email, or
off-platform call, do not share them.