Avoiding Possible Scams
Classifieds & Auctions are a great way to find great deals but it pays to be careful. Fortunately, avoiding scams is easy:
Rules of thumb recommended
- Never pay in advance for an item that you haven't seen.
- Avoid dealing overseas.
- Don't divulge personal information.
- Don't complete a transaction if you don't feel completely safe.
Common possible scams
- Common scam: Pedigreed pets that are free except for a shipping charge.
- Common scam: A buyer wants to overpay.
- Probable scam: A buyer/seller wants to use Western Union or Money gram.
More details on avoiding possible scams
Please report questionable listings to us
If you have an email exchange with a buyer or seller who appears to be fraud, please let us know! Forward the entire email exchange to us, along with any additional information, at . We'll confirm for you whether or not this is a scam, and we'll deactivate scammers' accounts. Support