Straight, no-nonsense guides to buying and selling on Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji, and anywhere else. How the common scams actually work, how to catch them, and how to keep your money and yourself out of trouble.
The fake e-transfer, the overpayment, the courier line, the deposit on something that isn't real. The ones I see over and over, and what actually stops each.
Read the guide For sellersThe "look, I already sent it" screenshot is the oldest seller trick there is. Here's how to tell a real e-transfer from a fake one before you hand anything over.
Read the guide Meeting upWhy the spot you pick matters more than people think, what makes one actually safe, and how to use a police exchange zone. Plus when to just walk away.
Read the guide For buyersBait-and-switch listings, knockoffs, deposits on stuff that doesn't exist. How to keep your money when you're the one paying.
Read the guideSettle holds the buyer's payment until they have the item. No one has to go first, and no one gets scammed. No account, just a link.
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