We would like to believe that the majority of the sellers here on the Classifieds.now platform are operating with ethical integrity. However as a buyer you should still exercise caution and keep in mind the following tips:
Insist on a public meeting place like a bank or police department. Some police departments have buy/sell areas set aside for meeting.
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Tell a friend or family member where you're going.
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Consider having a friend accompany you.
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Trust your instincts.
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Avoid meeting in a secluded place / or your home.
- Be especially careful buying/selling high valued, expensive items
Deal locally, face-to-face
DO NOT:
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provide any financial information - e.g. bank account number, cashapp logins
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provide any personal information - social security number, licenses, job references
- provide or accept payment before meeting in person
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requests to wire money are scams
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requests to pay with gift cards are scams
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requests to deposit a cashier's check are scams
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requests to use a escrow service can be a scam
Beware of:
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offers involving shipping or movers
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"guaranteed" transactions or payment processing services
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requests to call or email for more information
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requests for a "code" or "verification" - these are always a scam
Report suspicious ads or scams
Please flag postings and flag emails that are scams.
You can report scams and any suspicious communications to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center, and/or your state Attorney General's Office.
