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First off, let's be clear....99.99% of the members of this site are trustworthy and 99.99% of the transactions occur without issue.
However....there are occasional problems. Some buyer/seller/scammer red flags are:
probably is.
As frustrating as Paypal can be, it still offers some of the BEST financial protection for your transactions. If a seller has requested a “no fees” type payment request, you have the option in Paypal to pay those fees on the buyers side. The seller gets their full requested amount, but the buyer retains the financial protection should issues arise.
If you suspect these types of issues are happening, please REPORT the user/conversation/post and offer a brief description of your suspicions.. Using the forum Reporting system allow better tracking of problem users and can assist in finding patterns that can help block future scammer registrations entirely.
The REPORT button is located immediately below every thread and conversation post.
However....there are occasional problems. Some buyer/seller/scammer red flags are:
- little or no post history...any existing posts are usually all the same few words
- joined the forum in recent days
- language/communication oddities
- inbox's you directly, no replies in the thread
- inbox message requests further contact via email or phone
- requests payment from a non-standard provider (ie: trust Paypal, be wary of others)
- requests payments through multiple providers, or to other individuals (ie: "my Paypal is screwed up, can you Venmo my girlfriend?")
- insists on payment without fees (ie: never pay via Paypal friends/family)
probably is.
As frustrating as Paypal can be, it still offers some of the BEST financial protection for your transactions. If a seller has requested a “no fees” type payment request, you have the option in Paypal to pay those fees on the buyers side. The seller gets their full requested amount, but the buyer retains the financial protection should issues arise.
If you suspect these types of issues are happening, please REPORT the user/conversation/post and offer a brief description of your suspicions.. Using the forum Reporting system allow better tracking of problem users and can assist in finding patterns that can help block future scammer registrations entirely.
The REPORT button is located immediately below every thread and conversation post.
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