Reduce the chance of getting scammed

[RockAndSage]

Wanted to bump this with a quick tip, use Google lens to search the rest of the web for images on classified ads. On a computer using chrome for your browser, just right click then image and hit search image with Google lens. Same deal basically with Android phone using chrome, long click the picture and hit search image with google lens. If you perform a search and find the exact same picture elsewhere online, it can be a pretty immediate indicator of a scam. This is NOT a guarantee but something that should be on the checklist while deciding a listing is legit.
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Great tip.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Seems the fng’s selling stuff have other fng’s buying so it looks ligit and they get feedback and post count.
I honestly wish you had to subscribe,even just a 1.00 charge on your debt card registered in your name to be on classifieds.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I honestly wish you had to subscribe,even just a 1.00 charge on your debt card registered in your name to be on classifieds.

I agree with that.

I also think 2FA should be required to post on this forum.

With that said, if it looks too good to be true, it’s probably not legit. And look for old accounts they have not been active anywhere else for a long time that start selling great deals.

 

[wapitispokes]

Somebody looking for an easy side gig could be a RS-approved mediator/reshipper for high dollar items. $50ish to receive items then wait until funds are approved at the seller's end and then reship the item to the buyer. That way neither party has to take the risk to commit first.

Good idea. Like having a trustee as an intermediary. Are you volunteering to set up the business? LOL>

I agree with that.

I also think 2FA should be required to post on this forum.

With that said, if it looks too good to be true, it’s probably not legit. And look for old accounts they have not been active anywhere else for a long time that start selling great deals.

What is "2FA" ?

 

[SikaSeeker]

Two factor authentication

 

[NRA4LIFE]

How about not ever buying or selling something on the internet? I have done F to F on other sites and only cash. I know it limits me but I've never got screwed. I have never bought or sold anything on this site because of the rampant scamming. Flame me all you want but I trust nobody I don't know.

 

[realunlucky]

How about not ever buying or selling something on the internet? I have done F to F on other sites and only cash. I know it limits me but I've never got screwed. I have never bought or sold anything on this site because of the rampant scamming. Flame me all you want but I trust nobody I don't know.

If i lived in Washington I won't trust anyone either.

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[NRA4LIFE]

If i lived in Washington I won't trust anyone either.

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Yeah, it's a shire hole.