Short answer: Be wary of any buyer who offers far above the market price, pressures you to decide immediately, asks for fees up front, wants to pay by an unusual method or will not confirm terms in writing, because scammers target people in a hurry, and the best protection is to slow down for the few minutes it takes to check who you are dealing with and how you will be paid.
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List Free →Urgency is a tactic
Scammers use time pressure to stop people thinking, so a buyer who insists you decide now is giving you a reason to stop and check.
Unusual payment is a warning
Requests for gift cards, up-front fees or payment arrangements you do not recognise are classic signs of a scam.
A few minutes is enough
Checking the buyer’s details and confirming the terms in writing takes very little time and removes most of the risk.
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