How do YOU keep from being spammed and scammed while buying, selling and trading online?

What is your first clue when an online classified ad does NOT look legitimate?

One of the biggest reason social network marketplaces have become much more popular is because of the relative safety of being able to profile people somewhat before even contacting them. Many of us have been scammed and probably all of us have been spammed after emailing someone through contact forms online and in ads.

Very rarely does it happen here because only members can post ads and membership is approved by a local admin. But it does happen a lot on sites like Craigslist. There are things most of us do to avoid getting scammed.

Share what things about ads that tip you off when a classified ad does NOT look legitimate below!

Randy

A made in Montana website developer building independent online tools to help us promote, protect and exercise our firearms freedom. I am a 20 year veteran operator and trainer in the emergency roadside service industry. Starting with a childhood and teen years spent in school and family construction in Miles City, MT. Then beyond to Reno, Las Vegas and Northern California after politicians ruined the economy in the late 70's. After having a child my amazing wife and I moved from Tracy, California home to raise him in the last best place. My health since has now restricted me from working outside of my home and here we are today providing a different public service because there is nothing more satisfying. VOTE to help keep Montana pro-gun and I'll keep building and maintaining tools for us to exercise our RTKBA locally online. Feature ads or donate to help keep the lights on and keep me motivated.

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@peepso_user_4150(BIGBOBO1)

I think a broad category you’d fit into would simply be “unlucky”. I tend to fall into that category as well. I just don’t feel the need to mention any physical issues I have 🤷🏼‍♂️

57 mins ago

@peepso_user_2(Randy)

👍😂

57 mins ago

@peepso_user_4150(BIGBOBO1)

Am I the only one who has an asshole badge?

31 mins ago

@peepso_user_2(Randy)

And Price Police so far. You’re special!

29 mins ago

@peepso_user_2(Randy)

My apologies. Someone else has earned the price pd badge. So YES! You are the only one currently. We also have an asshole report type now. Go to the members page and sort by VIP icon to see who all has what currently.

19 mins ago

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