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!
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A born and raised in SE Montana website developer building and maintaining independent localized online tools to help us promote, protect, exercise and even reclaim lost firearms freedom online and off. I am a semi-retired 20 year operator and trainer in the emergency roadside service industry. Starting with a childhood and teen years spent in school, farming and family construction in Miles City, MT. Then beyond to Reno, Las Vegas and Northern California. After having a child, my wife and I moved from Tracy, California back to Montana to raise him at home. My health has now restricted me from working outside of my home. This is now my service to Montana. VOTE to help keep Montana pro-gun and I'll keep building and maintaining tools for us to exercise our RTKBA. Feature ads or donate to help keep the lights on and keep me motivated.
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A born and raised in SE Montana website developer building and maintaining independent localized online tools to help us promote, protect, exercise and even reclaim lost firearms freedom online and off. I am a semi-retired 20 year operator and trainer in the emergency roadside service industry. Starting with a childhood and teen years spent in school, farming and family construction in Miles City, MT. Then beyond to Reno, Las Vegas and Northern California. After having a child, my wife and I moved from Tracy, California back to Montana to raise him at home. My health has now restricted me from working outside of my home. This is now my service to Montana. VOTE to help keep Montana pro-gun and I'll keep building and maintaining tools for us to exercise our RTKBA. Feature ads or donate to help keep the lights on and keep me motivated.

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