Marketplace Chat scam checker
Online marketplaces attract fake-payment and shipping scams. Check a message below before you pay or ship.
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Common Marketplace Chat scams
- Fake payment confirmations and screenshots
- Overpayment-and-refund tricks
- Requests to use off-platform payment links
- Pressure to ship before funds clear
Red flags on Marketplace Chat
- Asking you to ship before payment is confirmed
- Moving the deal off the official platform
- Unusual payment methods like gift cards
- Screenshots used as "proof" of payment
Safety tips
- Use only the platform's official payment system.
- Confirm money is actually in your account.
- Keep all communication on the platform.
- Report suspicious users to the marketplace.
Related scam types
Marketplace buyer scamA scammer poses as a buyer to trick a seller into shipping goods or refunding an 'overpayment' before any real payment clears.Marketplace seller scamA scammer posts an attractive listing, takes payment outside the platform, and never delivers.Fake payment confirmation scamA scammer sends a forged payment receipt or email so you believe you have been paid.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Marketplace Chat message for scams?
Paste the Marketplace Chat message into the checker on this page. It runs in your browser and shows the red flags, what the message is likely trying to do, and safe next steps.
Is it safe to paste a Marketplace Chat message here?
Yes. The message is analysed on your device and is not stored or sent to a server by default. Sensitive details are masked before analysis.