Basic Safety Guidelines for Selling Online
When selling items online, it’s important to follow these general safety tips to protect yourself from fraud and scams:
- Never Send Your Item Before Receiving Payment
- Ensure you have received the full payment before shipping your item.
- Avoid accepting cheques or payment services such as Western Union, or MoneyGram, as these methods are often used by fraudsters.
- Beware of Shipping Agents
- Be cautious of buyers located overseas who claim to use shipping agents.
- Never pay a shipping agent who claims to be hired by the buyer. Always handle the shipping yourself to avoid scams.
- Stay Informed About Common Scams and Fraud
- Educate yourself on common scams and fraudulent schemes.
- Do not fall for promises of large sums of money in exchange for your assistance in any suspicious tasks.
- Use Common Sense
- Trust your instincts. If something seems too good to be true, it likely is.
- Be cautious and verify the legitimacy of any offers or requests that seem unusual or overly generous.