Buying & Selling
How to Avoid Scams When Buying Used Items Online in the Gulf
By Editorial Team5 min read
The most common tricks — fake transfers, verification-code requests and too-good prices — and how to protect yourself.
Warning signs
Be careful if someone:
- Asks for a verification code sent to your phone
- Wants payment before you have seen the item
- Sends a 'transfer receipt' but the money has not arrived
- Offers a price far below the market
Protect yourself
Chat inside the platform, meet in public, inspect the item and confirm the money is in your account before handing anything over. Report suspicious listings to us.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is cash on pickup safer?
For small amounts, meeting in person and paying on inspection is usually the safest option.