Safety Tips
Meet in a public place
When possible, meet in a busy, well-lit public location. Avoid inviting strangers into your home when it is not necessary.
Inspect the item before paying
Buyers should see and inspect the actual item before completing a local purchase. Make sure it matches the listing and your expectations.
Keep communication simple
Use am-offer Messages by default. Sellers may choose to share a phone number for calls or texts, but sharing a phone number is optional.
Protect personal information
Do not share passwords, verification codes, banking credentials, Social Security numbers, or other sensitive personal information with another user.
Be cautious with unusual payment requests
Be careful when someone pressures you to send money before seeing the item, asks for gift cards, or proposes a complicated payment arrangement that does not fit a normal local sale.
Trust the situation, not the pressure
If something seems suspicious or a person pressures you to act immediately, you can stop communicating and leave the transaction.
Report suspicious activity
Use Report on a listing when you see misleading, prohibited, suspicious, or abusive activity. You can also block or stop responding to unwanted contact.