Marketplace safety
Is this marketplace seller legitimate?
Check seller conversations and payment requests before paying outside a marketplace.
The short answer
The key risk is not only the seller profile; it is being moved away from platform protections. Keep messages and payment inside the marketplace whenever possible.
Warning signs to pause on
- The seller asks to use WhatsApp, email, or a private payment link.
- They refuse a normal pickup, return, or platform checkout.
- The same stock photos appear in unrelated listings.
- They pressure you to send a deposit to hold an item.
What to do next
- Paste the listing link or seller message into SignalCheck.
- Reverse-check the seller details inside the platform.
- Pay only through the marketplace's protected checkout.
- Walk away from deposits sent by irreversible transfer.
Ready to check the evidence?
Paste the link or message, or upload a screenshot for a clear, reasoned result.
Check it with SignalCheck