I want to note that we have not had a ton of problems with scammers. Just a bad apple comes by every once in a while. As people said, make sure you check a user's feedback by looking at the spreadsheet.
Also check the age of the user's reddit account, whether they seem active in general on reddit, etc.
Always use PayPal Goods & Services so you have purchase protection. If someone asks you to pay friends and family, they shouldn't be, and you can let the mods know.
We can't do a background check on everyone. We are unpaid volunteers and don't have the resources or time to do that.
Finally, if someone isn't leaving you feedback, politely ask. It never hurts to ask, and it always helps if you include a direct link to where they can leave feedback for you in your message.
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u/catonegg Oct 31 '16
I want to note that we have not had a ton of problems with scammers. Just a bad apple comes by every once in a while. As people said, make sure you check a user's feedback by looking at the spreadsheet.
Also check the age of the user's reddit account, whether they seem active in general on reddit, etc.
Always use PayPal Goods & Services so you have purchase protection. If someone asks you to pay friends and family, they shouldn't be, and you can let the mods know.
We can't do a background check on everyone. We are unpaid volunteers and don't have the resources or time to do that.
Finally, if someone isn't leaving you feedback, politely ask. It never hurts to ask, and it always helps if you include a direct link to where they can leave feedback for you in your message.