Most MarketWall users are nice and honest. However, there are some evil people in the world and you
should follow these simple guidelines to avoid scams.
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MarketWall is for face-to-face, cash transactions.
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Only deal locally with people you can meet in person.
MarketWall is for face-to-face, cash transactions.
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Only accept cash as payment.
MarketWall is for face-to-face, cash transactions.
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Do not send money via Western Union, MoneyGram, or any other wire service.
Anybody who asks you to wire money is a scammer.
MarketWall is for face-to-face, cash transactions.
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Do not accept checks, cashier's checks or money orders. Checks are almost always fake. Your
bank will cash the check initially, but your bank will hold you responsible and you will lose
the money when the fraud is discovered weeks later.
MarketWall is for face-to-face, cash transactions.
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Never give out your financial information. Do not tell anybody your bank account number,
PayPal information, or your social security number.
MarketWall is for face-to-face, cash transactions.
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Avoid deals that involve shipping. Only deal locally with people you can meet in person.
MarketWall is for face-to-face, cash transactions.
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If you are selling something, you should never send money to anyone for any reason.
A common scam is for a buyer to offer you a check for more than the value of an item. The buyer
will ask for the surplus money to be returned to them or a third party, for example
"to pay for shipping". The fake check will initially clear your bank, but you will lose the
money weeks later when your bank discovers the fraud. Remember, only accept face-to-face, cash
transactions.
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Do not use escrow services.
MarketWall is for face-to-face, cash transactions.
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When meeting someone, use common safety precautions:
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Meet in a public place such as a coffee shop.
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Have a friend accompany you.
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Take your cell phone if you have one.
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Tell a friend where you are going.
