Quick Tips:
- Deal with folks you can meet in person.
- Consider having a friend accompany you.
- Do not pay in advance for items.
- Beware if items are cheaper than normal or if the seller is encouraging you to buy quickly.
- Be especially careful when buying/selling high value items.
- Never wire funds via a wire service.
- Fake cashier checks & money orders are common. Avoid them.
- Never give out financial information (bank account, social security, PayPal, etc.)