Most fraudsters leave a trail. Knowing how to read a user’s profile critically can save you from a costly mistake before a single message is exchanged.

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New Account

Account created within the last few days with no reviews or transaction history — high risk.

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Suspiciously Perfect Ratings

Hundreds of 5-star reviews with no text, all posted within days — likely fake or purchased.

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Generic Profile Photo

Stock images or AI-generated faces used as profile pictures. Reverse image search to check.

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Evasive Answers

Vague replies, refusal to answer direct questions about the item, or changing story details.

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Inconsistent Location

Claims to be local but asks for shipping. Timezone or language inconsistencies in messages.

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Mismatched Listings

Posts across wildly different categories with no logical pattern — a sign of copied listings.