Common patterns
- Copied listings: real photos taken from other sellers or websites, with a lower price.
- Brand-new pages: a page created days ago, few followers, no history of real customers, or a recently changed name.
- Move to chat: the seller moves you to Messenger or WhatsApp and asks for an advance or "booking" payment.
- Fake proof: edited payment screenshots or "courier receipts" to make you believe an order is on the way.
How to check
- Look at how old the page or profile is, its posts over time and whether real customers tag or comment.
- Search the seller's number, account and wallet here, and paste the profile link into the search box.
- Reverse-search the product photos to see if they appear elsewhere.
- For high-value items, meet in a public place and inspect before paying. See the six-step checklist.
If you were deceived, take screenshots of the profile and chat before the seller deletes them, then follow these steps.