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Anti-fraud checklists

Quick checks to perform immediately before completing a purchase or sale.

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Before paying:

  • [ ] Have I compared the price with other realistic listings?
  • [ ] Have I checked the seller's profile?
  • [ ] Is the information I received consistent?
  • [ ] Have I seen sufficiently detailed photos?
  • [ ] If necessary, have I requested the serial number or a short video?
  • [ ] Do I clearly understand the payment method?
  • [ ] Am I accessing the payment service through an official channel?
  • [ ] Am I avoiding sharing passwords, OTPs, PINs or security codes?
  • [ ] Have I kept the important transaction details in the chat?
  • [ ] Am I avoiding payment decisions driven only by pressure or urgency?

If one or more important answers are "no", stop and verify before proceeding.

Before handing over or shipping:

  • [ ] Have I accurately described the condition and defects?
  • [ ] Have I photographed the instrument and serial number?
  • [ ] Have I documented the included accessories?
  • [ ] Have I verified the payment through the official service?
  • [ ] Am I avoiding reliance on a screenshot sent by the buyer?
  • [ ] Have I avoided entering credentials through links I received?
  • [ ] Have I documented the packaging?
  • [ ] Have I kept the tracking number and receipt?
  • [ ] Are the main terms of the deal recorded in the conversation?
  • [ ] Am I prepared to document any eventual return?

If the payment cannot be verified or the requested procedure is unclear, do not ship until the situation has been resolved.