Safety
Updated: 2026-03-06
6 min
Safer payment methods for marketplace transactions
When to pay, how to pay, and what to avoid to reduce risk.
Key points
- Prefer payment after physically verifying the product.
- Use traceable methods and always request a receipt.
- Avoid large remote deposits with unverified profiles.
- Never share sensitive data (OTP codes, full card details).
- Be careful with fake payment confirmations.
- If something feels wrong, cancel the deal.
Take action
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