Scams on Wallapop, Vinted and second hand purchases.

Second-hand scams are repeated with few variations. If you know these tricks, you will be able to sell and buy with tranquility.

second handPractical guideThe Team Ovnar

The most common deceptions

The link to “receive the money”The fake buyer sends you a link that imitates the platform or a messaging company and asks you the data of your card to “cover”. To get a payment you never need to put your card.
The own carrier: “I pick it up with my carrier, I pay the shipment” and a false payment or collection link comes.
Out of the platform“We are talking for WhatsApp». Out of the app you lose the payment and shipping protection.
Payment of moreYou’re “paying” more and you’re asked to get the difference back. The first payment was false; yours, real.
The Impossible Choll: products much below their price, fast and paid in advance.

Stay on the platform: Chat, payment and integrated shipping.
Never put your card. On a link to charge.
Confidence in the Pride and new profiles without valuations.
requires specific evidence. Like a picture of the product with a paper with your name.

In your panel, “Second-hand purchases” analyzes the conversation or ad and the signals you mark, and tells you what is suspicious.

¿Wallapop or Vinted Will I be asked for my bank details for a link?

Not for a link sent in the chat by another user. It always manages the fees from the app itself.

I put my card on a link, what do I do?

Call your bank to block it and review the charges. Then change the platform password and keep proofs.

Is it safe to stay in person?

Do it in a public place, day, review the product before paying and pay with a method that leaves consistency.

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