Security Guide
How to Sell Safely on Classifieds: 7 Rules That Prevent Scams
•7 min Read Time•CrowFlip Security Team
1) Run a 30-second risk check
- Price is far below market value without a clear reason
- Urgency pressure like "today only" or "pay now"
- Seller pushes you from platform chat to SMS/WhatsApp links
If two points apply, walk away.
2) Pay without gambling
- Use payment methods with clear buyer protection.
- Never open payment pages from chat links. Open the app or browser yourself.
- "Friends and Family" usually means you carry the full risk.
3) Secure pickup and shipping
- Pickup: meet in public, test the item, keep chat proof.
- Shipping: only with tracking and shipment receipt.
- Higher amounts: ID name and account holder should match.
4) Rule used by pros
Missing one deal is cheaper than funding one scam. Good opportunities come every day.