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Sell safely. Avoid scams.
Plain-English guides on selling privately without getting burned: spotting fake buyers, safe ways to get paid, and handing over in person with proof.
Scam prevention
How to Spot a Fake Buyer on Facebook Marketplace
The tells a scam buyer always shows, why the classic tricks work, and how to sell without getting burned.
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The 8 Most Common Private-Sale Scams (and How to Avoid Them)
The eight scams that catch private sellers and buyers most, each with a one-line defence.
1 July 2026 · 9 min read
Selling safely
How to Safely Sell Your iPhone Privately (Without Getting Scammed)
Wipe it right, meet safely, get paid without a chargeback, and prove the handover. Step by step.
30 June 2026 · 8 min read
Getting paid
Cash, Bank Transfer or PayPal: The Safest Way to Get Paid in a Private Sale
Which payment methods can be reversed, which cannot, and the one rule that stops you losing money.
29 June 2026 · 7 min read
Selling safely
Meeting a Buyer in Person: Your Safe Handover Checklist
Where to meet, what to bring, how to confirm the item, and how to hand over without a nasty surprise.
28 June 2026 · 6 min read