🛡️ Read before you buy
Stay safe when buying and selling
Most people in our group are honest neighbours. These simple rules keep the few scammers out.
- Never pay a depositDon't pay anything to “hold” an item, and never send a bank transfer or PayPal Friends & Family to someone you haven't met.
- Meet and pay in personView the item first, then pay on collection. Meet somewhere public and busy, or bring someone with you.
- “Free item, just pay delivery” is a scamIf something is free but you're asked to pay for delivery, courier or insurance first – walk away.
- Be extra careful with tickets, puppies and new profilesTickets and pets are the most common scams. Be wary of brand-new or empty profiles, sellers who only want to chat on WhatsApp, and prices that look too good to be true.
- Don't click strange linksNever enter your bank details through a link someone sends you, and never share one-time passcodes.
- Report anything dodgyTap ⋯ on the post and choose Report to admins. We remove scammers quickly.
Lost money to a scam?
Contact your bank straight away, then report it to Action Fraud, the UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime.
Report to Action FraudPlease also let the group admins know so we can remove the scammer and warn others.