Learn to recognise common scams to protect yourself when buying and selling on Biegha.
Common warning signs
Too good to be true
- Prices far below market value
- Brand new items at huge discounts
- Rare items easily available
Pressure tactics
- "Buy now, no time to think"
- Limited time threats
- Urgency to complete quickly
Unusual requests
- Payment before meeting
- Wire transfers or gift cards
- Personal financial information
- Off-platform communication
Poor communication
- Broken English (from claimed local sellers)
- Generic responses
- Avoiding specific questions
- Refusing to meet locally
Common scams
Fake listings
- Stolen photos from other sites
- Items that don't exist
- Never intend to deliver
Overpayment scam
- "I'll pay extra if you ship it"
- Fake payment confirmations
- Requests for refunds
Phishing
- Fake Biegha emails
- Links to fake login pages
- Requests for password
Protecting yourself
- Meet in person for local items
- Inspect before paying
- Keep communication on Biegha
- Trust your instincts
- Report suspicious activity
If you've been scammed
- Stop all communication with the scammer
- Report them on Biegha
- Contact your bank if money was transferred
- File a police report if significant
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