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🚨SCAM ALERT🚨 How to protect yourself from 'buy now' scams

Scammers are targeting everyday sellers like you. Find out what to look for, and how to stop them in their tracks.

By Trust and Safety | 8 September 2023

What is a buy now scam?

What do these emails and websites look like?

How to avoid buy now scams

Ways you can stay safe:

Our support teams may, on rare occasions, contact you to confirm:

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