Online marketplaces are now the fastest-growing place to buy and sell collectibles—and the number one place collectors get scammed. From fake payment screenshots and counterfeit listings to return fraud, spoof accounts, identity theft, and chargeback abuse, scammers target both buyers and sellers every single day. One mistake can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 63 — Red Flags: Marketplace Scams & How to Avoid Them gives you the same professional-level scam-detection system used by appraisers, dealers, and high-volume online sellers. You’ll learn how to identify suspicious listings, avoid fraudulent buyers, verify authentic sellers, prevent return scams, and protect yourself across all major platforms including eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Instagram, Mercari, Etsy, OfferUp, Craigslist, and independent auction sites.
Inside, you’ll learn how professionals:
Recognize buyer and seller scam tactics instantly
Detect counterfeit listings, stolen photos, and manipulated image
Identify fake payment confirmations and invoice scams
Spot impersonators, cloned profiles, and spoof accounts
Protect against chargeback abuse and return fraud
Avoid high-risk messaging and off-platform communication traps
Use secure payment methods and avoid unsafe ones
Document shipments to prevent fraudulent disputes
Understand platform-specific weaknesses and scam patterns
Know when to walk away—and when to report a user
Volume 63 distills the core red flags, communication patterns, and safety procedures that keep professionals from losing money, inventory, or personal information. With these safeguards in place, you can navigate every marketplace with confidence.
Digital Download — $49 • PDF • 8 Pages • Instant Access
Online marketplaces are now the fastest-growing place to buy and sell collectibles—and the number one place collectors get scammed. From fake payment screenshots and counterfeit listings to return fraud, spoof accounts, identity theft, and chargeback abuse, scammers target both buyers and sellers every single day. One mistake can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 63 — Red Flags: Marketplace Scams & How to Avoid Them gives you the same professional-level scam-detection system used by appraisers, dealers, and high-volume online sellers. You’ll learn how to identify suspicious listings, avoid fraudulent buyers, verify authentic sellers, prevent return scams, and protect yourself across all major platforms including eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Instagram, Mercari, Etsy, OfferUp, Craigslist, and independent auction sites.
Inside, you’ll learn how professionals:
Recognize buyer and seller scam tactics instantly
Detect counterfeit listings, stolen photos, and manipulated image
Identify fake payment confirmations and invoice scams
Spot impersonators, cloned profiles, and spoof accounts
Protect against chargeback abuse and return fraud
Avoid high-risk messaging and off-platform communication traps
Use secure payment methods and avoid unsafe ones
Document shipments to prevent fraudulent disputes
Understand platform-specific weaknesses and scam patterns
Know when to walk away—and when to report a user
Volume 63 distills the core red flags, communication patterns, and safety procedures that keep professionals from losing money, inventory, or personal information. With these safeguards in place, you can navigate every marketplace with confidence.
Digital Download — $49 • PDF • 8 Pages • Instant Access
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