Current coverage · updated 7 September 2026
A privacy-safe overview of behaviours and inconsistencies—not a directory of people, phone numbers or email addresses.
Recognised pattern
A supposed buyer moves the conversation away from the marketplace and sends a link asking for card or banking details.
Recognised pattern
The website looks professional, but its operator, contact details and terms are missing or inconsistent.
Recognised pattern
An SMS or email imitates a known organisation but links to a different domain and asks for payment or sign-in.
Recognised pattern
The caller creates fear about an account and demands a transfer, app installation or approval of a banking operation.
Recognised pattern
A message appears to come from someone you know but changes the account, writing style or urgency.
These are patterns currently covered by VerifyBeforeBuy, not incident statistics or proof that a particular person committed fraud. A result must always show the evidence and source limits for the specific check.