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🛡️ Wish Scam Checker

Buying or selling on a marketplace? Wish Scam Checker reads the listing and the buyer / seller messages and tells you whether the deal looks safe or follows a known scam script. Paste the listing URL or upload a screenshot into ScamGuard — you'll get a clear verdict, a plain-language reason, and the next step. Works on phone, desktop and WhatsApp.

What ScamGuard checks for

  • Buyer / seller message scoring
  • Account-age signals
  • Off-platform payment red flags
  • Overpayment scam flags
  • Photo reuse detection

⚠️ Red flags and warning signs

  • Screenshot-only proof of activity
  • Vague company or platform details
  • Requests for verification codes or OTPs
  • Refusal of video calls or in-person meetings
  • Lookalike domains or slightly-off sender
  • Threats of legal action or account closure

Real scam examples

Fake courier label

Seller asks for your address to 'send a label', then claims to have sent the item with a fake tracking number.

Off-platform pivot

Buyer asks to continue on WhatsApp and pay via direct transfer. Loses all marketplace buyer-protection coverage.

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Frequently asked questions

How does Wish Scam Checker help?

It scores the listing and the buyer/seller messages against the patterns that lead to real losses on marketplaces — off-platform pivots, fake labels, overpayment refunds and more.

Should I take chat off the marketplace?

Not until you've checked. Leaving the platform usually voids any buyer-protection coverage and is the #1 sign of a planned scam.

Is it free?

Yes — free anonymous checks.

Does it work for any platform?

Yes. Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Gumtree, Craigslist, OfferUp, Etsy, Depop and many more.

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