ScamGuard

🛒 Marketplace Scam Checker

Buying or selling online? ScamGuard's marketplace scam checker analyzes listings, seller chats and proof of payment screenshots across Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, OLX and more.

Screenshot Intelligence
Vision AI · OCR · entity graph

What ScamGuard checks for

  • Fake listing & stolen-photo detection
  • Seller / buyer profile checks
  • Fake proof-of-payment detection
  • Courier-collection scam patterns
  • Overpayment & refund scam flags
  • Free verdict in seconds

⚠️ Red flags and warning signs

  • Price 50%+ below market
  • Seller refuses to do video / in-person view
  • Buyer overpays and asks for the difference back
  • Buyer insists on their own courier
  • POP sent outside banking hours
  • Profile created in the last 30 days

Real scam examples

Stolen-photo dropshipper

Listing has perfect studio photos. Reverse-image search shows them on AliExpress. Seller wants EFT only, no collection.

Fake POP scam

Buyer sends a 'proof of payment' screenshot at midnight. You hand over the iPhone. Money never reflects.

Courier collection scam

Buyer insists on their courier collecting. Courier is a friend who collects the goods, and the POP turns out fake.

How to protect yourself

  • Wait for funds to CLEAR, not just for a POP
  • Meet in person at a safe public place when possible
  • Reverse-image search listing photos
  • Run the chat & POP through ScamGuard before handover
  • Never use a courier the other party arranged

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Frequently asked questions

What is a marketplace scam?

Fraud on buy-sell platforms — fake listings, stolen-photo dropshipping, fake proof of payment, courier-collection scams and overpayment refund scams.

How do I know if a seller is legit?

Check listing age, seller profile age, reverse-image the photos, demand video proof of the item, and run the conversation through ScamGuard before paying.

How do I know if a buyer is legit?

Never release goods on a POP screenshot alone — wait for funds to clear in your account. Avoid couriers the buyer arranged themselves.

Is it free?

Yes — 3 free checks, no signup.

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