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For the Pick-up sector, What is considered a major red flag when evaluating a seller's profile?
For the Pick-up sector, What is considered a major red flag when evaluating a seller's profile?
- The seller has positive feedback from previous buyers
- None of the above. (correct)
- The seller has multiple verification badges
- The account was created recently without any verifications
What is a key characteristic of D1 scammers?
What is a key characteristic of D1 scammers?
- They have a single red flag in their listings.
- Their listings exhibit multiple red flags. (correct)
- They ask for payments through secure apps.
- They typically operate only in local transactions.
D2 scammers usually request deposits via online payment platforms.
D2 scammers usually request deposits via online payment platforms.
True (A)
Match the type of scammer with the correct description:
Match the type of scammer with the correct description:
What can happen if you make a payment to a D2 scammer?
What can happen if you make a payment to a D2 scammer?
What is the primary reason most sellers on OfferUp prefer local selling?
What is the primary reason most sellers on OfferUp prefer local selling?
All sellers who ask for payment outside the app are considered scammers.
All sellers who ask for payment outside the app are considered scammers.
Match the barriers to their purpose in identifying scam listings:
Match the barriers to their purpose in identifying scam listings:
Why is it advised to avoid prolonged conversations with problematic sellers?
Why is it advised to avoid prolonged conversations with problematic sellers?
What is a major reason for discarding listings from resellers?
What is a major reason for discarding listings from resellers?
What type of background is the biggest red flag indicating a professional seller?
What type of background is the biggest red flag indicating a professional seller?
Professional seller descriptions are very detailed, often including their store hours and __________.
Professional seller descriptions are very detailed, often including their store hours and __________.
Which type of seller is more likely to have a detailed description?
Which type of seller is more likely to have a detailed description?
Items with odd pricing are not considered red flags.
Items with odd pricing are not considered red flags.
What does the presence of a glass cabinet with multiple electronic devices in images usually indicate?
What does the presence of a glass cabinet with multiple electronic devices in images usually indicate?
What is the main reason ordinary sellers avoid odd/unusual pricing?
What is the main reason ordinary sellers avoid odd/unusual pricing?
Discarding listings from the homepage may save time, but it risks discarding ______ listings.
Discarding listings from the homepage may save time, but it risks discarding ______ listings.
A single major red flag is enough to discard a listing as a scam.
A single major red flag is enough to discard a listing as a scam.
On which pages does most discarding of listings occur?
On which pages does most discarding of listings occur?
What can help in identifying whether a listing is a scam?
What can help in identifying whether a listing is a scam?
