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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?
What is a key characteristic of D1 scammers?
What is a key characteristic of D1 scammers?
D2 scammers usually request deposits via online payment platforms.
D2 scammers usually request deposits via online payment platforms.
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Match the type of scammer with the correct description:
Match the type of scammer with the correct description:
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What can happen if you make a payment to a D2 scammer?
What can happen if you make a payment to a D2 scammer?
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What is the primary reason most sellers on OfferUp prefer local selling?
What is the primary reason most sellers on OfferUp prefer local selling?
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All sellers who ask for payment outside the app are considered scammers.
All sellers who ask for payment outside the app are considered scammers.
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Match the barriers to their purpose in identifying scam listings:
Match the barriers to their purpose in identifying scam listings:
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Why is it advised to avoid prolonged conversations with problematic sellers?
Why is it advised to avoid prolonged conversations with problematic sellers?
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What is a major reason for discarding listings from resellers?
What is a major reason for discarding listings from resellers?
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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?
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Professional seller descriptions are very detailed, often including their store hours and __________.
Professional seller descriptions are very detailed, often including their store hours and __________.
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Which type of seller is more likely to have a detailed description?
Which type of seller is more likely to have a detailed description?
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Items with odd pricing are not considered red flags.
Items with odd pricing are not considered red flags.
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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?
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What is the main reason ordinary sellers avoid odd/unusual pricing?
What is the main reason ordinary sellers avoid odd/unusual pricing?
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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.
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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.
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On which pages does most discarding of listings occur?
On which pages does most discarding of listings occur?
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What can help in identifying whether a listing is a scam?
What can help in identifying whether a listing is a scam?
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