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#Offerup verification

They might ask for a certified check, electronic gift card, or a wire payment through a service like Western Union or MoneyGram to complete the transaction. The seller asks to be paid outside the OfferUp app.Avoid people who request invoices, and offers that appear too good to be true. Use cash for in-person transactions and the OfferUp app for shipping transactions. The person or the post tells you about an "investment opportunity" or an "easy way to make money" by sending money – avoid these types of interactions.Never click on these links or try to log in. Someone sends you a link to a website that looks like an OfferUp website and asks you to log in with your email and password.The other person sends you a link that requires you to log in - never click on these links.

#Offerup verification

OfferUp does not ask for verification codes to verify posts.

Someone asks you for a verification code to verify your post.

Politely decline and encourage the other person to continue messaging in the app. Giving out personal information is how many common scams begin. When you use OfferUp’s messaging system, you never need to give out your email address or phone number to communicate with another person. We provide messaging for a reason – it’s safe and secure. Avoid contacting someone outside the app’s messaging system.

Someone asks you to message them outside of the app (for example by asking for your phone number or for your email address).

Protect yourself by looking out for these behaviors: Avoid messaging outside of the app, weblinks, and verification codes. If your account is compromised, please contact us immediately. If someone tries to scam you, please report them to us. You can help us protect you by staying vigilant and identifying some of the common scams outlined below. Your safety and security are important to us at OfferUp.