| Feedback | Vendor pays users to purchase items, never delivers them, but users leave positive feedback to make it look like legitimate sales. | Multiple feedback entries with similar phrasing/spelling. | Check forums/review threads for reports about the vendor. |
| Feedback | Vendor uses an alt/puppet account to leave positive feedback on their own listings. | Feedback entries that read like the vendor’s profile writing style. | Check forums/review threads for reports about the vendor. |
| Feedback | Vendor blackmails buyers into leaving positive feedback. | Short/hostile/confusing reviews; reports on forums. | Check forums/review threads for reports about the vendor. |
| Escrow | Sends an empty box so tracking still shows “delivered” (photo evidence may not help). | Feedback indicating “delivered but empty”, consistent vendor complaints. | Verify the vendor’s reputation before ordering; prefer vendors with long, consistent history. |
| Escrow | Sends nothing; profits (50–100%). | “Nothing received” feedback; false/non-responsive tracking numbers. | Verify the vendor’s reputation; request tracking when appropriate. |
| Finalize early | Sends nothing; profits (100%). | “Nothing received” feedback; false/non-responsive tracking numbers. | Avoid FE unless you fully trust the vendor; verify reputation first. |
| Feedback | Sends a fake love letter instead of the product. | “Love letter” doesn’t match known official examples. | Compare with known real examples; contact support about the alleged letter. |