How to check an online marketplace listing before you pay
A marketplace is a crowd of sellers under one roof. We walk through the FTC's advice on checking the site, the seller, the photos, the terms and the way you pay.
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Safer shopping
How to avoid common shopping scams and pressure tactics
Some offers are designed to hurry you past ordinary checks. We outline warning signs from the FTC, the CMA and Which?, and a slower routine you can use when a deal feels off.