Whenever possible, meet the buyer or the seller in person, in a public and busy place. Check the item before paying, and only pay once you have it in your hands.

Never pay a deposit or the full amount before you have seen the item. Walk away from requests to pay by money order, prepaid card or transfer abroad: those are the methods fraudsters prefer.

Ask precise questions, request extra photographs and compare the price with the going rate. An unusually low offer often hides a scam. Look at the profile of the person you are dealing with.

Never share your login details, passwords or bank details. Cocodum will never ask you for your password by email or by message. Prefer the site's own messaging to exchange.

Suspicious behaviour or a fraudulent ad? Use the reporting button on every ad and every event. Our team reviews every report.