Tips:
1. Try to avoid sending money to a young account. It's always good to check Profile History of Acct. Feedback is always a plus, Length of transactions, sometimes it's always good, if you've been a victim of fraud, and you've already paid and sent money through a bank acct listed on the sellers advertisement, try going to that specific bank and file a complaint and that specific acct. will be red flagged so anyone trying to make a payment will be notified this particular customer has been conducting fraud.
2. Meet Ups - always meet your seller at a in-closed area where it's busy. Carrying alot of money can deter the person trying to hold up you, confiscate, or fraudulently sell you a item. Though it's new sealed, it's always good to open it and always inspect the merchandise. If the seller dis-agree's, more likely either one, it's filled with book instead of a laptop for example.
3. Take Pictures- it's always good to take a picture with the seller if your going to post a feedback. It helps represent the sellers feedback. If the person refuses, you may be experiencing a fraudster in progress or diligently experiencing a fraud transaction.
4. If you are certain and can trust the seller based on the 5 rules of being defrauded Always use a respectable money transfer. Always do your research and read the disclaimers. There are so many money transfers out there Jrs Xpress, LBC , Western Union, etc; and see if they have some type of recoverable rights incentive. I recommend to prevent sending money and use the COD if it's available. ( Cash On Delivery) so at least you can see the product.
5. Remember * Doesn't hurt to do a little research before encountering a transaction through shipping and electronic funds transferring.
Keoni