TalkScams Team · Source-backed educational guide · Not a community report
Marketplace seller pushes payment outside the platform
A seller may ask buyers to move from the marketplace's checkout to direct transfers, claiming they will avoid service charges. This can leave buyers without the platform's normal dispute tools.
Source: U.S. Federal Trade Commission · Original advisory date: 2025-11-25
This summary is not a firsthand report or an endorsement or partnership by the source.
Warning signs to recognize
- A seller insists on moving payment to a private wallet or transfer app.
- The seller's identity and payment protections cannot be verified
How to check or protect yourself
- Keep payment within the marketplace's protected transaction process.
- Retain receipts and report suspicious merchants to the marketplace or FTC