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Recognising common scams

Learn the warning signs of fraud so you can avoid it before it costs you.

5 min readUpdated 1 April 20264 sections

1Too good to be true

Listings priced dramatically below market value are often bait for fraud. Scammers use attractive prices to rush buyers into bypassing normal precautions. Always verify the listing, seller, and price against similar items before proceeding.

2Off-platform payment requests

Any seller asking for bank transfer, cryptocurrency, gift cards, Western Union, or other off-platform payment is almost certainly attempting fraud. Legitimate TRUZH transactions happen only through the TRUZH payment system. Report these requests immediately.

3Urgency and pressure

Scammers create false urgency — claims that another buyer is interested, that the item must ship today, or that you must act immediately to secure a deal. Legitimate transactions do not require panic. Take your time and verify everything.

4Phishing messages

Be suspicious of messages claiming to be from TRUZH asking you to click links, verify your account, or provide login details. Always log into TRUZH directly from the official website rather than clicking email links. Report phishing attempts to trust-safety@truzh.com.

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