{"id":2752,"date":"2026-02-14T13:13:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T13:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=2752"},"modified":"2026-02-14T13:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T13:13:14","slug":"handling-suspicious-inquiries-or-offers-that-seem-off","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/knowledgebase\/handling-suspicious-inquiries-or-offers-that-seem-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Handling Suspicious Inquiries or Offers That Seem Off"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Handling Suspicious Inquiries or Offers That Seem Off<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every message or offer on the platform is legitimate. Learning to identify and respond appropriately to suspicious inquiries helps protect your personal information, money, and items from potential scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Recognize Red Flags<\/strong><br>Suspicious offers often include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extremely low prices for high-value items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requests for urgent action or immediate payment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers that seem too good to be true.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vague or inconsistent information about the buyer or item.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requests to move communication off the platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Do Not Share Sensitive Information<\/strong><br>Avoid providing passwords, bank details, or copies of personal identification. Scammers may attempt to extract sensitive information under the guise of verification or special requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Keep Communication on the Platform<\/strong><br>Always respond through the platform\u2019s messaging system. This ensures a traceable record of all interactions and allows the platform to assist if issues arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Verify Payments and Buyer Identity<\/strong><br>Before proceeding with any transaction, confirm that payments are fully cleared and that the buyer\u2019s identity appears legitimate. Be cautious of advanced payment methods or overpayment situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Trust Your Instincts<\/strong><br>If an inquiry feels off or raises suspicion, pause and evaluate the situation. Scammers often rely on creating pressure or urgency to bypass careful thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Decline or Ignore Suspicious Offers<\/strong><br>It is safer to ignore or decline offers that exhibit multiple warning signs. Protecting yourself from potential scams outweighs the risk of missing a questionable deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. Report Suspicious Behavior<\/strong><br>Use the platform\u2019s reporting tools to flag suspicious messages or listings. Reporting helps maintain a safer environment for all users and allows the platform to investigate potentially fraudulent activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By recognizing warning signs and responding cautiously, you can navigate the platform safely and reduce the risk of falling victim to scams.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[107],"manual_kb_tag":[],"class_list":["post-2752","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-scam-prevention-seller-edition"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2752","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2752\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2753,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2752\/revisions\/2753"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=2752"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=2752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}