Too many of us have been here before – we find the perfect item at the perfect price and think we have walked away with a great deal, only to find out that the deal was too good to be true. Whether you are buying or selling, scammers pose a real threat. However, there are a few simple steps we can all take to stop scammers and stay safe.
1. Meet up is highly recommended.
As to now, for local second-hand sales and buy, we don't provide online shipping label and secured transaction for your shopping experience, and we highly recommend you to go via safe location and safe method. Please find the link for the introduction about how to sell and buy safely http://blog.5miles.com/5miles-introduces-s-e-l-safe-exchange-area-locator/
2. Never commit to buying an item before you see it in person
Before you commit to purchasing an item, make sure you carefully look it over in person. This will ensure you do not end up with an item that is broken or defective, or that does not accurately reflect the description. Research the market value of the item in advance so you can be prepared for possible negotiations.
3. Limit the amount of personal information disclosed
Never include any personal information in your product listing. When negotiating a purchase, never provide more information than necessary – your first name and phone number are usually more than enough. You can also use Google Voice to create a free, disposable phone number for additional protection.
4. Always meet in a public place
When buying or selling, always meet in a public place such as a coffee shop or the parking lot of a supermarket. If it’s necessary to invite the buyer into your home to see larger items such as furniture, move the item to the garage or front lawn if possible and ensure you are not home alone. Likewise, if you are a buyer, always bring someone with you if it’s necessary to go into the seller’s home.
Unlike most marketplaces, 5miles has an “Awesome Experience Team,” a customer service team that works hard around the clock to review every item posted on 5miles, making sure they meet high standards so you can buy without worry.
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Someone wants to come see my stuff. Without a specific item mentioned. How do I politely refuse ?
Hi what if it's a counterfeit and need to be returned, how do I get my refund back?
Hi what if it's a counterfeit and need to be returned, how do I get my refund back?
Knowing the site still haven't payed out
Knowing the site still haven't payed out
how can i get my personal information off 5miles dash app?
Please someone from 5-mile contact me ASAP this is no joke you have a live scammer in your app, they just tried to get me for $2,850 this is real contact me right away police are involved in another state as well 813-850-6121tom carson , tomcarson3131@yahoo.com , this is not a farce or a joking matter it is real police are involved in other states contact me ASAP you need to get this guy off your site before he really does harm to someone he has threatened to kill people in other states
Please someone from 5-mile contact me ASAP this is no joke you have a live scammer in your app, they just tried to get me for $2,850 this is real contact me right away police are involved in another state as well 813-850-6121tom carson , tomcarson3131@yahoo.com , this is not a farce or a joking matter it is real police are involved in other states contact me ASAP you need to get this guy off your site before he really does harm to someone he has threatened to kill people in other states
Please someone from 5-mile contact me ASAP this is not a farce or a scam, you have an ongoing life scammer in your application and ripping people off he almost got me 10 minutes ago, police are involved with this guy from other states please contact me it is legitimate 813-850-6121, tomcarson3131@yahoo.com
Rental peppers are being posed for rent instead they are scammers allowing people to be deceived. 5mile will no longer be app in existence if this keeps up
Rental properties
Scammer on rental homes section
Stole money from me and never delivered item how do I get my money back
I need to follow up on my purchase or I would like to cancel my order no shipping info has been provided
This lady Thousand Oaks is a scammer and deceptor. She told me toy was all working and it isn't. She brought it all wrapped up tight and when undid wrapping some worked, but didn't try all, which I should have.i trusted her and she lied and knew she was lying. I didn't know all the functions of the toy. Don't buy from her. She is deceptive. Wouldn't take back toy and was hateful!
Oops, her name Thousand Offers.
Some one jus drop a fake washer and dryer at my place and took off before I could even test the devices, won't respond to my calls or messages. What can the customer service do about that?
Customer is asking me to send more pics on Snapchat. I already posted 8. I don't know why she needs more. Is this something to worry about?
How can return u product.fake.
You 5-mile app . Your the scam. Karma for you & your family 😡😡😡😡
Jone Cruz What happened? Please explain.
Shelia withers is a scammer wants to send code like rest of the scammers
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