Check if a Seller Is Safe Before You Buy

Paste a link or upload a screenshot. We'll do the rest. You'll get a clear answer in your email — no tech skills needed.

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Submit a Seller for Verification

Fill in what you have. We'll do the checking.

Copy the web address from your browser and paste it here. It might look like: facebook.com/marketplace/item/12345

Don't have a link? You can upload a screenshot below instead.

If you have a photo or screenshot of the listing, attach it here. This helps us verify faster.

A round number is fine (e.g. $150). This helps us prioritize higher-risk verifications.

Tell us what felt suspicious, what the seller said, or any details you think might help. Plain language is perfect.

Never share your passwords, bank account numbers, or Social Security number here.

We'll send your verification result to this address. We will never share it.

Your information is encrypted and private. We will never sell your data or share it with advertisers.

What Your Result Means

We'll email you one of three results. Here's exactly what each one means — and what to do next.

SAFE

We found no signs of fraud. This appears to be a legitimate seller. You can feel confident moving forward — though we always recommend paying by credit card for extra protection.

What to do: Proceed with confidence. Pay by credit card when possible.
CAUTION

We found something concerning, but couldn't confirm it's definitely a scam. We'll tell you exactly what raised the flag. The decision is yours — but we recommend extra care.

What to do: Read our explanation carefully. Use a credit card only. Consider asking the seller for additional proof of identity.
AVOID

We found strong evidence this is not a legitimate seller. Please do not send any money or personal information to this seller. We'll explain exactly what we found.

What to do: Do not purchase. Report the seller to the platform where you found them. If you've already sent money, contact your bank immediately.

Important: Verification results are our best assessment based on available information — not a guarantee. We always recommend using a credit card or PayPal Goods & Services for purchase protection, even on sellers we've marked Safe. No verification service can catch 100% of scams.

Quick Questions

Is this really free?
Yes — your first verification every month is completely free. No credit card. No automatic sign-up. If you want to check more sellers, our Guardian plan gives you unlimited verifications for $9.99/month.
What if I don't have a link — only a screenshot?
That's fine. Upload your screenshot in the form above using the file upload area. A screenshot gives us a lot to work with. Include as much detail as possible in your notes.
How long does it take to get my result?
Most results come back within 4 hours. Borderline cases that need a deeper human review can take up to 24 hours. Guardian plan members get priority results — usually within 1 hour. We'll email you if your case is taking longer.
I already sent money. What should I do?
Act quickly. Call your bank or credit card company immediately and report the transaction as fraud. Then file a report at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Also report the seller to the platform where you found them. We have a free guide on exactly what to do — email us at support@secureverifyonline.com and we'll send it.
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