Scams

Beware of survey scams they can contain malware or may ask for your credit card details. Don't take part, delete it!

No one from overseas is trying to buy your car, it's a scam. Don't be fooled by a fake PayPal payment.

Keep your Trade Me password secret, keep it safe.

What Trade Me means when it asks you for a verification code

Keep yourself safe from credit card fraud by following these safety tips.

Puppy scammers prey on your emotions and push you to buy. Don't hand over your cash and report dodgy dealings

Legitimate businesses you deal with know who you are, they won't ask you for your details in an email.

When banks catch up with these flatmate scammers it's you who is out of pocket.

Trade Me members who have usernames similar to their email addresses should consider themselves warned