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Paying strangers online, safely
Plain-English guides for private-party sales — what to watch for, which payment methods actually protect you, and how to pay so your money is safe until you get what you paid for.
Facebook Marketplace scams: how to spot and avoid them
The handful of patterns behind nearly every Marketplace scam — and the one change to how you pay that stops most of them.
How protected payments keep your money safe
The full picture: funding, inspection, approval, release, and disagreements.
Equipment payment scams: how they work
Fake escrow, wire-before-pickup, and deposit ladders — common in tractor, trailer, and ATV deals.
Category guides (tractors, trailers, ATVs…)
Inspection checklists and handoff norms for high-value equipment — optional deep dives.
Is Venmo safe for Facebook Marketplace?
Why paying a stranger by Venmo is closer to mailing cash than most people realize.
Is Zelle safe for Facebook Marketplace?
Instant, final, and rarely refundable — here’s the catch before you pay.
Is PayPal safe for Facebook Marketplace?
Goods and Services vs Friends and Family — and the gaps in both.
Is Facebook Marketplace safe?
What Marketplace’s own buyer protection covers, and where it stops.
How to safely buy a used car from a stranger
The highest-stakes deal most people ever do with someone they’ve never met.
Ready when you are
Found something you want to buy? Start a protected deal — inspect before you pay, and walk away for $0 if it doesn't work out.