Protect Yourself against Scams

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  • "There's a sucker born every minute", according to a quote attributed to P. T. Barnum of Barnum & Bailey Circus. Don't you be one! Be cautious. Read our "Protect Yourself against Scams" Tips.



  • When buying or selling, you should meet in person to see the item and exchange money. For personal ease and safety, always ensure you take someone with you. If you're answering a home service ad, ask the poster to produce identity and proof of qualification before inviting them into your home.

  • Never send your item before receiving the money

  • Never send or wire money to sellers or buyers. This includes never mailing a cheque to pay for purchasing items.
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  • Found-4U doesn’t offer any sort of buyer protection or payment programs. Any emails you receive that talk about such systems are scams, even if they have the Found-4U logo.


  • When buying airline tickets we suggest you take the seller's name and ticket number. Check that the ticket exists and take responsibility yourself for changing the names.

  • When buying tickets for events please be aware that some tickets may have terms printed on them that limit the ability of the original buyer to sell them to someone else.

  • Never provide your personal or banking information (e.g. credit card number) to others over the Internet.

  • Make yourself aware of common scams and fraud. Do not believe the promise of large sums of money for your help in any task.

  • In case of fraud or illegal activity, we recommend that you report it to the police.

  • Use common sense. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

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