In order to prevent scam, we have implemented some features to help you make a better decision and judgement on who you are dealing with.
1. Please do your research on buyer/seller based on their:
a) itrader rating
b) Reputation
c) Quality of posts on forum
d) Number of posts on forum
e) Length of time on forum
f) other members they they know on the forum (reputation of other members related to him/her)
2. Research relevant market for proposed service/good
a) Compare pricing with other relevant ads or sites
b) Check out reviews from relevant ads or sites on the particular service/good offered
c) If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
3. Beware of vagueness and incredible claims
a) Ensure that you know exactly what you are getting based on the description of the service/good.
b) Confirm anything you are unsure of with the other party before making payment.
4. Payment.
a) Try to use credit card for your purchase.
b) Be extra careful on who you are dealing with when using payment processor which doesn't allow you to reverse the transaction should you be scammed
c) Agree exact terms of payment before completing sale/service/contract.
5. Use common sense. Don't be lazy.
Hope this helps!
Happy trading!