AI safety guide

Online Marketplace AI Scams

How scammers use AI-written messages on buying and selling platforms.

Edited by Omer Aktas

Listen to this page Reads only the article text, not the menu, footer, or right rail.

Ready to read this guide aloud.

Safety habit: Slow down, verify through a separate channel, and never let urgency make the decision for you.

Short answer

AI can help scammers write polite, believable messages when buying or selling online.

Why this matters

Marketplace scams often involve fake payment confirmations, delivery stories, overpayment, or pressure to move off the platform.

Step-by-step

Stay inside the platform, check payment inside your own account, and avoid strange links or courier payment requests.

Try this prompt

Review this marketplace message for scam signs. Tell me what to verify before shipping, paying, or clicking anything: [paste message].

Common beginner mistake

Do not trust screenshots of payments. Check your own account directly.

Safety note

Do not share codes, bank login details, or card information with buyers or sellers.

What to do next

Use the platform’s safety tools and report suspicious accounts.