How to Avoid Scams

99% of all transactions on DoneDeal.ie are genuine and leave both the buyer and the seller happy with the outcome. But as always when there is money involved there always a few chancers who will try various frauds. Unfortunately DoneDeal.ie is no exception. By informing our users about various known scams they can easily be avoided.

Please note that these scams are not unique to DoneDeal.ie, but happen in all forums for classified ads.

How to Avoid the Scams

It is easy to avoid the scams by using common sense. By avoiding the following you stay clear of the most common scams:

Golden Rule: Deal with people locally, who you can meet in person

This simple rule helps you avoid 99% of all the scams.

There is no 'guaranteed' sale

Never trust anyone offering a 'guaranteed' sale.

Never use Western Union or MoneyGram

It is never safe to use Western Union®, MoneyGram® or other similar money transfer companies to pay for goods, regardless of what the other person says.

Never buy or sell to a foreign country

Buying or selling to a foreign country involves a shipping company or foreign money transfer, and is a common approach used by scammers.

 If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is

Common sense is the best way to avoid scams. If an offer sounds too good, then it is probably not a genuine offer.