1. Mercari is a legitimate marketplace, but like any online consumer-to-consumer sales platform it attracts scammers who use various tactics such as phishing, bait-and-switch schemes and identity theft to gain their advantage.
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3. Mercari Technologies' "One Button SOS Pro Version" is an exceptional standalone lone worker device, combining GPS tracking/locating technology and emergency SOS button functionality in one lightweight package. Lone worker alarm This device allows workers who are alone or operating in high-risk environments to quickly contact nominated contacts via SMS and 911 through its SMS alert feature, quickly alert their nominated contacts as well as 911 when critical situations arise. Additional features such as fall detection, no movement alert (man down) and geofencing reduce response times in critical situations.
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5. Fraudsters masquerading as Mercari customer service representatives have become adept at perpetrating an elaborate scheme to exploit users and obtain their personal data or hijack their accounts. When messaged buyers on the platform they often claim there is an issue with their account that needs fixing immediately or else risk having it deleted altogether; or request sensitive data such as username/password combinations or bank account numbers which is an indicator something may be amiss.
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8. Scammers gain entry to Mercari accounts by using malware to alter its software, leading them to create fraudulent listings which appear from trusted sellers but contain links leading to dangerous sites that collect user data or redirect users elsewhere.
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10. Buyers on Mercari can protect themselves when purchasing items from untrustworthy sellers by following some simple tips. It is wise to review a seller's profile and feedback before finalizing their transaction; also watch out for sellers unable to provide clear images of their item for viewing; never agreeing to pay with third-party apps like CashApp or Zelle as this puts buyers at risk of counterfeit claim scams.
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12. One form of Mercari scam involves fraudulent sellers sending items to an incorrect address under the pretext that their shipment became lost during transit. Buyers can protect themselves by inspecting packaging carefully and asking for more photos, if needed; additionally they should use tracked shipping options whenever possible.
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14. Mercari provides buyer protections to help safeguard against fraudulent sellers withdrawing sales balance and disappearing without returning items sold; however, for these measures to work successfully within three days the user must realize the item is not authentic and submit detailed photos before rating it.
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16. Mercari users can enhance their security by scanning for data broker sites. Blackline Safety This can help prevent being directed to malicious sites that steal financial and identity data from them, click suspicious links or share their login details with anyone.
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18. Website: https://loneworkerdevices.com/lone-worker-safety-devices/