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  1. Mercari is an online marketplace that makes selling unwanted items simple for anyone, with the potential of becoming an easy source of bargain hunting or being used by scammers to take advantage of unsuspecting buyers. But you don't need to fall victim - there are ways you can protect yourself against becoming victimized on this platform!
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  3. Used goods can save both money and the environment, but there are certain things you should keep in mind before making your purchase on Mercari. Many sellers use stock photos as representation of their product, which may not match up to what you receive in person. Also be wary of sellers with no ratings or history since these could potentially contain counterfeit or subpar goods that won't perform as advertised.
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  5. As part of your safety strategy when paying with the Mercari app, avoid paying outside with PayPal or Venmo using PayPal or Venmo; rather use bank account or credit card payments inside. This will reduce dishonest sellers from accessing your payment information without permission, while Mercari holds payments until buyers confirm their orders, thus decreasing fraud risk while giving you time to file disputes if something arrives damaged or incorrectly.
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  7. Mercari offers convenient, flexible shopping solutions with buyer/seller protection features that provide a safe alternative to eBay and other direct peer-to-peer platforms like Craigslist or even other direct peer-to-peer platforms such as Sharekhan. Nevertheless, even though they're listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange they cannot shield against scammers.
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  9. Scams on Mercari include counterfeit items and counterfeit products. One Reddit user reported receiving a counterfeit Dior makeup palette after purchasing from one of the sellers on Mercari; upon comparison with its real counterpart they realized it was inferior and that they had been duped by fraudsters on the platform.
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  12. Other types of Mercari scams involve taking advantage of the site's return process. For instance, buyers might claim their product is defective to request a refund but will never send back their product as promised; leaving the seller out of both their item and money from selling it.
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  14. Mercari GPS Locator Trackers are intended to offer users peace of mind in times of duress or Panic attacks. Lone worker alarm Simply pressing a button activates it, alerting pre-programmed emergency contacts (including 111, if desired) via SMS and voice call. Wi-Fi, cellular and Bluetooth technologies help improve location accuracy - however please be aware that they won't operate if GPS signals become blocked or obscured.
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  16. Mercari Gps Locator Tracking works by sending emergency SMS notifications to up to 10 emergency contact people of their choosing in case of an alarm, making it portable for use both at home and away from home. Waterproof, the device may even withstand long submersion times; however, users should remove its battery if submerged for extended periods.
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  18. Homepage: https://www.loneworkeralarms.co.nz/lone-worker-alarm/