Scammers rely on urgency and pressure. If a seller insists you pay instantly, outside of any protected system, that is the first red flag.
Other warning signs include deals that seem too good to be true, sellers who refuse to put terms in writing, brand-new accounts with no history or reviews, and requests to move the conversation to private channels.
The safest habit is simple: keep the payment in escrow and the terms in a signed contract. On DealPilot, both are built in — so even if a seller turns out to be dishonest, your money is never at risk.
