Over 90% of secondhand-trade scams come down to three patterns: demanding prepayment, dodging escrow pay, and fake shipping slips. Here are three lines of defense that work on Danggeun, Bunjang, and Joonggonara alike.
Three lines of defense
- Use escrow only: platform safe-pay like Danggeun Pay, Bunjang Pay (1 to 3% fee)
- Three rules for in-person deals: public place, daytime, inspect on the spot
- Verify account and number: check scam history before transferring
Key red flag
'Let's just bank-transfer to save the fee' is the most common scam signal. If they refuse escrow, end the deal. Escrow holds the money until the buyer confirms receipt, so disputes and refunds are possible if something goes wrong.
Checklist guide to escrow, in-person deals, and account verification